DAVID HICKEY

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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

2008 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 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

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

2008 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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - 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 dairy labor fix in the bill. 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.

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.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - 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 dairy labor fix in the bill. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - 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 dairy labor fix in the bill. 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.

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.

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.

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.

Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agriculture workers. H-2A and E-Verify - 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 dairy labor fix in the bill. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2008 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

2008 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

2008 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 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

2008 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 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

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 - 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.

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.

Truck Weight Limits - HR 763 - 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulation on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contanimant residue problems. Mantadory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provide information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue.

Animal Welfare - Provided educational outreach on animal welfare practices of the dairy industry and opposed any new, more restrictive regulation on this issue. Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contanimant residue problems. Mantadory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Tissue Residue - Monitored and provide information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic tissue residue.

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) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring 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 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) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring 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 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) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring 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 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.

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) - Support funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Support steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - HR 965 and S 1211 - Oppose legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory Cattle - Monitoring 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.

1099 Reform - Worked on legislation to reform 1099 reporting requirements, including HR 4, S 18 and S 223.

1099 Reform - Worked on legislation to reform 1099 reporting requirements, including HR 4, S 18 and S 223.

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

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Legislation would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under the Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed legislation - S 1816, HR 3842 and HR 5509 - Legislation to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts through HR 5509. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - SJ Res 26, HJ Res 76, HR 4753 and S 3072 - Supported legislation to halt or delay efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions throught the Clean Air Act.

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Legislation would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under the Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed legislation - S 1816, HR 3842 and HR 5509 - Legislation to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts through HR 5509. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - SJ Res 26, HJ Res 76, HR 4753 and S 3072 - Supported legislation to halt or delay efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions throught the Clean Air Act.

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

Renewable Fuel Requirements and Supports - Participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact of feed and fuel prices. Energy Initiatives - Worked with key legislators to incentive biogas production, energy efficiency, etc. Renewable Portfolio/Electricity Standard - S 3813 - Supported efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. Climate Change Legislation - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and American Power Act - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Comprehensive Energy Legislation - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 and Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S 622 and HR 2359 - Supported bill requiring temporary duties on ethanol, as well as other measures. Biogas Tax Incentives - S 306 and HR 1158 - Supported bill to incentivize biogas production.

Renewable Fuel Requirements and Supports - Participated in activities to highlight the linkage of such policies to the impact of feed and fuel prices. Energy Initiatives - Worked with key legislators to incentive biogas production, energy efficiency, etc. Renewable Portfolio/Electricity Standard - S 3813 - Supported efforts to obligate utilities to include in their resource portfolios a certain amount of electricity from renewable energy sources. Climate Change Legislation - American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009, Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act, Carbon Limits and Energy for America's Renewal (CLEAR) Act, Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 and American Power Act - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Comprehensive Energy Legislation - American Clean Energy Leadership Act of 2009 and Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010 - Provided information on impact to dairy industry. Imported Ethanol Parity Act - S 622 and HR 2359 - Supported bill requiring temporary duties on ethanol, as well as other measures. Biogas Tax Incentives - S 306 and HR 1158 - Supported bill to incentivize biogas production.

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

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

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

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

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

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307, H.R.5504 and H.Res.1742 - Provided information important to the dairy industry. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - S. 510 and H.Res.1574 - Legislation to overhaul nation's food safety system. Tester-Hagan Amdt. - S. 510 - Opposed bill to exempt small producers from certain food safety standards and requirements.

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

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

Food Safety - Worked on legislation to improve our nation's food safety system. Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Nutrition - Worked on child nutrition reauthorization and dietary guidelines. Safe FEAST Act - HR 1332 - Focused on improving food safety measures. Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 - HR 759 - Focuses on food safety standards for fresh fruit and vegetables, but could apply to other sectors, as well. Trade enforcement bills - HR 496 - Address food safety measures pertaining to imported products. Provided information on impact of lifting the voluntary moratorium on products from cloned animals. Interstate Traffic of Unpasteurized Milk and Milk Products - HR 778 - Oppose due to serious human health risks. Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act - Supported improvements to Child Nutrition Act and increased funding. Child Nutrition Promotion and School Lunch Protection Act - HR 1324 and S 934 - Supported bill to amend Child Nutrition Act to regulate foods sold outside the school meal programs. Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 - HR 875 - Creates a single food agency and updates various requirements. Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009 - HR 2749 - Bill to expand the Food and Drug Adminstration's authority to oversee the food supply of the United States. Tracing and Recalling Agricultural Contamination Everywhere Act of 2009 - HR 814 - Directs USDA to establish a traceability system for all stages of manufacturing, processing, packaging and distribution of meat and poultry. Provided information on the importance of nutrient-dense food consumption. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 - S.3307, H.R.5504 and H.Res.1742 - Provided information important to the dairy industry. FDA Food Safety Modernization Act - S. 510 and H.Res.1574 - Legislation to overhaul nation's food safety system. Tester-Hagan Amdt. - S. 510 - Opposed bill to exempt small producers from certain food safety standards and requirements.

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

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

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

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

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Legislation would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under the Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed legislation - S 1816, HR 3842 and HR 5509 - Legislation to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts through HR 5509. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - SJ Res 26, HJ Res 76, HR 4753 and S 3072 - Supported legislation to halt or delay efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions throught the Clean Air Act.

Clean Air and Water - Addressing concerns to greatly expand the authority of the Environmental Protection Agency through the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act. Clean Water Restoration Act - S 787 - Legislation would expand the federal Clean Water Act jurisdiction to encompass not just navigable waters, but all waters of the United States. Lobbied in opposition to this major change to the Clean Water Act. S 527 and HR 1426 - Support bill to prevent EPA from regulating methane emitted from livestock operations under the Clean Air Act. Chesapeake Bay Watershed legislation - S 1816, HR 3842 and HR 5509 - Legislation to address the pollution levels in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed. Lobbied in opposition to the major changes in S 1816 and HR 3852. Supported efforts through HR 5509. Greenhouse Gas Emissions - SJ Res 26, HJ Res 76, HR 4753 and S 3072 - Supported legislation to halt or delay efforts by EPA to regulate greenhouse gas emissions throught the Clean Air Act.

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

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

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

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

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

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