JOHN HOLLAY

Advocated for full funding of mandatory programs created in the 2014 Farm Bill. Advocated for increased funding baseline for 2018 Farm Bill. Advocated for programs including in the potential Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 Appropriations measures. Supported multiple Fiscal Year 2018 appropriations provisions pertaining to reforming the Margin Protection Program for Dairy, enforcing the milk standard of identity, and relieving farmers from reporting requirements under CERCLA and EPCRA.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Milk Standard of Identity - Supported the DAIRY PRIDE Act (H.R. 778, S. 130) to require FDA to increase enforcement relating to the standard of identity for milk. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk.

Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed use of Geographical indications efforts by European Union Advocated on trade agreements, including NAFTA and KORUS Advocated on WHO issues impacting dairy and trade Worked to address trading partner compliance issues and potential market barriers Supported efforts to expand trade and travel to Cuba Advocated for new trade agreements

Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform and repeal estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent. Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Incentives - NMPF supports the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act (H.R. 2853, S. 988) to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies. Domestic Production Activities - Supported efforts to maintain Section 199 deduction for proceeds from agricultural products grown or manufactured by cooperatives.

Advocated for changes in federal truck weight limits provided that carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of FAST Act (PL 114-94) relating to giving states the ability to allow trucks hauling milk to exceed the allowable Interstate Highway System weight limits.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future, such as the AG Act (H.R. 4092).

EPA Clean Water Rule - Supported efforts to roll back the scope of the Clean Water Act through the regulatory process.

Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Incentives - NMPF supports the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act (H.R. 2853, S. 988) to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the ongoing work on deliverable s contained in the inter-agency Biogas Opportunities Roadmap. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Supported RFS Electricity Pathway to make biogas eligible as a renewable fuel. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. CA Drought - Supported the provisions of the GROW Act (H.R. 23) relating to California water flows.

2014 Farm Bill implementation and funding, especially regarding the commodity, conservation, energy, and rural development titles. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization - NMPF is monitoring and educating Members of Congress on the effects of the legislation for dairy farmers, cooperatives and consumers. NMPF supports and is working to implement the school milk provisions of the 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 244). NMPF also supports the School Milk Nutrition Act (H.R. 4101). Supported the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. Supported reforms to Margin Protection Program for Dairy as well as efforts to provide dairy producers with enhanced risk management options as part of supplemental appropriations legislation (H.R. 4667). Supported administrative efforts to help dairy producers access additional risk management options, as well as report language in the 2017 Consolidated Appropriations Act (H.R. 244). Supported foreign aid programs including the McGovern Dole Food Aid program.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Milk Standard of Identity - Supported the DAIRY PRIDE Act (H.R. 778, S. 130) to require FDA to increase enforcement relating to the standard of identity for milk. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk.

Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed use of Geographical indications efforts by European Union Advocated on trade agreements, including NAFTA Advocated on WHO issues impacting dairy and trade Worked to address trading partner compliance issues and potential market barriers Supported efforts to expand trade and travel to Cuba

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation. Raw Milk Sales -- Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk.

Advocated for changes in federal truck weight limits provided that carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of FAST Act (PL 114-94) relating to giving states the ability to allow trucks hauling milk to exceed the allowable Interstate Highway System weight limits.

EPA Clean Water Rule - Supported efforts to roll back the scope of the Clean Water Act through the regulatory process.

Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform and repeal estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent. Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Incentives - NMPF supports the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies. Domestic Production Activities - Supported efforts to maintain Section 199 deduction for proceeds from agricultural products grown or manufactured by cooperatives.

Advocated for full funding of mandatory programs created in the 2014 Farm Bill. Advocated for increased funding baseline for 2018 Farm Bill. Advocated for programs including in the potential Fiscal Year 2017 and 2018 Appropriations measures.

Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Incentives - NMPF supports the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the ongoing work on deliverable s contained in the inter-agency Biogas Opportunities Roadmap. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. CA Drought - Supported the provisions of the GROW Act (H.R. 23) relating to California water flows.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1552 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation. Raw Milk Sales -- Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

2014 Farm Bill implementation and funding, especially regarding the commodity, conservation, energy, and rural development titles. Supported congressional and agency efforts relating to Section 32 purchases of dairy products. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization - NMPF is monitoring and educating Members of Congress on the effects of the legislation for dairy farmers, cooperatives and consumers. NMPF is supportive of the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2015 (H.R. 2407) and the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act. NMPF also supports the dairy-specific provisions of the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003). Supported the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed use of Geographical indications efforts by European Union Monitored the Trans-Atlantic FTA and advocated for outcomes that would be favorable to the US dairy industry Advocated on the Trans-Pacific FTA and its dairy-related elements Advocated on WHO issues impacting dairy and trade Worked to address trading partner compliance issues and potential market barriers Supported efforts to expand trade and travel to Cuba

RCRA - Supported the Farm Regulatory Certainty Act (H.R. 5685) to clarify that manure and other fertilizers returned to the soil as nutrients are not subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. EPA Clean Water Rule - Raised concerns about significant expansion of the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

Advocated for changes in federal truck weight limits provided that carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of H.R. 22 relating to giving states the ability to allow trucks hauling milk to exceed the allowable Interstate Highway System weight limits.

Advocated for full funding of mandatory programs created in the 2014 Farm Bill. Advocated for programs including in the potential Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations measures.

Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform and repeal estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent. Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Incentives - NMPF supports the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act (H.R. 5489, S. 3248) to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies.

EPA Clean Water Rule - Raised concerns about significant expansion of the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Incentives - NMPF supports the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act (H.R. 5489, S. 3248) to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the ongoing work on deliverable s contained in the inter-agency Biogas Opportunities Roadmap. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. CA Drought - Supported the provisions of the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act (S. 612) relating to California water flows.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1552 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation. Raw Milk Sales -- Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

Advocated for full funding of mandatory programs created in the 2014 Farm Bill. Advocated for programs including in the potential Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations measures.

Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed use of Geographical indications efforts by European Union Monitored the Trans-Atlantic FTA and advocated for outcomes that would be favorable to the US dairy industry Advocated on the Trans-Pacific FTA and its dairy-related elements Advocated on WHO issues impacting dairy and trade Worked to address trading partner compliance issues and potential market barriers Supported efforts to expand trade and travel to Cuba

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Supported the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and S. 2609. Supported the Senate biotech labeling compromise (S. 764). Milk Standard of Identity - Supported congressional efforts to urge FDA to increase enforcement relating to the standard of identity for milk. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

EPA Clean Water Rule - Raised concerns about significant expansion of the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Advocated for changes in federal truck weight limits provided that carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of H.R. 22 relating to giving states the ability to allow trucks hauling milk to exceed the allowable Interstate Highway System weight limits.

RCRA - Supported the Farm Regulatory Certainty Act (H.R. 5685) to clarify that manure and other fertilizers returned to the soil as nutrients are not subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. EPA Clean Water Rule - Raised concerns about significant expansion of the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed use of Geographical indications efforts by European Union in future trade agreements Monitored the Trans-Atlantic FTA and advocated for outcomes that would be favorable to the US dairy industry Assessed the Trans-Pacific FTA and advocated for attention to outstanding issues of importance to the US dairy industry Advocated on WHO issues impacting dairy and trade Worked to address trading partner compliance issues and potential market barriers Supported efforts to expand trade and travel to Cuba

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

EPA Clean Water Rule - Raised concerns about significant expansion of the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

RCRA - Supported the Farm Regulatory Certainty Act (H.R. 5685) to clarify that manure and other fertilizers returned to the soil as nutrients are not subject to the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. EPA Clean Water Rule - Raised concerns about significant expansion of the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Advocated for full funding of mandatory programs created in the 2014 Farm Bill. Advocated for programs including in the potential Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations measures.

Advocated for changes in federal truck weight limits provided that carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of H.R. 22 relating to giving states the ability to allow trucks hauling milk to exceed the allowable Interstate Highway System weight limits.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Supported the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and S. 2609. Supported the Senate biotech labeling compromise (S. 764). Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1552 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation. Raw Milk Sales -- Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform and repeal estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent. Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Incentives - NMPF supports the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act (H.R. 5489, S. 3248) to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform and repeal estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent. Biogas and Nutrient Recovery Incentives - NMPF supports the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act (H.R. 5489) to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies.

2014 Farm Bill implementation and funding, especially regarding the commodity, conservation, energy, and rural development titles. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization - NMPF is monitoring and educating Members of Congress on the effects of the legislation for dairy farmers, cooperatives and consumers. NMPF is supportive of the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2015 (H.R. 2407) and the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act. NMPF also supports the dairy-specific provisions of the Improving Child Nutrition and Education Act of 2016 (H.R. 5003). Supported the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Advocated for changes in federal truck weights provided carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of H.R. 22 related to giving states the ability to trucks hauling milk to exceed Interstate Highway System weight limits.

Advocated for changes in federal truck weight limits provided that carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of H.R. 22 relating to giving states the ability to allow trucks hauling milk to exceed the allowable Interstate Highway System weight limits.

Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed use of Geographical indications efforts by European Union in future trade agreements Monitored the Trans-Atlantic FTA and advocated for outcomes that would be favorable to the US dairy industry Assessed the Trans-Pacific FTA and advocated for attention to outstanding issues of importance to the US dairy industry Advocated for modifications to WHO proposal that discouraged dairy products for children under three years of age Worked to address trading partner compliance issues and potential market barriers Supported efforts to expand trade and travel to Cuba

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Supported the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and S. 2609. Supported the Senate biotech labeling compromise (S. 764). Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

EPA Clean Water Rule - Raised concerns about significant expansion of the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1552 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation. Raw Milk Sales -- Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

Advocated for changes in federal truck weight limits provided that carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of H.R. 22 relating to giving states the ability to allow trucks hauling milk to exceed the allowable Interstate Highway System weight limits.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 1552 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation. Raw Milk Sales -- Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

EPA Clean Water Rule - Raised concerns about significant expansion of the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Supported the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 (H.R. 1599) and S. 2609. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed bills facilitating the sale of raw milk (H.R. 3563, H.R. 3564).

2014 Farm Bill implementation and funding, especially regarding the commodity, conservation, energy, and rural development titles. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization - NMPF is monitoring and educating Members of Congress on the effects of the legislation for dairy farmers, cooperatives and consumers. NMPF is supportive of the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2015 (H.R. 2407) and the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act. Supported the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Advocated for full funding of mandatory programs created in the 2014 Farm Bill. Advocated for programs including in the potential Fiscal Year 2017 Appropriations measures.

Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production and adoption of nutrient recovery technologies. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the ongoing work on deliverable s contained in the inter-agency Biogas Opportunities Roadmap. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Advocated for changes in federal truck weights provided carriers install sixth-axle safety technology. Worked to implement provisions of H.R. 22 related to giving states the ability to trucks hauling milk to exceed Interstate Highway System weight limits.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

2014 Farm Bill implementation and funding, especially regarding the commodity, conservation, energy, and rural development titles. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization - NMPF is monitoring and educating Members of Congress on the effects of the legislation for dairy farmers, cooperatives and consumers. NMPF is supportive of H.R. 2407, the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2015. Supported the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed use of Geographical indications efforts by European Union in future trade agreements. Monitored the Trans-Atlantic FTA and advocated for outcomes that would be favorable to the US dairy industry Monitored the Trans-Pacific FTA and advocated for outcomes that would be favorable to the US dairy industry Supported H.R. 2029 which contained provisions to prevent dairy product retaliation from Canada and Mexico.

Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the ongoing work on deliverable s contained in the inter-agency Biogas Opportunities Roadmap. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

EPA Clean Water Rule - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Supported S.R. 22.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation.

Advocated for full funding of mandatory programs created in the 2014 Farm Bill. Supported passage of H.R. 2029 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Supported H.R. 1599 the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

2014 Farm Bill implementation and funding, especially regarding the commodity, conservation, energy, and rural development titles. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization expires September 30, 2015 and NMPF is monitoring and educating Members of Congress on the effects of the legislation for dairy farmers, cooperatives and consumers. NMPF is supportive of H.R. 2407, the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2015. Supported the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Supported H.R. 1599 the Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act.

EPA Clean Water Rule - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed use of Geographical indications efforts by European Union in future trade agreements. Advocated for the passage of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Monitored the Trans-Atlantic FTA. Monitored the Trans-Pacific FTA.

Advocated for increased federal truck weight minimums provided carriers install sixth axle safety technology.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the ongoing work on deliverable s contained in the inter-agency Biogas Opportunities Roadmap. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation.

EPA Clean Water Rule - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

Advocated for increased federal truck weight minimums provided carriers install sixth axle safety technology.

2014 Farm Bill implementation and funding, especially regarding the commodity, conservation, energy, and rural development titles. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization expires September 30, 2015 and NMPF is monitoring and educating Members of Congress on the effects of the legislation for dairy farmers, cooperatives and consumers. NMPF is supportive of H.R. 2407, the School Milk Nutrition Act of 2015. Supported the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2 million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent. Biogas Investment Tax Credit - Supported efforts to expand the biogas projects that can receive an investment tax credit. Also supported the existing tax extenders for biogas investment and production tax credits.

Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic Residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North American FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation.

Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2 million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent. Biogas Investment Tax Credit - Supported efforts to expand the biogas projects that can receive an investment tax credit.

Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the ongoing work on deliverable s contained in the inter-agency Biogas Opportunities Roadmap. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. NMPF supports legislation to ensure existing workers can stay on the job and the creation of a mechanism to access new workers in the future. Because it does not address the most pressing labor need of the dairy sector, NMPF opposes H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would require mandatory electronic verification (E-Verify) of all new employees.

Advocated for full funding of mandatory programs created in the 2014 Farm Bill.

EPA Clean Water Rule - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.

2014 Farm Bill implementation and funding, especially regarding the commodity, conservation, energy, and rural development titles. Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization expires September 30, 2015 and NMPF is monitoring and educating Members of Congress on the effects of the legislation for dairy farmers, cooperatives and consumers. Supported the Federal Milk Marketing Order system.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers. Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Addressed concerns with proposed rules on Clean Water Act jurisdiction. Opposed efforts to adopt an interperative rule related to permit exemptions for NRCS conservation practices.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the interagency Biogas Roadmap being completed by the Administration. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

2014 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act HR 4800 - Ag Appropriations S 2389 - Ag Appropriations

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.HR 4307, HR 4308 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Biogas Roadmap - Provided expertise and input into the interagency Biogas Roadmap being completed by the Administration. Biogas Financing - Provided input to USDA and DOE regarding financing options for farmers wishing to install methane digesters. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Trade Promotion Authority Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA compliance Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India, Russia, Mexico and China. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Columbia and Panama FTA compliance. S. 1900, HR 3830 - Monitored the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.HR 4307, HR 4308 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Addressed concerns with proposed rules on Clean Water Act jurisdiction. Opposed efforts to adopt an interperative rule related to permit exemptions for NRCS conservation practices.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

2014 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act HR 4800 - Ag Appropriations S 2389 - Ag Appropriations

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act -S. 744 - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. KORUS FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Vietnam trade issue.

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011. Child Nutrition Reauthorization - general interest.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 954 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 HR 1947 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 2642 - Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 HR 3663 - Reducing Federal Mandates on School Lunch Act

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Trade Promotion Authority Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA compliance Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India, Russia, Mexico and China. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Columbia and Panama FTA compliance.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.Raw Milk - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.S. 744 - The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders. HR 1773 - AG Act

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Cash Accounting - Supported maintaining cash accounting for all sized farms in future tax reforms. Section 179 Small Business Expensing - Supported maintenance of a $1 million Secion 179 expensing limitation and $2million acquisition limit. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Trade Promotion Authority Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA compliance Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India, Russia, Mexico and China. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Columbia and Panama FTA compliance.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. KORUS FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Vietnam trade issue.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Monitored information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act -S. 744 - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 820 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 which has not been reintroduced to date. Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Act of 2013 - S. 622 - Supported reauthorization efforts with industry stakeholders and other livestock groups in order to continue user fees for more efficient approval of medically important animal drugs.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. KORUS FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Vietnam trade issue.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under NegotiationProvided information related to the following issues: Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. KORUS FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with India and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Trans-Atlantic FTA. U.S. - Canada trade barriers. Vietnam trade issue.

2013 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including the Dairy Security Act which was previously introduced in 2011.Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 1396 - California Federal Milk Marketing Order Act S 605 - Dairy Income Fairness Act S 663 - California Milk Marketing Order Act S 670 - Dairy Pricing Reform Act of 2013 S 10 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers.The Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act -S. 744 - Provided input regarding the affect on agriculture and dairy farners in regards to comprehensive immigration legislation along with other agricultural stakeholders.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law.Raw Milk - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation's and Privacy- Expressed concerns related to members privacy and safety that was threatened when EPA issued deliberative data under a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 612 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways.

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers.Estate Tax - HR 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - HR 1747 and S 700 - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Youth Farm Labor - Opposed efforts to restrict work opportunities for youth employment on family farms.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue.Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012.

2012 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation).Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 HR 6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011 S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor.H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc.Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin. Clean Drinking Water Act - Opposed efforts by EPA to usurp the authority of USDA-NRCS to reccomend specifications for lagoons.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law. Raw Milk - HR 1830 and S 1955 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

2012 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation). Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 HR 6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011 S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers. Estate Tax - HR 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - HR 1747 and S 700 - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Youth Farm Labor - Opposed efforts to restrict work opportunities for youth employment on family farms.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Preference program changes. Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112, HR 2584 and HR 2055. Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2013 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law. Raw Milk - HR 1830 and S 1955 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Provided information on impacts of Commodity Futures Trading Commission regulations and rulemaking, including HR 1840.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulations on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation, including HR 3798, the Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

2012 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation). Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 HR 6233 - Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2012 S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011 S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112, HR 2584 and HR 2055. Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2013 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Preference program changes. Trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Free Trade Agreements (FTA) that were pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

Clean Air and Water - Addressed concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - Supported legislation to halt efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act (CAA). Clean Water Act Sec. 308 Rulemaking - Opposed efforts for EPA to implement a rulemaking from a settlement agreement. Supported efforts for extension of comment period. Chesapeake Bay Initiative - Supported efforts to remove funding for the EPA Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program for the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Supported the Chesapeake Bay Program Reauthorization and Improvement Act, HR 4153. Florida Numeric Nutrient Criteria - Supported efforts to remove funding for EPA's development of numeric nutrient criteria (NNC) for Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act (CWA). Coarse Particulate Matter - Supported efforts to remove funding to modify ambient air quality standards for coarse particulate matter under the CAA. Clean Water Act Guidance - Opposed EPA efforts to expand the federal CWA jurisdiction through guidance, not via rulemaking. Supported the Preserve Waters of the United States Act, S 2245. Dioxin - Opposed efforts by EPA to release a new reference dose level for dioxin.

Energy Initiatives - Worked to icentivize biogas production, energy efficiency measures and assistance, etc. Biogas Tax Incentives - Supported efforts to establish tax incentives for biogas production. Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Biofuels - Monitored legislation and regulations effecting domestic biofuels production and use. Farm Bill Energy Title - Advocated for funding and reforms to the Farm Bill Energy Title, especially the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP).

Import and Export Issues of Concern Trade Preference Programs Pending Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Under Negotiation Provided information related to the following issues: Preference program changes. Trade issues with our free trade partners, particularly Mexico re: NAFTA trucking dispute. Free Trade Agreements (FTA) that were pending Congressional approval (Colombia, South Korea and Panama). Trans-Pacific FTA. Central America FTA implementation. Geographical indications efforts by European Union. Various countries' dairy certification requirements. Dairy trade issues with Morocco and Russia. Animal issues for upcoming Codex Alimentarius Commission meetings. Worked on Russian trade challenges over SPS demands. Opposed efforts to require mandatory country of origin labeling for dairy products. Opposed efforts to weaken/defund WTO Brazilian cotton settlement.

2012 Farm Bill - Monitored and provided relevant information as needed on implementation. Provided information on industry consideration of long-term structural revisions to dairy programs and policies, including Foundation for the Future and HR 3062, the Dairy Security Act of 2011 (See next page for additional legislation). Other bills affecting dairy programs and policies: HR 3372 - Dairy Pricing Deregulation Act HR 6083 - Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 S 457 - Democracy for Dairy Producers Act of 2011 S 831 - Dairy COOL Act of 2011 S 1640 - Federal Milk Marketing Improvement Act of 2011 S 1682 - Dairy Advancement Act of 2011 S 1714 - Dairy Producer Income Protection Act of 2011 S 1715 - Dairy Pricing Reform and Farmer Protection Act of 2011 S 3240 - Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012

Fiscal Year 2012 Appropriations Legislation, including HR 2112, HR 2584 and HR 2055. Fiscal Year 2013 Agriculture Appropriations - Sought funding for agriculture programs, including Johne's disease management, Market Access Program, FMD, Dairy Indemnity Program, Farm Bill energy programs and conservation programs, Foreign Agriculture Service funding. Also, opposed attempts to prohibit funding for WTO Brazilian cotton settlement. Fiscal Year 2013 Interior/Environment Appropriations - Worked on efforts to bar funding for certain activities (See CAW Section).

Supported various efforts to improve and simplify the tax code for dairy farmers. Estate Tax - HR 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 - Supported efforts to reform estate taxes. Alternative Minimum Tax - Supported efforts to eliminate the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT). Bonus Depreciation - HR 1747 and S 700 - Supported legislation to make bonus deprecation for farm equipment permanent.

Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of new food safety law. Raw Milk - HR 1830 and S 1955 - Opposed efforts to authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products for direct human consumption.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - Advocated for certain reforms in Congress, and monitored these issues at the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Labor. H-2A Improvement Act - S 852 and HR 1720 Supported legislation to allow dairy farmers access to the seasonal worker (H-2A) visa program as a viable means for a legal workforce. A bill to provide for comprehensive immigration reform - S 1258 Supported legislation for a comprehensive immigration plan, including a pathway to citizenship and inclusion of AgJobs legislation. Legal Workforce Act HR 2164 Supported amendments to include a diary labor fix in this bill. Opposed passage through Committee. Accessibility Through Electronic Verification Act S 1196 Opposed legislation that will mandate electronic verification to all employers regardless of industry without an opportunity for a legal path to employing a new workforce. HARVEST Act of 2011 - S 1384 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. American Specialty Agriculture Act - HR 2847 - Supported amendments to include specific dairy labor issues. Access to Agricultural Labor Act of 2011 - HR 3024 - Supported passage of this legislation.

Youth Farm Labor - Opposed efforts to restrict work opportunities for youth employment on family farms.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 and S 747 - Supported legislation to increase truck weight limits within certain guidelines on federal interstate highways. Provided information on impacts to domestic dairy industry from cancellation of NAFTA Cross-Border Trucking Pilot Program.