JAIME CASTANEDA

Renewable Fuel Requirements and Supports - Participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact of feed and fuel prices. Energy Initiatives - Worked with key legislators to incentivize bio-gas production, energy efficiency, etc. Renewable Portfolio/Electricity Standard - Supported efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. Climate Change Legislation - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and American Power Act - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Comprehensive Energy Legislation - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 and Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S 622 and HR 2359 - Supported bill requiring temporary duties on ethanol, as well as other measures. Bio-gas Tax Incentives - S 306 and HR 1158 - Supported bill to incentivize bio-gas production.

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1158, 907 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 - HR 2454 - provided information on impact on dairy Renewable Electricity Standard - supported action on this measure America's Climate Security Act - provided information to Senate on cap and trade legislation proposals Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S. 622 & HR 2359 - support bill requring temporary duties on ethanol as well as other measures. Amercan Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - bill mandating the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources be 15% by 2021. Ag portion of the Climate Change bill re: agricultural offsets Kerry-Graham-Lieberman Climite Change Bill

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

HR 1409 and S 560 - Employee Free Choice Act - oppose bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

Employee Free Choice Act - HR 1409 and S 560 - Opposed bill that would encourage movement away from secret ballot voting.

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent Environmental Protection Agency from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Legislation - S 1816, HR 3852 and HR 5509 - Bills to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts to clean Chesapeake Bay through HR 5509. Resolution of Disapproval - SJ Res 26 and HJ Res 76 - Supported resolutions to halt efforts by Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act.

S. 787 - Clean Water Restoration Act - bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompasse not just navigable waters but all waters of the U.S. Lobbied in opposition to this change to the CWA. S. 527 & HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act S. J. Res 26 - Resolution to disapprove of EPA regulating Green House Gases under the CAA H.J. Res 76 - Resolution to disapprove of EPA regulating Green House Gases under the CAA H.J. Res 77 by Rep. Beohner and Lucas related GHG regulation H.J. Res 974 by Rep. Alexander related GHG regulation H.J. Res 66 by Rep. Moran related GHG regulation

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - provide information on animal care practicies on dairy farms H.R.4356 : To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse of misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - Hr 503 and S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amed the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act - HR 2414 and S 1038 - Supported bills that reform immigration rules as they relate to agriculture workers. H-2A Reform Legislation - HR 1660 - Supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy and sheep workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Monitored these issues at Dept of Homeland Security and Dept of Labor.

HR 2414 & S. 1038 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - support bills that reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax H.R. 1960 related to estate taxes H.R. 4154 - related to estate taxes H.R. 96 - related to estate taxes H.R. 1763 - related to estate taxes H.R. 173 - related to estate taxes H.R. 436 -related to estate taxes

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform.

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax H.R. 1960 related to estate taxes H.R. 4154 - related to estate taxes H.R. 96 - related to estate taxes H.R. 1763 - related to estate taxes H.R. 173 - related to estate taxes H.R. 436 -related to estate taxes

HR 1799 - support provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provide information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program

Truck Weight Limits - HR 1799 - Supported provision to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. NAFTA - Provided information on threatened impact to dairy from cancellation of NAFTA cross-border trucking pilot program.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax H.R. 1960 related to estate taxes H.R. 4154 - related to estate taxes H.R. 96 - related to estate taxes H.R. 1763 - related to estate taxes H.R. 173 - related to estate taxes H.R. 436 -related to estate taxes

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform.

Renewable Fuel Requirements and Supports - Participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact of feed and fuel prices. Energy Initiatives - Worked with key legislators to incentivize bio-gas production, energy efficiency, etc. Renewable Portfolio/Electricity Standard - Supported efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. Climate Change Legislation - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and American Power Act - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Comprehensive Energy Legislation - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 and Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S 622 and HR 2359 - Supported bill requiring temporary duties on ethanol, as well as other measures. Bio-gas Tax Incentives - S 306 and HR 1158 - Supported bill to incentivize bio-gas production.

Renewable fuels requirements and supports - participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact on feed and fuel prices. HR 1158, 907 & S 306 - Bio-Gas Production Incentive Act of 2009 - support bills to incentivize bio-gas production Renewable Portfolio Standard - Support efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. American Clean Energy And Security Act of 2009 - HR 2454 - provided information on impact on dairy Renewable Electricity Standard - supported action on this measure America's Climate Security Act - provided information to Senate on cap and trade legislation proposals Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S. 622 & HR 2359 - support bill requring temporary duties on ethanol as well as other measures. Amercan Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 - bill mandating the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources be 15% by 2021. Ag portion of the Climate Change bill re: agricultural offsets Kerry-Graham-Lieberman Climite Change Bill

HR 2414 & S. 1038 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - support bills that reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act - HR 2414 and S 1038 - Supported bills that reform immigration rules as they relate to agriculture workers. H-2A Reform Legislation - HR 1660 - Supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy and sheep workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Monitored these issues at Dept of Homeland Security and Dept of Labor.

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - provide information on animal care practicies on dairy farms H.R.4356 : To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse of misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - Hr 503 and S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amed the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent Environmental Protection Agency from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Legislation - S 1816, HR 3852 and HR 5509 - Bills to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts to clean Chesapeake Bay through HR 5509. Resolution of Disapproval - SJ Res 26 and HJ Res 76 - Supported resolutions to halt efforts by Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act.

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax H.R. 1960 related to estate taxes H.R. 4154 - related to estate taxes H.R. 96 - related to estate taxes H.R. 1763 - related to estate taxes H.R. 173 - related to estate taxes H.R. 436 -related to estate taxes

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform.

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax H.R. 1960 related to estate taxes H.R. 4154 - related to estate taxes H.R. 96 - related to estate taxes H.R. 1763 - related to estate taxes H.R. 173 - related to estate taxes H.R. 436 -related to estate taxes

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse of misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - Hr 503 and S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amed the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - provide information on animal care practicies on dairy farms H.R.4356 : To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 and S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse of misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - Hr 503 and S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. Prevention of Farm Cruelty Act - HR 4733 - provide information on animal care practices on dairy farms. HR 4356 - To amed the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

Animal Welfare - provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any more restrictive regulation on this issue Animal Handling - Downer Bill: Oppose a bill that would prohibit USDA from spending funds to reinspect downer cows. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminent residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - support steps to make this mandatory Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1549 & S 619 - oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics Veterinary Public Health Workforce Expansion Act - HR 2999 - Support bill to establish a grant program to build capacity in vet medical education and expand the workforce of veterinarians. Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009 - HR 503 & S 727 - oppose bill essentially prohibiting human consumption of horse meat. H.R. 4733 - Prevention of Farm Animal Cruelty Act - provide information on animal care practicies on dairy farms H.R.4356 : To amend the Humane Methods of Slaughter Act of 1958 to ensure the humane slaughter of nonambulatory cattle, and for other purposes.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent Environmental Protection Agency from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Legislation - S 1816, HR 3852 and HR 5509 - Bills to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts to clean Chesapeake Bay through HR 5509. Resolution of Disapproval - SJ Res 26 and HJ Res 76 - Supported resolutions to halt efforts by Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensure food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. S 510 - Bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307 and H.R.5504 - Provided information important to the dairy industry.

HR 1332 - Safe FEAST Act - focused on improving food safety measures S. 510 - bill to amend FFDCA to improve food safety HR 759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables but could apply to other sectors as well. HR 496 - Trade enforcement bills - in part address food safety measures pertaining to imported products Provide information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. HR 778- Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized milk and milk products - oppose due to serious human health risks Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - support improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding HR 1324 & S. 934 - Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs HR 875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - creates a single food agency and updates various requirements Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - bill to expand FDA's authority to oversee the food supply of the U.S. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat & poultry. Provide information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Senate Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - provided dairy information

HR 173 - support bill to exempt farms from estate tax H.R. 1960 related to estate taxes H.R. 4154 - related to estate taxes H.R. 96 - related to estate taxes H.R. 1763 - related to estate taxes H.R. 173 - related to estate taxes H.R. 436 -related to estate taxes

Estate Tax Reform - HR 96, HR 173, HR 436, HR 1763, HR 1960 and HR 4154 - Worked on legislation dealing with estate tax reform.

HR 977 - Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - monitor bill to address the commodity markets operations.

Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act - HR 977 - Monitored bill to address the commodity markets operations.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits and Security Act - HR 2414 and S 1038 - Supported bills that reform immigration rules as they relate to agriculture workers. H-2A Reform Legislation - HR 1660 - Supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy and sheep workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Monitored these issues at Dept of Homeland Security and Dept of Labor.

HR 2414 & S. 1038 - Agriculture Jobs, Opportunity, Benefits & Security Act - support bills that reforms immigration rules as the relate to agriculture workers HR 1660 - supported reforms to H-2A program to allow for participation by dairy & sheep workers, including on a longer-term basis Dept. of Homeland Security and Dept. of Labor changes to H2A and E-Verify programs - issue monitored. Increased enforcement measures targeting employers - opposed heightened enforcement efforts leading to raids on dairy farms. Comprehensive Immigration Reform - support wide-spread immigration reform that provides for guest workers and considerations for those currently in the U.S. without proper paperwork.

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

2008 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Monitored Beef Checkoff Modernzation efforts Monitored USDA reorganization efforts and information technology infrastructure updates. Encouraged USDA's full us of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S 665 - Bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing order system. S 889 - Bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production. Milk Income Loss Contract Program Revisions - S 1330, S 1331, S 1398 and HR 3166 - Bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers. HR 3322 - Provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act. Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies. HRES 1368 - Legislation supporting the goals of National Dairy Month. HR 5288 - Dairy Price Stabilization Program Act of 2010 S 3531 - Dairy Market Stabilization Act of 2010

Provide information on use of nutrition programs including dairy products. Monitor and provide information as needed on implementation of the 2008 Farm Bill Monitor work on the Beef Checkoff Modernization efforts - S. 1062 and other initiatives Monitor USDA reorganization prospects and USDA IT infrastructure updates Encourage USDA's full use of scope of authority under 2008 Farm Bill and other legislation related to dairy programs and purchases. Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2009 - S. 665 - bill to change various aspects of the federal milk marketing orders S. 889 - A bill to amend the Agricultural Adjustment Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to determine the price of all milk used for manufactured purposes, which shall be classified as Class II milk, by using the national average cost of production, and for other purposes. S. 1330, S. 1331, S. 1398, H.R. 3166 - bills to revise the Milk Income Loss Contract program to provide more support to dairy farmers HR 3322 - provide information on Dairy Relief and Market Stabilization Act Provide information on industry consideration on long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies.

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Bill would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent Environmental Protection Agency from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed Legislation - S 1816, HR 3852 and HR 5509 - Bills to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts to clean Chesapeake Bay through HR 5509. Resolution of Disapproval - SJ Res 26 and HJ Res 76 - Supported resolutions to halt efforts by Environmental Protection Agency to regulate greenhouse gases through the Clean Air Act.

Tariff-rate Quota Trade Preference Program Pending Free Trade Agreements Current Free Trade Agreements Tariff-rate Quotas - HR 3674 and S 1542 - Provided information regarding casein and MPCs. Provided information on preference program changes. Provided information related to trade issues with our free trade partners, including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provided information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provided information related to the Trans-Pacific FTA. Trade Enforcement Bills - HR 496, S 1919 and HR 6530 - Improve focus on tackling foreigh non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as ensuring import compliance with United States standards. Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - S 496 and HR 1318 - Bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provided information on CAFTA and Peru FTA implementation. Cuba Travel and Trade Legislation - HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, HR 4645 and S 1089 - Support legislative efforts to facilitate travel and allow agriculture exports to Cuba. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Encouraged use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program. Provided information on geographical indications efforts by European Union.

Provide information on HR 3674 & S. 1542 on new TRQs for casein and MPCs. Provide information on preference program changes Provide information related to trade issues related to FTA partners including Costa Rica, Canada and others. Provide information related to FTAs pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama) Provide information related to World Trade Organization negotiations Provide information related to Trans-Pacific FTA HR 496, S. 1919, HR 6530 - Trade Enforcement bills - improve focus on tackling foreign non-tariff barriers to trade, as well as on ensuring import compliance w/ US standards S. 496 & HR 1318 - Afghanistan-Pakistan Security and Prosperity Enhancement Act - a bill to establish a long-term preference program for Afghanistan and regions in Pakistan for a specific set of products. Provide information on CAFTA implementation. Provide information on Peru FTA implementation. HR 874, S 428, HR 1528, HR 1530, HR 1531, HR 1737, S. 1089 - support legislative efforts to facilitate travel to and agricultural exports to Cuba Oppose efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products Encourage use of the Dairy Export Incentive Program Provide information related to compliance of U.S. trading partners, particularly FTA partners, with their trade commitments. Provide information on geographical indications efforts by EU