JEFFERY HALL

H.R. 4157 / S. 2221: The Preserving America's Family Farm Act. Both bills explicitly prevent the Secretary of Labor from finalizing or enforcing the proposed Department of Labor Child Labor Regulations. The bill helps to continue raising awareness in the House and Senate of the importance of the issue.

H.R. 4665 clean water guidance legislation mark-up scheduled this bill is to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States. The guidance drastically changes the EPA's CWA programs and expands the agency's ability to regulate waters traditionally managed by the state. Farmers and ranchers will face significantly more federal regulatory and permitting burdens, compliance costs, delays, and constraints on use of land for economically productive activities.

S. 223 the Federal Aviation Administration Bill. Stabenow amendment to repeal new Form 1099 reporting requirements. H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011would permanently repeals estate taxes on date of enactment, ensures that stepped-up basis remains permanent and caps the lifetime gift exemption at $5 million.

S. 223 the Federal Aviation Administration Bill. Stabenow amendment to repeal new Form 1099 reporting requirements. H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011would permanently repeals estate taxes on date of enactment, ensures that stepped-up basis remains permanent and caps the lifetime gift exemption at $5 million.

H.R. 2164 Conference Call on E-Verify and Lungren Agricultural Worker Legislation. Impact: Rep. Lungren hopes to offer his draft legislation as an amendment to H.R. 2164.

H.R. 3265 DOT - hours of service legislation. The legislation seeks to clarify DOT interpretation of the hours of service provision. A conference call was held.

H.R. 4665 clean water guidance legislation mark-up scheduled this bill is to preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States. The guidance drastically changes the EPA's CWA programs and expands the agency's ability to regulate waters traditionally managed by the state. Farmers and ranchers will face significantly more federal regulatory and permitting burdens, compliance costs, delays, and constraints on use of land for economically productive activities.

H.R. 525 the Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act of 2011 would amend the Public Health Service Act by adding veterinary public health as one of the groups eligible for grants to train the public health workforce, and would make veterinarians studying public health eligible for loan repayment.

H.R. 525 the Veterinary Public Health Amendments Act of 2011 would amend the Public Health Service Act by adding veterinary public health as one of the groups eligible for grants to train the public health workforce, and would make veterinarians studying public health eligible for loan repayment.

Dear Colleague letter. Obtain signatures for a letter to the EPA . The letter expresses concerns about the adverse impacts that a more stringent coarse particulate matter (dust) standard would have on rural communities. H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 would eliminate the burdensome and overlapping permit requirements resulting from the National Cotton Council v. EPA (6th Cir. 2009) case. Would also amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and the Clean Water Act to clarify that CWA permits are not needed when a pesticide is applied in accordance with a FIFRA-approved label.

H.R. 872 the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011. The bipartisan bill would eliminate the burdensome and overlapping permit requirements resulting from the National Cotton Council v. EPA (6th Cir. 2009) case. H.R. 872 would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA) to clarify that CWA permits are not needed when a pesticide is applied in accordance with a FIFRA-approved label. S. 718 A bill to amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act to improve the use of certain registered pesticides.

H.R. 872 / S. 1619: The Currency Exchange Rate Oversite Reform Act, which is currently being considered by the Senate. H.R. 872 would eliminate the burdensome overlapping permit requirements resulting from the National Cotton Council v. EPA..

Legislation to stop EPA from issuing CWA permits for application of pesticides. Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 would preempt the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources, including farms and ranches based, on climate change considerations. H.R. 872 the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 would reduce the regulatory burdens imposed by the case National Cotton Council v. EPA (6th Cir. 2009). H.R. 872 would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA) to clarify that CWA permits are not needed when a pesticide is applied in accordance with a FIFRA-approved label. S. 493, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technical Transfer Reauthorization Act. (Supported Amendments): Amendment 183 would preempt the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; Amendment #161 to repeal the new IRS Form 1099 reporting requirements and to use health credit recapturing as the pay-for; Amendment #212 to repeal a new 3 percent withholding tax on government payments for goods and services and to pay-for the bill using unobligated funds; Amendment #175 to prohibit EPA from issuing, implementing, administering or enforcing rules concerning numeric nutrient standards for Florida waters. (Opposed Amendments): Amendment #236 which approves EPAs plan to regulate greenhouse gases. The EPA plan would inevitably raise fertilizer and energy costs. Farmers and ranchers have limited ability to pass these costs on to consumers; amendment #249 to eliminate the Volumetric Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) for ethanol unless it qualifies as an advanced biofuel (cellulosic ethanol and biomass-based diesel) and to reduce the tariff on imported ethanol by the amount of the tax credit available to domestic ethanol; and Amendment #220 to eliminate the tax incentives for ethanol; Amendment #215 would delay EPA action on greenhouse gases for two year; Amendment # 265 would provide a two-year delay in regulation of stationary sources; Amendment #277 is very similar to #265 but which retains requirements to report GHG emissions.

Dear Colleague letter. Obtain signatures for a letter to the EPA . The letter expresses concerns about the adverse impacts that a more stringent coarse particulate matter (dust) standard would have on rural communities. H.R. 872, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 would eliminate the burdensome and overlapping permit requirements resulting from the National Cotton Council v. EPA (6th Cir. 2009) case. Would also amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act and the Clean Water Act to clarify that CWA permits are not needed when a pesticide is applied in accordance with a FIFRA-approved label.

Legislation to stop EPA from issuing CWA permits for application of pesticides. Energy Tax Prevention Act of 2011 would preempt the EPA from regulating greenhouse gases from stationary sources, including farms and ranches based, on climate change considerations. H.R. 872 the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 would reduce the regulatory burdens imposed by the case National Cotton Council v. EPA (6th Cir. 2009). H.R. 872 would amend the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) and the Clean Water Act (CWA) to clarify that CWA permits are not needed when a pesticide is applied in accordance with a FIFRA-approved label. S. 493, the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technical Transfer Reauthorization Act. (Supported Amendments): Amendment 183 would preempt the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act; Amendment #161 to repeal the new IRS Form 1099 reporting requirements and to use health credit recapturing as the pay-for; Amendment #212 to repeal a new 3 percent withholding tax on government payments for goods and services and to pay-for the bill using unobligated funds; Amendment #175 to prohibit EPA from issuing, implementing, administering or enforcing rules concerning numeric nutrient standards for Florida waters. (Opposed Amendments): Amendment #236 which approves EPAs plan to regulate greenhouse gases. The EPA plan would inevitably raise fertilizer and energy costs. Farmers and ranchers have limited ability to pass these costs on to consumers; amendment #249 to eliminate the Volumetric Ethanol Tax Credit (VEETC) for ethanol unless it qualifies as an advanced biofuel (cellulosic ethanol and biomass-based diesel) and to reduce the tariff on imported ethanol by the amount of the tax credit available to domestic ethanol; and Amendment #220 to eliminate the tax incentives for ethanol; Amendment #215 would delay EPA action on greenhouse gases for two year; Amendment # 265 would provide a two-year delay in regulation of stationary sources; Amendment #277 is very similar to #265 but which retains requirements to report GHG emissions.

H.R. 3 Re-autherization - Met with House and Transportation Committee.

H.J. Res. 76./S.J. Res 26 Resolution that will prevent EPA regulation from moving forward by nullifying the finding that GHGs endanger public health and welfare.

H.R. 3905 Senate-passed healthcare bill. Retaining the Senate-passed seasonal worker provisions in the final version of the healthcare reform bill.

S. 1589 and companion bill H.R. 4070 would extend the biodiesel tax incentive for five years through 2014 and would change the biodiesel tax incentive from a blenders excise tax credit to a production excise tax credit.

H.R. 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act. This legislation will eliminate obstacles for American farmers interested in exporting to Cuba and will expand food consumption, providing a greater opportunity to export U.S. products to the market.

H.R. 4645, the Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act...Peterson/Moran Cuban Bill. It would: Clarify the definition of cash payment in advance and revert to the means of doing business with Cuba under terms in place prior to the redefinition by the Office of Foreign Asset Control in 2005. Eliminates the need to have Cuba go through a third-country bank to pay for U.S. product. Cuba would be allowed to directly wire payment to U.S. banks. Remove all travel restrictions to Cuba.

H.R. 5088 Remove "navigable" from Clean Water Act. Will make fundamental changes in the law that have the effect of broadening federal jurisdiction.

S. 1589 and companion bill H.R. 4070 would extend the biodiesel tax incentive for five years through 2014 and would change the biodiesel tax incentive from a blenders excise tax credit to a production excise tax credit.

S. 1816 The Chesapeake Clean Water and Ecosystem Restoration Act has national implications and significantly expands EPA regulatory authority over nonpoint point sources.

S. 510. A bill to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the safety of the food supply. Amendment and modification recommendations: Clarification of jurisdiction and the statutory authority between the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA); Authorizing indemnification for producers and facilities economically damaged by a wrongfully issued recall; and confidentiality protection.

S. 510 the FDA Food Safety Modernization Act. Two amendments to repeal Form 1099 information reporting requirements: Johanns (R-Neb.) amendment (S.A. 4702) repeals the new 1099 requirement and offsets the bill with unused stimulus funds, and Baucus (D-Mont.) amendment (S.A. 4713) repeals the new 1099 requirement but does not have an offset.

H.J. Res. 76./S.J. Res 26 Resolution that will prevent EPA regulation from moving forward by nullifying the finding that GHGs endanger public health and welfare.

S.J. Res. 26 would disapprove EPA's endangerment finding and consequent regulation of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act. It would impose significant economic costs on the U.S. economy including agriculture. House GHG resolution needed. Resolution of disapproval of the GHG endangerment finding issued by the EPA. It would nullify the endangerment finding and prevent EPA from regulating GHGs under the Clean Water Act.

H.R. 5297 The Small Business Jobs and Credit Act of 2010; Lincoln/Kyl estate tax amendment would send bill to the Finance Committee with a requirement to amend H.R. 5297.

H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 - carbon tax, definitions of biomass, future energy cost, and agriculture's role in carbon reduction. Oppose the bill. H.R. 2409; S. 1148 Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act. Support removing Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) requirements as a way to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

H.R. 2747 food safety bill. Concerns about safety standards, access to records, traceability of foods, reportable food registry, quarantine authority for foods, penalties.

H.R. 2749 Food Safety Enhancement Act. Deficiencies that need to be corrected: suspension of facility registration; authorizing FDA to mandate facility-specific product-safety standards; user fees; standards for raw commodities; FDA access to records, including on-farm; product-tracing; FDA recall, cease-distribution and quarantine authorities; and, Country-of-Origin Labeling.

H.R. 3200 America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009. Support exempting temporary and seasonal farm workers from insurance coverage mandates and to make sure that small farm and ranch employers who hire temporary or seasonal workers are eligible for tax incentives to help them cover health care costs. Rep. Randavoich letter: Health care legislation must take into account the unique needs of agricultural employers and employees. Health Care Reform: exemptions from employer-provided health coverage requirement for temporary or seasonal agricultural workers; Lincoln amendment to change the bill so that agricultural operations that hire seasonal workers will not be disqualified from tax credits to help small businesses pay for health insurance for their workers; would also clarify that seasonal workers will not count toward employee thresholds over which employers must pay for any tax credits claimed by an employee when purchasing health insurance.

H.R. 3905 the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 - raise the exemption to $5 million a person over 10 years and lowering the rate, enact permanent legisaltion.

H.R. 2454, the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 - carbon tax, definitions of biomass, future energy cost, and agriculture's role in carbon reduction. Oppose the bill. H.R. 2409; S. 1148 Renewable Fuel Standard Improvement Act. Support removing Indirect Land Use Change (ILUC) requirements as a way to measure greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

S. 1589 Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act. Extend the biodiesel tax incentive for five years.

S. 787 Clean Water Restoration Act (CWRA) - oppose replacing the term "navigable waters" with the term "waters of the United States" for determining what waters are protected by the Clean Water Act.

H.R. 1256/S. 982, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Does not provide adequate protection to tobacco farmers to ensure that they are not indirectly regulated through this legislation. Support the following amendments: Burr-Hagan amendment provides an alternative scheme for tobacco regulation and provides additional protection from on-farm FDA regulation of tobacco; (continued on next page) (continued H.R. 1256/S. 982, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act) Bunning amendment will provide additional protection to producers from on-farm regulation of tobacco production; Bunning amendment will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the impact of new rules and regulations on tobacco farmers.

H.R. 1256/S. 982, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. Does not provide adequate protection to tobacco farmers to ensure that they are not indirectly regulated through this legislation. Support the following amendments: Burr-Hagan amendment provides an alternative scheme for tobacco regulation and provides additional protection from on-farm FDA regulation of tobacco; (continued on next page) (continued H.R. 1256/S. 982, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act) Bunning amendment will provide additional protection to producers from on-farm regulation of tobacco production; Bunning amendment will require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to conduct a study on the impact of new rules and regulations on tobacco farmers.

H.R. 3962 the Affordable Healthcare for America Act. Several amendments: adding $1 billion in grants to states to monitor the report insurers' premium increases. Would require applicants to the high-risk pools designed to cover people with pre-existing conditions to prove they are citizens or legal residents; replace market reforms, allow insurance purchases across state line, create small business pools, create high risk pools and institute medical liability reforms. H.R. 3590 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Tax credits to help small business; individual and employer mandates; health care in rural America.

H.R. 3962 the Affordable Healthcare for America Act. Several amendments: adding $1 billion in grants to states to monitor the report insurers' premium increases. Would require applicants to the high-risk pools designed to cover people with pre-existing conditions to prove they are citizens or legal residents; replace market reforms, allow insurance purchases across state line, create small business pools, create high risk pools and institute medical liability reforms. H.R. 3590 the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Tax credits to help small business; individual and employer mandates; health care in rural America.

H.R. 3098. Restore and update farm vehicle exemptions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

H.R. 3098. Restore and update farm vehicle exemptions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

H.R. 3098. Restore and update farm vehicle exemptions to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations.

H.R. 4088. Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act.

H.R. 4088. Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act.

H.R. 4088. Amend the Immigration and Nationality Act.

H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008.

H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008.

H.R. 5351 Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008.

H.R. 6432, The Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and H.R. 6433, The Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA): amendment would codify reporting requirements for drug companies, but would not decrease access to antibiotics or increase the recordkeeping burden for producers. H.R. 6202, Farm Animal Anti-Cruelty Act - would regulate livestock and poultry production practices.

H.R. 6432, The Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and H.R. 6433, The Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA): amendment would codify reporting requirements for drug companies, but would not decrease access to antibiotics or increase the recordkeeping burden for producers. H.R. 6202, Farm Animal Anti-Cruelty Act - would regulate livestock and poultry production practices.

H.R. 6432, The Animal Drug User Fee Act (ADUFA) and H.R. 6433, The Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act (AGDUFA): amendment would codify reporting requirements for drug companies, but would not decrease access to antibiotics or increase the recordkeeping burden for producers. H.R. 6202, Farm Animal Anti-Cruelty Act - would regulate livestock and poultry production practices.

Farm Bill: provision (1101(d)) prohibits farmers with less than 10 base acres on a farm from receiving direct payments, counter-cyclical payments or ACRE payments on that farm. Farm Bill - H.R. 6849 -legislation to fix the ten acre provision. Provision (1101(d)) that prohibits farmers with less than 10 base acres on a farm from receiving direct payment, counter-cyclical payments or ACRE payments on that farm. Farm Bill - Etheridge/Emerson letter opposing changes to the definition of "actively engaged" for purposes of implementing the farm bill.

H.R. 3098 to restore farm truck exemptions from federal motor carrier vehicle regulations.

H.R. 3098 to restore farm truck exemptions from federal motor carrier vehicle regulations.

S. 311 and H.R. 503 The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. It would close the equine processing facilities currently operating in the U.S., eliminating the only market for unwanted, unmanageable and neglected horses.

S. 311 and H.R. 503 The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. It would close the equine processing facilities currently operating in the U.S., eliminating the only market for unwanted, unmanageable and neglected horses.

H.R. 661 and S. 394 The Food Safety and Downed Animal Protection Act would restrict the professional judgment of veterinarians and USDA personnel by banning the processing of all nonambulatory regardless of species, reason or health including those fatigued, tired, or resting in a recumbent position.

H.R. 661 and S. 394 The Food Safety and Downed Animal Protection Act would restrict the professional judgment of veterinarians and USDA personnel by banning the processing of all nonambulatory regardless of species, reason or health including those fatigued, tired, or resting in a recumbent position.

(continued from previous page) Two amendments: (1) Feingold Climate Change Amendment requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to consider the effects of global warming, particularly in the consideration of flood control projects and (2) Feingold Project Prioritization Amendment sets standards for priorities on Corps projects. S. 1150 interstate shipment of state inspected meat. Would eliminate the prohibition on interstate shipment of state inspected meat and poultry. H.R 1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). The bill would authorize the U.S. Corps of Engineers to construct new 1,200 foot locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River. Two amendment: (see next page addendum)

H.R 1495 Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA). The bill would authorize the U.S. Corps of Engineers to construct new 1,200 foot locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois River. Two amendments: (1) Feingold Climate Change Amendment requires the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to consider the effects of global warming, particularly in the consideration of flood control projects and (2) Feingold Project Prioritization Amendment sets standards for priorities on Corps projects. S. 1150 interstate shipment of state inspected meat. Would eliminate the prohibition on interstate shipment of state inspected meat and poultry.

S. 1190 Broadband legislation. Encourages the rapid deployment of high-quality, affordable broadband Internet service, especially in rural areas.

S. 1190 Broadband legislation. Encourages the rapid deployment of high-quality, affordable broadband Internet service, especially in rural areas.

S. 311 and H.R. 503 The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. It would close the equine processing facilities currently operating in the U.S., eliminating the only market for unwanted, unmanageable and neglected horses.

S. 311 and H.R. 503 The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. It would close the equine processing facilities currently operating in the U.S., eliminating the only market for unwanted, unmanageable and neglected horses.

H.R. 661 and S. 394 The Food Safety and Downed Animal Protection Act would restrict the professional judgment of veterinarians and USDA personnel by banning the processing of all nonambulatory regardless of species, reason or health including those fatigued, tired, or resting in a recumbent position.

H.R. 661 and S. 394 The Food Safety and Downed Animal Protection Act would restrict the professional judgment of veterinarians and USDA personnel by banning the processing of all nonambulatory regardless of species, reason or health including those fatigued, tired, or resting in a recumbent position.

H.R. 1495 the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA) - conference report - Title VIII of the legislation includes authorization for the Corps of Engineers to construct new 1,200 foot locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers H.R. 1495 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) - the WRDA provisions to modernize the locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers are essential if U.S. agriculture is going to remain competitive in the global marketplace.

H.R. 1495 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) - the WRDA provisions to modernize the locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers are essential if U.S. agriculture is going to remain competitive in the global marketplace. H.R. 1495 the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (WRDA) - conference report - Title VIII of the legislation includes authorization for the Corps of Engineers to construct new 1,200 foot locks on the Upper Mississippi and Illinois Rivers

FY08 Agriculture Appropriations Bill - (Sec. 738) amendment to prohibit USDA from spending money for health inspection of horses. H.R. 3161, the FY08 Ag spending bill - amendments: King/Kingston amendment to strike Sec. 738. It would limit USDA authority for equine health inspection, effectively restricting the movement of all horses; Ackerman amendment prohibits funding for Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspections in facilities that process nonambulatory or downer livestock; Whitfield-Spratt-Rahall-Chandler amendment to restrict USDA inspection of horses intended for processing for human consumption. Payment Limits. Farm Bill: tax title, reductions in direct payments, counter-cyclical revenue option, senate ag committee markup on farm bill, amendments seeking further reform to payment limits and adjusted gross income restrictions.

Farm Bill: tax title, reductions in direct payments, counter-cyclical revenue option, senate ag committee markup on farm bill, amendments seeking further reform to payment limits and adjusted gross income restrictions. FY08 Agriculture Appropriations Bill - (Sec. 738) amendment to prohibit USDA from spending money for health inspection of horses. H.R. 3161, the FY08 Ag spending bill - amendments: King/Kingston amendment to strike Sec. 738. It would limit USDA authority for equine health inspection, effectively restricting the movement of all horses; Ackerman amendment prohibits funding for Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) inspections in facilities that process nonambulatory or downer livestock; Whitfield-Spratt-Rahall-Chandler amendment to restrict USDA inspection of horses intended for processing for human consumption. Payment Limits.

S. 2401 The Alternative Energy Extender Act

H.R. 4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005 H.R. 5170 and S. 2760 - Ethanol tariff on imported ethanol H.R. 4761 The Deep Ocean Energy Resources Act of 2006 (would allow much needed oil and natural gas resources located in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS))

S. 3873 the Private Property Rights Protection Act of 2006. The bill would prohibit federal agencies from using eminent domain for private economic development purposes, and would prohibit states that receive federal development funds from doing so well.

S. 728 - WRDA - Water Resources Development Act of 2005 - would authorize $2.475 billion in federal funds for seven new locks on the Upper Mississippi River.