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A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes.
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB opposed S.J. Res 28 which would overturn statutorily required imported catfish inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service. Instead it would transfer inspection to the Food and Drug Administration. Keeping the inspection with FSIS provides more safety to consumers and helps protect domestic production from a devastating loss of finding adulterated fish on dinner tables. TFB also opposed the misuse of the Congressional Review Act to circumvent Congressional Intent.
Specific issues are shown only where the LDA source assigned them to this lobbyist. Targets apply to the associated filing.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) - Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of this 12-nation trade agreement.
TFB opposed S.J. Res 28 which would overturn statutorily required imported catfish inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service. Instead it would transfer inspection to the Food and Drug Administration. Keeping the inspection with FSIS provides more safety to consumers and helps protect domestic production from a devastating loss of finding adulterated fish on dinner tables. TFB also opposed the misuse of the Congressional Review Act to circumvent Congressional Intent.
Source: Senate LDA
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Farm and ranch families need certainty their operations can be passed to future generations without fear of a debilitating tax bill. As long as the Estate Tax is in effect, Congressional action can make modifications that would expose more operations to the tax. Farm Bureau supports complete repeal of the tax.
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Farm and ranch families need certainty their operations can be passed to future generations without fear of a debilitating tax bill. As long as the Estate Tax is in effect, Congressional action can make modifications that would expose more operations to the tax. Farm Bureau supports complete repeal of the tax.
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Farm and ranch families need certainty their operations can be passed to future generations without fear of a debilitating tax bill. As long as the Estate Tax is in effect, Congressional action can make modifications that would expose more operations to the tax. Farm Bureau supports complete repeal of the tax.
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Farm and ranch families need certainty their operations can be passed to future generations without fear of a debilitating tax bill. As long as the Estate Tax is in effect, Congressional action can make modifications that would expose more operations to the tax. Farm Bureau supports complete repeal of the tax.
Repeal of mandatory Country of Origin labeling for beef, pork and chicken. COOL must be repealed to avoid $3 billion in trade retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Such retaliation would be potentially devastating for agriculture. Supported HR 2393 and worked for its passage. Trade Promotion Authority - work in support of Congressional passage of H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Passage of fast track and trade promotion authority paves way for adoption of trade agreements that benefit agriculture.
Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Withdrawal of EPA Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Repeal of mandatory Country of Origin labeling for beef, pork and chicken. COOL must be repealed to avoid $3 billion in trade retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Such retaliation would be potentially devastating for agriculture. Supported HR 2393 and worked for its passage. The U. S. Senate has yet to act on this issue. We continue to work for resolution.
Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Repeal of mandatory Country of Origin labeling for beef, pork and chicken. COOL must be repealed to avoid $3 billion in trade retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Such retaliation would be potentially devastating for agriculture. Supported HR 2393 and worked for its passage. Trade Promotion Authority - work in support of Congressional passage of H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Passage of fast track and trade promotion authority paves way for adoption of trade agreements that benefit agriculture.
Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Repeal of mandatory Country of Origin labeling for beef, pork and chicken. COOL must be repealed to avoid $3 billion in trade retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Such retaliation would be potentially devastating for agriculture. Supported HR 2393 and worked for its passage. Congress repealed COOL in December 2015.
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
Withdrawal of EPA Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
Withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
Withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
S. 744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Guest Worker Program
Disapproving a rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the endangerment finding and the cause or contribute findings for greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act.
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
H.J. Res. 76 - Green House Gas Emmissions
Agricultural Job Opportunities, Benefits, and Security Act of 2009
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
HR 2414 AGJOBS Act of 2009 Guest Worker Program
HR 3905 - Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009, all provisions related to rural landowners, farmers & ranchers
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration, and for other purposes.
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
HR 4154 To permanently reform the Estate Tax
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration, and for other purposes.
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
H. R. 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009
Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
H.R.4645 - Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act To remove obstacles to legal sales of United States agricultural commodities to Cuba and to end travel restrictions on all Americans to Cuba.
Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
HR 4645 - To promote agriculture trade with Cuba by removing 3rd country financing requirements and opening up all travel restrictions for U.S. Citizens
S1733 - Clean Energy & Jobs & America Power Act "Cap and Trade Legislation", all provisions related to increased costs of production for farmer & ranchers.
S 787 Clean Water Reauthorization Act, all provisions related to agriculture.
S. 787 Clean Water Restoration Act
Oppose budget reductions for agriculture. Need to provide adequate fund level for commodity and crop insurance programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
WOTUS Rule by EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sought public comments on a proposed rulemaking that will vastly expand the federal jurisdictional of the Clean Water Act. If finalized, many ditches, farm ponds, waterways, erosion control features, and adjacent wetland areas could be interpreted to be waters of the United States and therefore regulated by the EPA and Corps of Engineers. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to have EPA and the Corps of Engineers withdraw this damaging and extremely unpopular rule.
Comprehensive immigration reform, seeking support and passage of legislation providing for an adequate agriculture workforce, a workable process for agricultural producers in determining a worker's legal status, and improving border security against harmful actions.
GMO Labeling - Texas Farm Bureau supported passage of legislation to pre-empt state laws which would enact a patchwork of conflicting regulations related to food labeling. Agriculture needs clarity with respect to technology access that only a single, federal standard can provide.
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) - Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of this 12-nation trade agreement.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. Tax Extenders: Farm and Ranch families are subject to many tax provisions that expired December 31, 2014. Farm Bureau worked toward passage of a year-end package of tax extenders that are of importance to farm and ranch businesses, such as Section 179 expensing, which was signed into law in December.
Withdrawal of EPA Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
Repeal of mandatory Country of Origin labeling for beef, pork and chicken. COOL must be repealed to avoid $3 billion in trade retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Such retaliation would be potentially devastating for agriculture. Supported HR 2393 and worked for its passage. Congress repealed COOL in December 2015.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2015 · third_quarter · Q3
Repeal of mandatory Country of Origin labeling for beef, pork and chicken. COOL must be repealed to avoid $3 billion in trade retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Such retaliation would be potentially devastating for agriculture. Supported HR 2393 and worked for its passage. The U. S. Senate has yet to act on this issue. We continue to work for resolution.
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. Tax Extenders: Farm and Ranch families are subject to many tax provisions that expired December 31, 2014. Farm Bureau works toward passage of a year-end package of tax extenders that are of importance to farm and ranch businesses, such as Section 179 expensing.
Withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Farm and ranch families need certainty their operations can be passed to future generations without fear of a debilitating tax bill. As long as the Estate Tax is in effect, Congressional action can make modifications that would expose more operations to the tax. Farm Bureau supports complete repeal of the tax.
Withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, H.R. 1732 and S. 1140 each would require EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw their proposed rule and resubmit following terms laid down by Congress. This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas. Therefore, we support both efforts to force its withdrawal.
Repeal of mandatory Country of Origin labeling for beef, pork and chicken. COOL must be repealed to avoid $3 billion in trade retaliation by Canada and Mexico. Such retaliation would be potentially devastating for agriculture. Supported HR 2393 and worked for its passage. Trade Promotion Authority - work in support of Congressional passage of H.R. 1314, Trade Act of 2015. Passage of fast track and trade promotion authority paves way for adoption of trade agreements that benefit agriculture.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2015 · first_quarter · 1A
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Farm and ranch families need certainty their operations can be passed to future generations without fear of a debilitating tax bill. As long as the Estate Tax is in effect, Congressional action can make modifications that would expose more operations to the tax. Farm Bureau supports complete repeal of the tax.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2015 · first_quarter · 1A
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Farm and ranch families need certainty their operations can be passed to future generations without fear of a debilitating tax bill. As long as the Estate Tax is in effect, Congressional action can make modifications that would expose more operations to the tax. Farm Bureau supports complete repeal of the tax.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Provides framework for administration to negotiate trade agreements with foreign countries, and provides for a simple up-or-down vote by Congress on those agreements. Approval provides improved opportunities for sales of U.S. agriculture commodities.
Unrelated Business Income Tax - The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. HR 1105 Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - Farm and ranch families need certainty their operations can be passed to future generations without fear of a debilitating tax bill. As long as the Estate Tax is in effect, Congressional action can make modifications that would expose more operations to the tax. Farm Bureau supports complete repeal of the tax.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2014 · fourth_quarter · 4A
1. Texas Farm Bureau is a proponent for improved international trade agreements. Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) for the President is currently expired. Farm Bureau supports re-authorizing TPA to facilitate efforts on the Trans Pacific Partnership and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
1. Senate tax extenders, seeking support and passage of legislation extending special tax considerations for individuals and businesses, including for agriculture cash accounting, Section 179 accelerated depreciation and Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) 2. House tax extenders, seeking support and passage of legislation extending special tax considerations for individuals and businesses, including for agriculture cash accounting, and section 179 accelerated depreciation. Efforts to have UBIT included in the House legislation. 3. UBIT-Unrelated Business income Tax. The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering that the for profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to gain temporary or permanent extension of this consideration.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
1. WOTUS Rule by EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sought public comments on a proposed rulemaking that will vastly expand the federal jurisdictional of the Clean Water Act. If finalized, many ditches, farm ponds, waterways, erosion control features, and adjacent wetland areas could be interpreted to be waters of the United States and therefore regulated by the EPA and Corps of Engineers. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to have EPA and the Corps of Engineers withdraw this damaging and extremely unpopular rule.
1. Texas Farm Bureau is a proponent for improved international trade agreements. Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) for the President is currently expired. Farm Bureau supports re-authorizing TPA to facilitate efforts on the Trans Pacific Partnership and Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
House tax extenders, seeking support and passage of legislation extending special tax considerations for individuals and businesses, including for agriculture cash accounting, and section 179 accelerated depreciation. Efforts to have UBIT included in the House legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2014 · second_quarter · 2A
UBIT-Unrelated Business income Tax. The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering that the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to gain temporary or permanent extension of this consideration. Tax Extenders Package - Section 179 Expensing Section 179 allows small business owners (including farmers) to receive their entire depreciation deduction in one year. Texas Farm Bureau seeks an extension of Section 179 levels (the maximum amount to expense would move from $25,000 back to $500,000 - as it was from 2010 to 2013 - and the phase-out threshold would be set at $2 million).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Border Security/Immigration Reform Many agriculture operations are very labor intensive, and a domestic work-force willing to fulfill the workload is not available. Agriculture producers are often required to higher foreign workers to complete these task. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to acquire workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops. Texas Farm Bureau is seeking comprehensive reform to US immigration and border security.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for passage of Farm Bill, providing authority for comparable program, research promotion and trade.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2013 · third_quarter · 3A
UBIT-Unrelated Business Income Tax. The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering that the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to gain temporary or permanent extension of this consideration
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
UBIT-Unrelated Business Income Tax. The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering that the for-profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to gain temporary or permanent extension of this consideration
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for passage of Farm Bill, Providing authority for comparable program, research and promotion and trade.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for passage of Farm Bill. Providing authority for comparable program, research promotion and trade.
S. 744 - Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act Guest Worker Program
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for passage of Farm Bill. Providing authority for commodity program, resesarch promotion and trade
Filing targets: SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for passage of Farm Bill. Providing authority for commodity program, research promotion and trade
Unrelated Business Income Tax to provide for extension of the considerations provided to non-profit organizations for income earned through business endeavors.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2012 · first_quarter · Q1
Oppose budget reductions for agriculture. Need to provide an adequate fund level for commodity and crop insurance programs.
Support for passage of Farm Bill. Providing authority for comparable program, research promotion and trade.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2011 · third_quarter · Q3
Farm Bill - Monitoring activity of "Super Committee" communicating of selected delegation members on various proposals for 2012 farm legislation
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2011 · second_quarter · Q2
Pending Free Trade Agreements Panama, South Korea, and Columbia. Relating to provisions that promote the ability of U.S. agriculture commodities to be traded with reduced tariffs to these countries.
FY 2012 Agriculture Appropriations bill H.R. 2112. Relating to provisions regarding agriculture research, promotion, education, and trade.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
HR 2414 AGJOBS Act of 2009 Guest Worker Program
S1733 - Clean Energy & Jobs & America Power Act "Cap and Trade Legislation", all provisions related to increased costs of production for farmer & ranchers.
S 787 Clean Water Reauthorization Act, all provisions related to agriculture.
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2010 · third_quarter · Q3
HR 4154 To permanently reform the Estate Tax
HR 4645 - To promote agriculture trade with Cuba by removing 3rd country financing requirements and opening up all travel restrictions for U.S. Citizens
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2010 · first_quarter · Q1
H. R. 4154 Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Business Act of 2009
H.R.4645 - Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act To remove obstacles to legal sales of United States agricultural commodities to Cuba and to end travel restrictions on all Americans to Cuba.
S. 787 Clean Water Restoration Act
Provides framework for administration to negotiate trade agreements with foreign countries, and provides for a simple up-or-down vote by Congress on those agreements. Approval provides improved opportunities for sales of U.S. agriculture commodities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Provides framework for administration to negotiate trade agreements with foreign countries, and provides for a simple up-or-down vote by Congress on those agreements. Approval provides improved opportunities for sales of U.S. agriculture commodities.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 399 Secure Borders Act & HR 1772 Legal Workforce Act - Modifications are needed to assure agriculture producers will have access to the legal workforce needed to grow and harvest a domestically produced supply of food and fiber.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
1. Comprehensive immigration reform, seeking support and passage of legislation providing for an adequate agriculture workforce, a workable process for agricultural producers in determining a worker's legal status, and improving border security against harmful actions. 2. Border Security/Immigration Reform - Agriculture operations are very labor intensive, and a domestic work-force willing to fulfill the workload is not available. Agriculture producers are often required to hire foreign workers to complete these tasks. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to secure workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops. Texas Farm Bureau is seeking comprehensive reform to US immigration and border security.
1. WOTUS Rule by EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sought public comments on a proposed rulemaking that will vastly expand the federal jurisdictional of the Clean Water Act. If finalized, many ditches, farm ponds, waterways, erosion control features, and adjacent wetland areas could be interpreted to be waters of the United States and therefore regulated by the EPA and Corps of Engineers. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to have EPA and the Corps of Engineers withdraw this damaging and extremely unpopular rule.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
1. Senate tax extenders, seeking support and passage of legislation extending special tax considerations for individuals and businesses, including for agriculture cash accounting, Section 179 accelerated depreciation and Unrelated Business Income Tax (UBIT) 2. House tax extenders, seeking support and passage of legislation extending special tax considerations for individuals and businesses, including for agriculture cash accounting, and section 179 accelerated depreciation. Efforts to have UBIT included in the House legislation. 3. UBIT-Unrelated Business income Tax. The non-profit Texas Farm Bureau receives income from its arrangement with for-profit affiliated entities. Considering that the for profit entity already pays taxes on profits as is appropriate, the U.S. tax code provides for special consideration for the non-profit. These considerations have been extended for one or two year periods through legislation. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to gain temporary or permanent extension of this consideration.
1. Comprehensive immigration reform, seeking support and passage of legislation providing for an adequate agriculture workforce, a workable process for agricultural producers in determining a worker's legal status, and improving border security against harmful actions. 2. Border Security/Immigration Reform - Agriculture operations are very labor intensive, and a domestic work-force willing to fulfill the workload is not available. Agriculture producers are often required to hire foreign workers to complete these tasks. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to secure workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops. Texas Farm Bureau is seeking comprehensive reform to US immigration and border security.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
HR 3905 - Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009, all provisions related to rural landowners, farmers & ranchers
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.J. Res. 76 - Green House Gas Emmissions
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE