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Global Food Security Act of 2016
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking introduction of the Global Food Security Act in the Senatate, which has not yet been introduced, and in the House, which was introduced as H.R. 1567 by Reps. C. Smith and McCollumn. Support this legislation, but seek some improvements to assure there are more opportuntities to use funding to improve food security, agriculture and nutrition in areas where hunger and poverty are twin challenges.
Global Food Security Act of 2016
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
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ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
No bill has been introduced. Seeking to at least maintain funding levels for PL 480 and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs in the FY 2016 agriculture appropriations bills, in both the House and Senate
Seeking introduction of the Global Food Security Act in the Senatate, which has not yet been introduced, and in the House, which was introduced as H.R. 1567 by Reps. C. Smith and McCollumn. Support this legislation, but seek some improvements to assure there are more opportuntities to use funding to improve food security, agriculture and nutrition in areas where hunger and poverty are twin challenges. FY 2016 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations House and Senate bills, Request no reductions in Feed the Future (agriculture and food security) and International Disaster Assistance funding, higher levels for Nutrition programs, and assuring grants and cooperative agreements are made available to private voluntary organizations for conducting food security and agriculture programs in poor communities.
Source: Senate LDA
Seeking introduction of the Global Food Security Act in the Senatate, which has not yet been introduced, and in the House, which was introduced as H.R. 1567 by Reps. C. Smith and McCollumn. Support this legislation, but seek some improvements to assure there are more opportuntities to use funding to improve food security, agriculture and nutrition in areas where hunger and poverty are twin challenges. FY 2016 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations House and Senate bills, Request no reductions in Feed the Future (agriculture and food security) and International Disaster Assistance funding, higher levels for Nutrition programs, and assuring grants and cooperative agreements are made available to private voluntary organizations for conducting food security and agriculture programs in poor communities.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
H.R. 4800 and S. 2389, House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Bills for FY 2015; support funding for for Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole International Food for Educaiton and Child Nutrition programs, with slight increases to make up for the loss of maritime reimbursement
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2015
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
House and Senate State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills, S. 2499 in the Senate and no number in the House. Support maintaining the funding for global food security, nutrition, agriculture and International Disaster Assistance.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and voted on in the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking to continuation of food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain the FY 2013 funding level for FY 2014 for the PL 480 Title II and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education programs when House and Senate appropriations bills are conferemced (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill," H.R. 2642.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and passed by the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244) and in the continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 59). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bills (H.R. 2855, S. 1372).
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill (H.R. 2855, S. 1372).
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced. Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House.
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced. Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House.
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced. Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House.
Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced. Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and passed by the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244) and in the continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 59). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain the FY 2013 funding level for FY 2014 for the PL 480 Title II and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education programs when House and Senate appropriations bills are conferemced (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill," H.R. 2642.
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and voted on in the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking to continuation of food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bills (H.R. 2855, S. 1372).
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, Fiscal Year 2014
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill (H.R. 2855, S. 1372).
A bill for the relief of Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas.
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and passed by the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244) and in the continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 59). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
A bill for the relief of Javier Lopez-Urenda and Maria Leticia Arenas.
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and voted on in the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking to continuation of food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Global Food Security Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Support H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act, and sufficient appropriations through the FY 2011 foreign operations appropriations bill (not yet drafted) for agriculture, rural development and nutrition assistance programs called for in that Act.
Global Food Security Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
FY 2011 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (no bill number, yet); support the President's request for global food security, especiall the bilateral development assistance funding for agriculture, rural development, nutrition and food security. Support H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act, and a compromise between the House and Senate versions that incorporates the more specific provisions in H.R. 3077.
Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Support higher funding for international food aid in FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 2346) and FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2997). 15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations 16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S. 385 and H.R. 3077, Global Food Security act of 2009, support passage. In Senate version, seek amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 State Foreign Operations appropriations legislation, S.1434. Support H.R. 2817, Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009.
Global Food Security Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Support higher funding for international food aid in FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 2346) and FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2997). 15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations 16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S. 385 and H.R. 3077, Global Food Security act of 2009, support passage. In Senate version, seek amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 State Foreign Operations appropriations legislation, S.1434. Support H.R. 2817, Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009.
Global Food Security Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Increase funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition in the FY 2010 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. Seek amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act as provided for in H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act.
Global Food Security Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Increase funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition in the FY 2010 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill; seek amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act as provided for in H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act.
Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009
Client: ICE FUTURES U S INC · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; particularly provisions on foreign boards of trade, clearing of over-the-counter swaps transactions and new requirements for the CFTC to administer position limits on non-enumerated agricultural commodities. In the Senate, no particular bill, but several different proposals that are being discussed to limit speculative derivatives trading.
Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2010
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Support higher funding for international food aid in FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 2346) and FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2997). 15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations 16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S. 385 and H.R. 3077, Global Food Security act of 2009, support passage. In Senate version, seek amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 State Foreign Operations appropriations legislation, S.1434. Support H.R. 2817, Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009.
Global Food Security Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Seeking higher appropriations for FY 2009 and FY 2010 for the Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs. 15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations 16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S.384 Global Food Security Act of 2009, support passage with amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 appropriations legislation (no bills introduced).
Intelligence Community Audit Act of 2009
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
Support higher funding for international food aid in FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 2346) and FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2997). 15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations 16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S. 385 and H.R. 3077, Global Food Security act of 2009, support passage. In Senate version, seek amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 State Foreign Operations appropriations legislation, S.1434. Support H.R. 2817, Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009.
Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008
Client: ICE FUTURES U S INC · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act; S.3577, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act. Monitoring provisions that may affect foreign boards of trade, agricultural commodities traded on exchange, electronic trading in energy products and swaps.
Protecting the Spirit of Giving Act
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
S.2529, Global FOod Security Act of 2008. Support the bill's efforts to expand agriculture development, nutrition and food crisis funding and programs, but seek technical changes.
Close the London Loophole Act of 2008
Client: ICE FUTURES U S INC · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act; S.3577, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act. Monitoring provisions that may affect foreign boards of trade, agricultural commodities traded on exchange, electronic trading in energy products and swaps.
Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act of 2008
Client: ICE FUTURES U S INC · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act; S.3577, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act. Monitoring provisions that may affect foreign boards of trade, agricultural commodities traded on exchange, electronic trading in energy products and swaps.
H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act; S.3577, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act. Monitoring provisions that may affect foreign boards of trade, agricultural commodities traded on exchange, electronic trading in energy products and swaps.
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
All issues related to food aid in Title II of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. Sufficient PL 480 Title II and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust funding in FY 2008 supplemental appropriations (H.R. 2642). Sufficient PL 480 Title II and other food aid program funding in FY 2009 agriculture appropriations. (no number yet).
All Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization provisions in H.R. 2419, particularly those related to energy markets. Monitoring hearings on energy markets with greatest interest in provisions that may affect foreign boards of trade and energy futures, electronic markets or swaps.
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
All issues related to food aid in Title III of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. Sufficient P.L. 480 Title II and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust funding in FY 2008 supplemental appropriations (no bill number, yet). Sufficient P.L. 480 Title II and other food aid program funding in FY 2009 agriculture appropriations (no bill number, yet).
Small Business Expensing Permanency Act of 2003
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; provisions funding P.L. 480 and McGovern-Dole food aid programs and international agriculture, health, and disaster assistance.
To suspend temporarily the duty on Procion Yellow H-EXL.
Client: ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
All issues related to food aid in Title II of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. Sufficient PL 480 Title II and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust funding in FY 2008 supplemental appropriations (H.R. 2642). Sufficient PL 480 Title II and other food aid program funding in FY 2009 agriculture appropriations. (no number yet).
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY COALITION · Firm: LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
H.R. 2419, 2007 Farm Bill Senate and House bills to reauthorize food and agriculture programs for fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
No bill has been introduced. Seeking to at least maintain funding levels for PL 480 and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs in the FY 2016 agriculture appropriations bills, in both the House and Senate
Seeking introduction of the Global Food Security Act in the Senatate, which has not yet been introduced, and in the House, which was introduced as H.R. 1567 by Reps. C. Smith and McCollumn. Support this legislation, but seek some improvements to assure there are more opportuntities to use funding to improve food security, agriculture and nutrition in areas where hunger and poverty are twin challenges.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
FY 2015 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations, in support of maintaining levels for food security, agriculture and nutrition related funding. Also seeking introduction and enactment of a new Global Food Security Act that will continue and strengthen food security, agriculture and nutrition as a pillar of U.S. international development policy and assure greater access to program funds for non-profit organizations with expertise in community-based capacity building programs with poor, rural communities.
FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations, House and Senate bills and within continuing appropriations bills, for (1) maintaining $1.467 billion for PL 480 Title II food aid programs, of which a minium of $375 million is for developmental programs that build local capacity and help recipients overcome the need for food aid; and (2) $200 million forMcGovern-Dole International Food for Education Programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
FY 2015 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations, in support of maintaining levels for food security, agriculture and nutrition related funding. Also seeking introduction and enactment of a new Global Food Security Act that will continue and strengthen food security, agriculture and nutrition as a pillar of U.S. international development policy and assure greater access to program funds for non-profit organizations with expertise in community-based capacity building programs with poor, rural communities.
FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations, House and Senate bills and within continuing appropriations bills, for (1) maintaining $1.467 billion for PL 480 Title II food aid programs, of which a minium of $375 million is for developmental programs that build local capacity and help recipients overcome the need for food aid; and (2) $200 million forMcGovern-Dole International Food for Education Programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4800 and S. 2389, House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Bills for FY 2015; support funding for for Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole International Food for Educaiton and Child Nutrition programs, with slight increases to make up for the loss of maritime reimbursement
House and Senate State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills, S. 2499 in the Senate and no number in the House. Support maintaining the funding for global food security, nutrition, agriculture and International Disaster Assistance.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Enactment of the Agricultural Act of 2014, supported the Title III international food aid program provisions and urged passage. FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act, supported the PL 480 Title II and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding levels and related provisions. Seeking similar levels in the FY 2015 appropriations (no legislation, yet).
Supported the funding levels for food security and agriculture development, nutrition, and International Disaster Assistance in the FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Seeking similar provisions in FY 2015 (no legislation, yet).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Seeking sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bills (H.R. 2855, S. 1372).
Seeking to maintain the FY 2013 funding level for FY 2014 for the PL 480 Title II and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education programs when House and Senate appropriations bills are conferemced (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill," H.R. 2642.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Seeking sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill (H.R. 2855, S. 1372).
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and passed by the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244) and in the continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 59). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Seek sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, which were not yet introduced.
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and voted on in the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking to continuation of food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Support funding for international disaster assistance, agriculture development, nutrition and global food security in the foreign operations appropriations legislation, which has not yet been introduced.
Maintain funding for the Food for Peace, McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition, and Food for Progress progarms when Congress considers the FY 2014 appropriations and reauthore these programs as part of the Farm Bill. Continue to use the USAID Internaitonal Disaster Assistance account to fund local purchase of commodities.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2013 · first_quarter · RA
Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced. Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House.
Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced. Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House.
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support the Administration's requested levels for international food security and agriculture development funding in the Foreign Operations section of the omnibus appropriations bill or a similar bill that appropriates funds for fiscal year 2011.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
FY 2011 State-Foreign Operations Approriations Bill; support the President's budge request for global food security, especially the bilateral development assistance funding for agriculture, rural development, nutrition and food security. Support H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act, and a compromise between the House and Senate versions that incorproates H.R. 3077's rewrite of section 103 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
H.R. 4899, FY 2010 Supplemental Appropriations; seek sufficient fudnign for international food aid. FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations (bill number to be determined); seek funding for Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole Food for Education programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2010 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4899, FY 2010 Supplemental Appropriations; seek sufficient funding for international food aid. FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (no bill number, yet), seek funding for Food for Peace and McGovern-DOle Food for Education programs.
FY 2011 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (no bill number, yet); support the President's request for global food security, especiall the bilateral development assistance funding for agriculture, rural development, nutrition and food security. Support H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act, and a compromise between the House and Senate versions that incorporates the more specific provisions in H.R. 3077.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Funding for international food assistance programs in the FY 2010 supplemental appropriations bill (not yet introduced) and policies related to food aid.
Support H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act, and sufficient appropriations through the FY 2011 foreign operations appropriations bill (not yet drafted) for agriculture, rural development and nutrition assistance programs called for in that Act.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · fourth_quarter · 4T
Financial Regulatory Reform legislation.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Increase funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition in the FY 2010 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill; seek amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act as provided for in H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act.
Support higher funding for internatinal food aid in FY 2011. Federal budget.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Support higher funding for international food aid in FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2997).
Increase funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition in the FY 2010 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. Seek amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act as provided for in H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · third_quarter · Q3
Monitor speculative position limits, foreign boards of trade and OTC derivatives regulation provisions under discussion in multiple committees and as part of the Administration's financial regulatory reform package.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Support higher funding for international food aid in FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 2346) and FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2997). 15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations 16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S. 385 and H.R. 3077, Global Food Security act of 2009, support passage. In Senate version, seek amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 State Foreign Operations appropriations legislation, S.1434. Support H.R. 2817, Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · second_quarter · Q2
Oppose transaction tax on commodity futures to fund the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which was proposed in Administration's FY 2010 Budget; Monitor speculative position limits, foreign boards of trade and OTC derivatives regulation provisions under discussion in multiple committees and as part of the Administration's financial regulatory reform package.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 977, Derivatives Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2009; particularly provisions on foreign boards of trade, clearing of over-the-counter swaps transactions and new requirements for the CFTC to administer position limits on non-enumerated agricultural commodities. In the Senate, no particular bill, but several different proposals that are being discussed to limit speculative derivatives trading.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Seeking higher appropriations for FY 2009 and FY 2010 for the Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs. 15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations 16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S.384 Global Food Security Act of 2009, support passage with amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 appropriations legislation (no bills introduced).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2009 · first_quarter · RA
Any legislation that may impact the provision of US food aid Negotiation of the food aid convention Doha
Any legislation that may impact the provision of US food aid Negotiation of the food aid convention Doha
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Propsed amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act, particularly related to foreign boards of trade and definition of bona fide hedging. Regulatory oversight of clearing. Bills: Commodity Markets Transparency Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S.2529, Global FOod Security Act of 2008. Support the bill's efforts to expand agriculture development, nutrition and food crisis funding and programs, but seek technical changes.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6604, Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act; S. 3130, Increasing Transparency and Accountability in Oil Prices Act; S. 3129, Close the London Loophole Act; S.3577, Prevent Excessive Speculation Act. Monitoring provisions that may affect foreign boards of trade, agricultural commodities traded on exchange, electronic trading in energy products and swaps.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; provisions funding P.L. 480 and McGovern-Dole food aid programs and international agriculture, health, and disaster assistance.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
All Commodity Exchange Act reauthorization provisions in H.R. 2419, particularly those related to energy markets. Monitoring hearings on energy markets with greatest interest in provisions that may affect foreign boards of trade and energy futures, electronic markets or swaps.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · second_quarter · Q2
All issues related to food aid in Title II of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. Sufficient PL 480 Title II and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust funding in FY 2008 supplemental appropriations (H.R. 2642). Sufficient PL 480 Title II and other food aid program funding in FY 2009 agriculture appropriations. (no number yet).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Amendments to the Commodity Exchange Act, Title XIII of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, relevant to energy markets and registered contract markets.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY COALITION via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Inclusion of higher level of mandatory funding for Community Food Projects in Title IV of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007, and other changes in the Bill (Titles I, IV, VI, VII, and XI) that will increase access to local and healthy foods in low-income and underserved neighborhoods in the U.S.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2008 · first_quarter · Q1
All issues related to food aid in Title III of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. Sufficient P.L. 480 Title II and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust funding in FY 2008 supplemental appropriations (no bill number, yet). Sufficient P.L. 480 Title II and other food aid program funding in FY 2009 agriculture appropriations (no bill number, yet).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2007 · year_end · YY
CFTC Reauthorization
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2007 · year_end · YY
Reauthorization of international food aid programs in the 2007-2008 Farm Bill. Funding for P.L. 480 programs in FY 2008 appropriations
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY COALITION via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2007 · year_end · YY
Incorporate provisions in Farm Bill to improve access to healthy and local foods for underserved and urban populations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COMMUNITY FOOD SECURITY COALITION via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2007 · year_end · RR
H.R. 2419, 2007 Farm Bill Senate and House bills to reauthorize food and agriculture programs for fiscal years 2008 through 2012.
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2007 · mid_year · MM
Reauthorization of the Commodity Exchange Act. Proposed transaction tax on trading commodity futures.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2007 · mid_year · MM
Reauthorization of international food aid programs in the 2007 Farm Bill. Appropriations for the P.L. 480 Title II program.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2006 · year_end · YY
Commodity Futures Trading Commission reauthorization legislation and bills or amendments affecting the Commodity Exchange Act to ensure a fair and competitive environment for futures exchanges.
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2006 · year_end · YY
FY 2007 agriculture appropriations and particularly supporting the P.L. 480 food aid program.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
A O NAFTASIB via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2006 · year_end · YY
Monitor legislation and policies affecting U.S. trade and investment in and with Ukraine, but no specific piece of legislation.
Filing targets: State, Dept of (DOS)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2006 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
COALITION FOR FOOD AID via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2006 · mid_year · MT
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL FOOD SECURITY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2006 · mid_year · RR
A O NAFTASIB via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State, Dept of (DOS)
COALITION FOR FOOD AID via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
YEMENI FEDERATION OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
YEMENI FEDERATION OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2005 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
YEMENI FEDERATION OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
COALITION FOR FOOD AID via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
A O NAFTASIB via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2005 · mid_year · MM
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2004 · mid_year · RA
CFTC Reauthorization
CFTC Reauthorization
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2004 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
A O NAFTASIB via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2004 · year_end · YY
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State, Dept of (DOS)
YEMENI FEDERATION OF CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE & INDUSTRY via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2004 · year_end · RR
COALITION FOR FOOD AID via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2004 · year_end · RR
ICE FUTURES U S INC via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2004 · year_end · RR
A O NAFTASIB via LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES
2004 · year_end · RR
Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced. Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House.
Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced. Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House.