MITT WALKER

Supported H.R. 1, specifically the tax and farm bill-related provisions Supported Section 453 of the House version of the FY26 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill

Supported S. 1821 and H.R. 3512, Tackling Predatory Litigation Funding Act Supported repeal of Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac policies requiring RCV rather than ACV policies.

Supported a reset and freeze of the Adverse Effect Wage Rate as related to the H-2A program

Support S. 587, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2025 Support H.R. 1301, the Death Tax Repeal Act Supported S. 1141, Disaster Reforestation Act Supported H.R. 262, Disaster Reforestation Act Supported S. 930, the Protecting American Farmlands Act

Supported S. 2396, the Farm Board Act of 2025 Supported S. 2872, the Emergency Pine Beetle Response Act of 2025 Supported S. 179, the FARM Act Supported Section 12007 of the House Ag Committees 2024 farm bill Supported H.R. 4673, the Save Our Bacon Act Supported federal funding for the International Fertilizer Development Center Supported S. 1255, the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 Supported S. 1028, the Honey Integrity Act Supported the expedited delivery of Supplemental Disaster Assistance Program by USDA

Supported federal funding for a domestic sterile fly production facility to combat New World Screwworm

Supported S. 179, the FARM Act Supported S. 176, the Not One More Inch or Acre Act Supported S. 1255, the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 Supported S. 1145, the Farmers Market Expansion Act of 2025 Supported H.R. 2379, the Farmers Market Expansion Act of 2025 Supported S. 1028, the Honey Integrity Act Supported the expedited delivery of Supplemental Disaster Assistance Program by USDA Supported H.R. 2307, to modernize the National Agricultural Statistics Service Supported S. 1207, The Feral Swine Eradication Act Supported S. 1255, The Cormorant Relief Act Supported the use of sound science in developing policies related to the MAHA movement

Opposed the listing of the Monarch Butterfly as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act

Supported S. 179, the FARM Act Supported S. 176, the Not One More Inch or Acre Act Encouraged members to request the Secretary of Agriculture to control HPAI Supported S. 1255, the Cormorant Relief Act of 2025 Supported S. 1145, the Farmers Market Expansion Act of 2025 Supported H.R. 2379, the Farmers Market Expansion Act of 2025 Supported S. 1028, he Honey Integrity Act Supported the expedited delivery of the ECAP program by USDA Supported the expedited delivery of weather-related disaster relief by USDA Supported H.R. 2307, to modernize the National Agricultural Statistics Service

Supported Sections 118 and 119 of the House FY25 Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations bill related to the H-2A program

Supported Sections 118 and 119 of the House FY25 Labor, Health, and Human Services Appropriations bill related to the H-2A program Supported H.R. 10545, American Relief Act of 2024

Supported H.R. 10045, the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024

Supported the H.R. 4417 and S. 2019, the Ending Agricultural Suppression Act Opposed S. 557, the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act Opposed EPAs Pilot Program and Herbicide Strategy Supported H.R. 7900, the EPA Accountability to Farm Country Act Supported H.R. 4210, the Disaster Reforestation Act Supported H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 Supported Section 12007 of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 which provides regulatory certainty for American livestock and poultry producers and prevents a patchwork of state regulations, like Californias Proposition 12, from creating chaos in the marketplace. Supported the Farmer Assistance and Revenue Mitigation Act of 2024 (FARM Act)

Supported S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 Supported H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Supported a freeze in the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate Opposed Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States Opposed Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States

Supported S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023 Supported H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Supported the H.R. 4417 and S. 2019, the Ending Agricultural Suppression Act Opposed S. 557, the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act Opposed EPAs Pilot Program and Herbicide Strategy Supported H.R. 7900, the EPA Accountability to Farm Country Act Opposed NASS decision to cancel the July Cattle report and discontinuing the Cotton Objective Yield Survey and all County Estimates for Crops and Livestock beginning in the 2024 production year Supported H.R. 4210, the Disaster Reforestation Act Supported H.R. 8467, the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 Supported Section 12007 of the Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2024 which provides regulatory certainty for American livestock and poultry producers and prevents a patchwork of state regulations, like Californias Proposition 12, from creating chaos in the marketplace. Supported approval of Bayers Xtendimax and BASFs Engenia labels for the 2025 crop year

Opposed EPAs Clean Water Act Effluent Limitations Guidelines and Standards for the Meat and Poultry Products Point Source Category.

Supported a freeze in the H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rate

Opposed Joint Resolution disapproving USDAs Poultry Transparency Rule Supported the H.R. 4417 and S. 2019, the Ending Agricultural Suppression Act Supported existing stocks order for use of dicamba in the 2024 growing season Opposed S. 557, the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming Act Supported continued use of GMO crops through cooperative agreements on Nation Wildlife Refuge System lands Supported USDAs Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Under the Packers and Stockyards Act Supported H.R. 4173, the Advancing Automation Research and Development in Agriculture Act Opposed EPAs Pilot Program and Herbicide Strategy

Supported extension of comment period on DOL and DHS worker protection rules

Opposed regulation of air emissions related to Potential Future Regulation for Emergency Release Notification Requirements for Animal Waste Air Emissions Under the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA).

Supported S. 2862, the American Farmers Feed the World Act of 2023 Supported S. 2786, the Farmers Market Expansion Act of 2023 Supported H.R. 1020, The BAITS Act Supported H.R. 3984, Feral Swine Eradication Act Supported H. Res. 588 in support of checkoffs Supported H.R. 4059, To include phosphate and potash on final critical minerals list Supported H.R. 3990, The Forest Data Modernization Act Supported S. 2523, Farm Board Act of 2023 Supported S. 2541, Mid-South Oilseed Double-Cropping Study Act of 2023 Supported S. 68, The FARM Act Supported S.926, The Protecting Americas Agricultural Land From Foreign Harm Act of 2023 Supported S. 1613, The Feral Swine Control Act Supported H.R. 6351, related to a commission on modernizing the National Agricultural Statistics Service Supported S. 3358, the Black Vulture Relief Act of 2023 Opposed delay of implementing USDAs Transparency in Poultry Grower Contracting and Tournaments; Final Rule Requested revisions to USDAs Emergency Relief Program for 2022 Supported H.R. 4764, the Honey Identification Verification and Enforcement (HIVE) Act, which would require the creation of a standard of identity for honey and update the labeling requirements for honey.

Supported the following amendments to H.R. 4368: Preventing funding of a rule to ban flavored milk Increased funding for NAHLN Preventing the closing or continuous closing of FSA related to COVID-19 Preventing funds from being used to mandate electronic ID ear tags for bison and cattle Opposed the following amendments to H.R. 4368: Striking funding or reducing funding for Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole programs No funds may be used to carry out commodity checkoff programs Reducing NRCS funding to FY16 levels Probitis the use of funds for non-recourse loans for raw can sugar or refined beet sugar Reduces funding for APHIS

Supported S. 2523, Farm Board Act of 2023 Supported S. 2541, Mid-South Oilseed Double-Cropping Study Act of 2023 Supported S. 68, The FARM Act Supported S.926, The Protecting Americas Agricultural Land From Foreign Harm Act of 2023 Supported S. 1613, The Feral Swine Control Act Supported H.R. 3984, Feral Swine Eradication Act Supported H.R. 1021, The BAITS Act Supported H.R. 3990, The Forest Data Modernization Act Supported H.R. 4059, To include phosphate and potash on final critical minerals list Supported H. Res. 588 in support of checkoffs Supported H.R. 2787, To amend the Consolidated Farm and Rural Development Act to modify provisions relating to rural decentralized water systems grants Supported H.R. 5096, the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act Supported H.R. 5070, the USDA CROP Act of 2023 Opposed mandatory base update in next farm bill

Filed Comments on Docket No. FDA-2023-D-0451, related to labeling of plant-based milk alternatives

Supported S.J. Res. 25, and H.J. Res. 59, related to the Adverse Effect Wage Rage Supported S. 874, the Farm Operations Support Act

Asked members to sign letter related to poultry exports to China and regionalization in the event of a highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreak

Supported S. 5135, the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Opposed Securities and Exchange Commission rules under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) that would require registrants to provide certain climate related information in their registration statements and annual reports (SEC, Senate and House)

Supported S. 1108, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2023

Supported H.J. Res. 27 Supported S.J. Res. 7

Supported (H.J.Res. 100) to implement the Tentative Agreement as brokered by the administration with the rail labor unions and the railroads

Submitted comments on Dicamba Revised Human Health and Draft Ecological Risk Assessments Document ID: EPA-HQ-OPP-2016-0223-0026 Encouraged House members to request update on ERP payment timing from USDA Signed Letter to President Biden requesting the Solicitor General opinion related to state labeling of glyphosate be withdrawn Supported USDA making Section 32 purchase of U.S. farm-raised catfish Requested Senators to requesting an extension of the Packers and Stockyards Act rulemaking comment period Encouraged RMA expansion of Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index product (USDA, House and Senate)

Encouraged House members to sign letter opposing the EUs excessive aflatoxin testing on peanuts resulting in a non-tariff trade barrier

Submitted comments to Department of the Interior (DOI) relative to the 2023-2028 Offshore Oil and Natural Gas Leasing Program (BOEM-2022-0031)

Opposed Securities and Exchange Commission rules under the Securities Act of 1933 (Securities Act) and Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act) that would require registrants to provide certain climate related information in their registration statements and annual reports (SEC, Senate and House)

Supported S. 3580, the Ocean Shipping Reform Act (Senate and House)

Opposed S.3229, Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021 (Senate) Opposed S. 3870 and H.R. 7606, the Meat & Poultry Special Investigator Act of 2022 (Senate and House) Encouraged RMA expansion of Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index product (USDA, House and Senate) Opposed Section 71102 of H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022 (Senate) Encouraged Senators to sign letter requesting President Biden to direct DOJ to reverse its recommendation and defend glyphosate as consistent with the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act requirements (Senate)

Opposed EPA label change on certain commercially available rodenticides Encouraged Senators to sign letter opposing EPA rule changes on WOTUS Submitted comments to EPA/USCOE on Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS)

Submitted Comments relative to Adverse Effect Wage Rate Methodology for the Temporary Employment of H-2A Nonimmigrants in Non-Range Occupations in the United States Document ID: ETA-2021-0006-0001

Opposed S.3229, Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2021 Supported S. 2931 and H.R. 5490, the Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act Opposed S. 2860, the Voluntary Checkoff Program Participation Act Encouraged RMA expansion of Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index product Encouraged EPA to re-evaluate the restriction of use of Enlist herbicide in Covington County, AL Encouraged Senators and House members to sign letter to President Biden expressing concern about fertilizer prices Opposed Forced Arbitration Injustice Repeal, or FAIR, Act, H.R. 963 Opposed Section 71102 of H.R. 4521, the America COMPETES Act of 2022

Supported congressional inquiries into Administration efforts on EU non-tariff trade barriers to U.S. peanuts

Supported S. 2857, the Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021 Opposed financial transaction disclosure requirements in H.R. 5376, House Budget Reconciliation Bill

Signed letter requesting H-2A workers coming to the United States be given a National Interest Exception to Proclamation on Suspension of Entry as Immigrants and Nonimmigrants of Certain Additional Persons Who Pose a Risk of Transmitting Coronavirus Disease 2019, which limits the travel of noncitizens from several countries, including South Africa.

Opposed repeal of stepped-up basis, lowering of estate tax exemption levels, repeal of Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges, and increase in capital gains taxes in budget reconciliation bill

Supported S. 2857, the Protecting Financial Privacy Act of 2021

Supported congressional inquiries into Administration efforts on EU non-tariff trade barriers to U.S. peanuts

Signed letter to Senate Leadership encouraging Senate action on farm labor reform including improvements to the H-2A program

Supported extending WHIP+ or similar program to address agricultural losses resulting from natural disasters including hurricanes in 2020 Support for S.1050 - A bill to enact as law certain regulations relating to the taking of double-crested cormorants. General support for agricultural research conducted by and funded by USDA Opposed increasing incentives for Conservation Reserve Program and opposition to increased acres being enrolled Encouraged elected officials to sign letter to USDA requesting payments to contract poultry on growers impacted by COVID-19 Encouraged elected officials to sign letter requesting U.S. Department of Justice to provide an update cattle markets investigation Supported S. 1251, Growing Climate Solutions Act

Communicated with Congress on the need for waivers for H-2A workers from South Africa in response to ban of travel from specific countries or regions Opposed H.R. 842, The Protecting Right to Organize (PRO) Act Opposed H.R. 1603, the Farm Worker Modernization Act

Supported USDA research funding levels in the House version of the FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations bill. The House version increases funding for McIntire-Stennis, 1890s Extension, Evans-Allen, AFRI, and all three 1994s programs; and maintains FY 2020 funding levels for Hatch, Smith-Lever, and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in the consolidated appropriations act Supported additional funding at USDA to cover shortfall in funding to address WHIP+ applications in the consolidated appropriations act Supported contract livestock producers being eligible for CFAP in the latest COVID-19 response bill Supported increase in funding for feral swine control programs at USDA in the consolidated appropriations act Supported continued funding of Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act programs at USDA in the consolidated appropriations act

Requested Risk Management Agency develop a wind endorsement similar to Hurricane Insurance Protection - Wind Index product for wind damage resulting from less than hurricane force winds Supported extending WHIP+ or similar program to address agricultural losses resulting from natural disasters including hurricanes in 2020

Supported USDA research funding levels in the House version of the FY 2021 Agriculture Appropriations bill. The House version increases funding for McIntire-Stennis, 1890s Extension, Evans-Allen, AFRI, and all three 1994s programs; and maintains FY 2020 funding levels for Hatch, Smith-Lever, and the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) in the consolidated appropriations act Supported additional funding at USDA to cover shortfall in funding to address WHIP+ applications in the consolidated appropriations act Supported contract livestock producers being eligible for CFAP in the latest COVID-19 response bill Supported increase in funding for feral swine control programs at USDA in the consolidated appropriations act Supported continued funding of Watershed Protection and Flood Prevention Act programs at USDA in the consolidated appropriations act

Discussed options for adjusting accounting rules for defined benefit plans in response to forced chronically low interest rates

Encouraged Congress to include a replenishment of USDA Commodity Credit Corporation funding in the continuing resolution

Opposed H.R. 7940 and S. 4406 to amend FIRFA Encouraged EPA to issue a multiple year registration for the dicamba products Xtendimax, Engenia and FeXapan that is simple, clear, and understandable. Encouraged Congress to provide USDA the authority to issue CFAP, CFAP2, or similar payments to contract poultry growers Provided damage assessments from Hurricane Sally and requested federal assistance through existing disaster programs

Requested clarification of certain Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) provisions as related to farmer eligibility Requested clarification of how H-2A employees should be counted in H-2A program in PPP Requested farms be eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)

Opposed H.R. 6494, the Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act Support for protections limiting liability for farms and businesses from COVID-19 related claims and lawsuits

Asked for more expeditious payments from Wildfire and Hurricane Indemnity Program (WHIP) payments Provided comments to USFWS Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment for the use of Genetically Engineered Crops in Wildlife Management Programs to Enable National Wildlife Refuges in the Southeast to Meet Waterfowl and Wildlife Management Objectives Provided suggestions for how CARES Act funding and Commodity Credit Corporation funding could be allocated to various commodity sectors to address losses related to COVID-19 Opposed payment limitation on Coronovirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) Requested assistance for catfish, nursery, and poultry producers in future COVID-19 response funding Supported S. 3797 and H.R. 6977, the Small Packer and Overtime Holiday Fee Relief COVID-19 Act Requested information from USDA on how various marketing arrangements would be treated under the CFAP program Requested EPA to allow for use of existing stocks of dicamba in the supply chain in light of 9th Circuit Court ruling which vacated labels for Enginia, Fexapan, and Xtendimax

Discussed FMSCA portal access issues for the reporting of drug test failures Discussed BUILD Grant Program with congressional staff

Expressed support to congressional offices for the Navigable Waters Protection Rule

Expressed opposition to H.R. 961, the Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2019

Expressed opposition to H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019

Support for H.R. 4881, Real MEAT Act of 2019 Opposition to H.R. 961, The Safeguard American Food Exports Act of 2019

Support for funding of the following in the FY2020 Appropriations Bill National Institute of Food and Agriculture Feral Swine Control Cogongrass Control Irrigation funding through NRCSs Watershed and Flood Prevention programs Disaster funding for agricultural damage resulting from weather events including excessive moisture and drought Expressed concern about the process of development of state block grants provided through H.R. 2157 Expressed support for Ag In the Classroom Funding in the FY2020 appropriations bill

Supported H.R. 2682, the Agricultural News and Rural Television Content Protection Act.

Support for ratifying USMCA Discussed impact of Chinese tariffs on agricultural exports Support for including hardwood lumber in any future trade mitigation programs developed bu USDA

Advocated for supplemental disaster funding in response to Hurricane Michael, as well as Tropical Storms Cindy and Gordan, and losses from excessive rainfall Asked Senate and House members to sign letter of support for funding of block grant submitted through the Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries for disaster recovery as authorized in Public Law No: 116-20 Supported continuing funding of Cogongrass control funding in FY20 Agricultural appropriations bill Supported continued funding of PL-566 Watershed Program through NRCS in FY20 Agricultural appropriation bill

Support for ratifying USMCA Discussed impact of Chinese tariffs on agricultural exports

Supported Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 dealing with Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies

Support for H.R. 268, H.R. 2157, S. 572, all related to Supplemental Appropriations for Disaster Relief Advocated for supplemental disaster funding in response to Hurricane Michael, as well as Tropical Storms Cindy and Gordon, and losses from excessive rainfall Supported language in appropriations bill to continue withholding funds for enforcing Electronic Logging Devices, particularly for those hauling livestock, insects, fish, or perishable commodities

farm bill implementation, agricultural trade, hours of service rules for truck drivers, clean water rule impact on agriculture, estate and other taxes impacting farmers, agricultural research funding, feral swine control, agricultural disaster aid, rural broadband funding, drone regulation, labeling (biotech and country of origin), agricultural labor and immigration,

farm bill implementation, agricultural trade, hours of service rules for truck drivers, clean water rule impact on agriculture, estate and other taxes impacting farmers, agricultural research funding, feral swine control, agricultural disaster aid, rural broadband funding, drone regulation, labeling (biotech and country of origin), agricultural labor and immigration,

Advocated for supplemental disaster funding in response to Hurricane Michael Supported language in appropriations bill to continue withholding funds for enforcing Electronic Logging Devices, particularly for those hauling livestock, insects, fish, or perishable commodities Supported language to include a returning worker exemption in the H-2B visa cap Supported H.R. 265, Agricultural Appropriations Act Supported H.R. 268, Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2019 Signed letter to Budget and Appropriations Committee Leadership opposing cuts to programs authorized by the farm bill

Supported Family Farmer Relief Act of 2019 dealing with Chapter 12 family farm bankruptcies

Discussed tariff impacts on agricultural commodities

Signed letter to Senate leadership in support title XIV of S.488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018, which ensures that any insurance standards adopted in international forums will be appropriate for U.S. insurance markets and will not unfairly disadvantage U.S. insurance companies and the millions of consumers served by the industry.

Supported H.R.2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and communicated with Senate and House offices the following points regarding conferencing the two bills: Title I - Commodities Actively Engaged definition - we support House language which broadens definition of family member for actively engaged determination for program eligibility to include nieces, nephews and first cousins; we oppose Senate language includes significantly tighter actively engaged provisions that limit only one person or entity in a farm operation to meet actively engaged requirement by providing management activities Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Test - we support House language which maintains the current AGI limitation at $900,000; we oppose Senate language which sets a new level at $700,000 Payment limitations - both bills continue the current payment limit of $125,000 for ARC/PLC program payments and maintains a separate payment limit for peanuts; we support continuation of the separate payment limit for peanuts Price Loss Coverage (PLC) - we support the House bills proposal to allow the PLC statutory reference price to float up to 115% based on market conditions Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC-CO) - we support Senate language which increases the plug yields in the benchmark revenue calculation from 70% to 75% Base Acres - Review/Update - the House bill states farms with base acres and no covered commodity planted or prevented planted at any point during 2009 through 2017, the base acres become unassigned; Senate bill requires a report within two years to address unplanted base acres; we support voluntary base updates and oppose mandatory base update, so with that in mind we would be more supportive of Senate approach Base Acres - Non-covered commodities - both bills allow the Secretary to include non-covered commodities such as fruits, vegetables, or wild rice planted on base to be considered the same as planting a covered commodity; consideration should be given to other agricultural endeavors on those acres such as crawfish, alfalfa, or sugarcane production Seed cotton - we support language in both bills that continue to make seed cotton eligible for Title I programs with a reference price of $0.367/lb Economic Adjustment Assistance for Upland Cotton - we support House language that provides for a modest increase in funding; we oppose the Senate language that only makes funding mandatory through 2021 Title II - Conservation Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Cap - House bill language which increases CRP acreage by 1 million acres per year up to 29 million acres; Senate bill increases total enrollment to 25 million acres for the life of the bill; we oppose an increase of the current cap of 24 million acres and would be more supportive of Senate language, but would prefer no increase at all CRP Permanent Easements - the House bill is silent; we oppose the Senate bill that creates a new program which would pay up to fair market value for land coming out of CRP contracts to place it in a permanent conservation easement CRP Rental Rates - the House bill states initial sign up will be set at 80% of NASS rental rates and steps down for subsequent re-enrollments (65% -1st, 55% - 2nd, 45%-3rd, 35% - 4th); Senate language sets rental rate at 88.5% of county average; the House bill provides for a significant incentive to enroll new lands over land currently in the program which takes more land out of production Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Livestock - the House bill removes 60% livestock carveout; Senate sets livestock carveout at 50%; we support ensuring sufficient funding levels for livestock priorities such as fencing and water supplies Feral Swine Pilot Program - we support the House bill which creates a new pilot program for feral swine control efforts; would suggest a couple of changes prioritizing implementation of proven control techniques over additional studies Titles XI and XII - Miscellaneous Provisions National Animal Disease Preparedness - both bills authorize funding for disease preparedness and response program; we support the House language than not only authorizes, but also funds the program Regulatory Reform: We support House language addressing the following regulatory issues: Improvements in the House version regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) The elimination of the requirement of an NPDES permit under the CWA for pesticides approved under FIFRA Repeal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule Provisions relating to the Protecting Interstate Commerce Act (PICA) Transportation - we support Senate language addressing greater regulatory flexibility for the transportation of agricultural commodities and livestock which should also include live fish and crawfish.

Supported H.R.2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and communicated with Senate and House offices the following points regarding conferencing the two bills: Title I - Commodities Actively Engaged definition - we support House language which broadens definition of family member for actively engaged determination for program eligibility to include nieces, nephews and first cousins; we oppose Senate language includes significantly tighter actively engaged provisions that limit only one person or entity in a farm operation to meet actively engaged requirement by providing management activities Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) Test - we support House language which maintains the current AGI limitation at $900,000; we oppose Senate language which sets a new level at $700,000 Payment limitations - both bills continue the current payment limit of $125,000 for ARC/PLC program payments and maintains a separate payment limit for peanuts; we support continuation of the separate payment limit for peanuts Price Loss Coverage (PLC) - we support the House bills proposal to allow the PLC statutory reference price to float up to 115% based on market conditions Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC-CO) - we support Senate language which increases the plug yields in the benchmark revenue calculation from 70% to 75% Base Acres - Review/Update - the House bill states farms with base acres and no covered commodity planted or prevented planted at any point during 2009 through 2017, the base acres become unassigned; Senate bill requires a report within two years to address unplanted base acres; we support voluntary base updates and oppose mandatory base update, so with that in mind we would be more supportive of Senate approach Base Acres - Non-covered commodities - both bills allow the Secretary to include non-covered commodities such as fruits, vegetables, or wild rice planted on base to be considered the same as planting a covered commodity; consideration should be given to other agricultural endeavors on those acres such as crawfish, alfalfa, or sugarcane production Seed cotton - we support language in both bills that continue to make seed cotton eligible for Title I programs with a reference price of $0.367/lb Economic Adjustment Assistance for Upland Cotton - we support House language that provides for a modest increase in funding; we oppose the Senate language that only makes funding mandatory through 2021 Title II - Conservation Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Cap - House bill language which increases CRP acreage by 1 million acres per year up to 29 million acres; Senate bill increases total enrollment to 25 million acres for the life of the bill; we oppose an increase of the current cap of 24 million acres and would be more supportive of Senate language, but would prefer no increase at all CRP Permanent Easements - the House bill is silent; we oppose the Senate bill that creates a new program which would pay up to fair market value for land coming out of CRP contracts to place it in a permanent conservation easement CRP Rental Rates - the House bill states initial sign up will be set at 80% of NASS rental rates and steps down for subsequent re-enrollments (65% -1st, 55% - 2nd, 45%-3rd, 35% - 4th); Senate language sets rental rate at 88.5% of county average; the House bill provides for a significant incentive to enroll new lands over land currently in the program which takes more land out of production Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Livestock - the House bill removes 60% livestock carveout; Senate sets livestock carveout at 50%; we support ensuring sufficient funding levels for livestock priorities such as fencing and water supplies Feral Swine Pilot Program - we support the House bill which creates a new pilot program for feral swine control efforts; would suggest a couple of changes prioritizing implementation of proven control techniques over additional studies Titles XI and XII - Miscellaneous Provisions National Animal Disease Preparedness - both bills authorize funding for disease preparedness and response program; we support the House language than not only authorizes, but also funds the program Regulatory Reform: We support House language addressing the following regulatory issues: Improvements in the House version regarding the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA) The elimination of the requirement of an NPDES permit under the CWA for pesticides approved under FIFRA Repeal of the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule Provisions relating to the Protecting Interstate Commerce Act (PICA) Transportation - we support Senate language addressing greater regulatory flexibility for the transportation of agricultural commodities and livestock which should also include live fish and crawfish.

Supported increased funding in the FY19 Interior and Ag appropriations bills for cogongrass control Supported language in the FY THUD appropriations bills delaying enforcement of electronic logging device rules for livestock haulers

Encouraged Senators to sign letter requesting a 90-day extension for the Mobility Fund II challenge process

Supported S. 2938, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act Supported H.R. 6079, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act

Supported S. 2432, National FFA Organizations Federal Charter Amendment Act

Communicated Farm Bill Priorities: Prioritize crop insurance and Title I commodity programs funding levels Maintain seed cotton program Maintain peanut program as it is currently designed Oppose increasing CRP acreage national cap Prioritize working lands conservation programs over land retirement programs

Supported passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2018 including provisions that: Require USDA FSIS to meet certain deadlines regarding equivalency determinations Allows more flexibility regarding plans required by the Watershed Rehabilitation Program Withholds funding for enforcement of ELD requirements for the remainder of the fiscal year Permanently exempts farms from reporting air emissions under CERCLA rules Increases funding for feral swine damage control programs

Encouraged House and Senate members to support H.R.1 and specifically supported provisions related to the doubling the exemption level for estate taxes, continuation of stepped-up basis, the new business expensing provisions, and the continuation of Sec. 1031 like-kind exchanges Opposed initial language in Senate Tax Reform bill reported out of committee dealing with the unrelated business income tax (UBIT)

Asked House members to co-sponsor H.R. 4058, the SALE Act of 2017 to amend the Packers and Stockyards Act Encourage House members to sign letter in support of biotechnology addressed to USDA, FDA, and EPA asking for increased coordination between the agencies that fosters more innovation Encourage House member to co-sponsor H.R. 3034, the Justin Smith Morrill Congressional Gold Medal Act Continued support for USDA FSIS Catfish Inspection Program (Senate & House) authorized by the Agricultural Act of 2014 Shared general farm bill priorities with House members

Contacted congressional delegation for assistance in reviewing the published wage rate for tree planters in the H-2B program

Expressed support S. 517, The Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act

Support H.R. 246, To repeal the annual fee on health insurance providers enacted by the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Sent letters encouraging tax reform to: Benefit all farm and ranch businesses, including sole proprietors, partnerships and sub-S corporations. Reduce income tax rates to a level that makes up for any deductions or credits lost. Allow businesses to deduct expenses when incurred; continue to allow for cash rather than accrual accounting; and continue Section 1031 "like-kind exchanges." Repeal estate taxes and continue stepped-up basis, which sets the value of land and buildings at what the property is worth when inherited. Lower taxes on capital investments, and do away with capital gains taxes being levied on transfers at the time of death. Preserve statutory accounting as the basis for tax accounting for insurers. Tax proposals must not distort an insurer's income and must be grounded in sound public policy. Significantly lower corporate tax rates. Maintain the Current Deductibility of Advertising Expenses.

Continued support for FSIS Catfish Inspection Program (Senate & House) Comments submitted in response to FSIS docket FSIS-2017-0017 notice regarding Siluriformes Compliance Guidance Expressed support for peanut program as authorized in the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Senate & House) Co-signed letter in response to the United States Department of Agricultures (USDA) request for public input on the proposed revisions to its biotechnology regulations (7 CFR part 340). Requested delegation to support Governors disaster declaration request in response to Tropical Strom Cindy and a wet planting season.

Support for language to be included in the omnibus appropriations bill adding cottonseed as a covered commodity for farm bill purposes Support for additional funding for bark beetle control in the FY18 Interior Appropriations bill Expressed support for increase in funding for national feral swine damage control program administered by USDA-WS-APHIS included in the FY17 omnibus bill

Offered support for language in the upcoming Omnibus/Continuing Resolution to include cottonseed as a covered commodity in regards to farm bill programs (Senate & House) Support for an increase in funding for the National Feral Swine Damage Management Program administered by USDA-APHIS (Senate & House)

Supported HR 6100, the Protect Family Farms and Business Act (House) Supported S. 205, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (Senate) Supported HR 631, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2017 (House)

Continued offering support for FSIS Catfish Inspection Program (Senate & House) Supported HR 1029, the Pesticide Registration Enhancement Act of 2017 (House) Supported HR 238, the Commodity End-User Relief Act (House) Expressed support for peanut program as authorized in the Agricultural Act of 2014 (Senate & House) Communicated with Congressional staff about Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza cases near Alabama (Senate & House) Communicated with USDA staff about the success of the Livestock Forage Program administered by FSA

Offered support for language in the December 9th Continuing Resolution to include cottonseed as a covered commodity in regards to farm bill programs

Expressed support for S. 560, the Promoting Automotive Repair, Trade, and Sales Act of 2015 (PARTs Act)

Shared white paper on regulatory reform priorities including CWA, EAJA, and APA with congressional staff

Asked House Offices to co-sponsor H. Res. 591 congratulating the farm credit system on their 100th anniversary

Requested increase in feral swine control funding for APHIS in the Senate and House Agricultural Appropriations bills

Asked Senate Offices to sign letter opposing IRS rules changes that would impact Lack of Marketability and Minority Discount

Asked Senate and House Offices to co-sponsor S. Res. 349 and H. Res. 591 congratulating the farm credit system on their 100th anniversary

Opposed S.J. Res. 28, a congressional disapproval resolution that would nullify the USDA catfish inspection program Supported S. 2609, the Biotech Labeling Solutions Act Supported S. 764, the vehicle for the biotech labeling bill

Opposed NDAA provision that would ban USDA from partnering with DoD in energy initiatives related to alternative fuels

Signed letter dated 1/25/16 to EPA Administrator expressing support for the registration of Enlist Duo herbicide Encouraged Senate and House members to ask Secretary of Agriculture to designate cottonseed as an other oilseed Encouraged House members to sign letter to Secretary Vilsack to support changes to the Minimum Quality and Handling Standards for Domestic and Imported Peanuts and the Qualify and Handling Requirements

Expressed support to Senate members for S. 2609, a bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a national voluntary labeling standard for bioengineered foods

Encouraged House members to co-sponsor H.R. 3880, the Stopping EPA Overreach Act of 2015 Encouraged House and Senate members to sign onto amicus brief opposing the EPAs Chesapeake Bay TMDL

Expressed opposition to crop insurance language in H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 Expressed support for H.R. 2029, Consolidated Appropriations Act specifically: Repeal of Country of Origin Labeling for Beef and Pork Language addressing Dietary Guidelines Additional funding for APHIS to address HPAI

Expressed support to House members for H.R. 2510, to amend the IR Code of 1986 to make permanent bonus depreciation Expressed support for the bill entitled, Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes, specifically: Bonus depreciation provisions Making permanent Sec. 179 expensing

Contacted Senate offices in support of S. 330, the Conservation Easement Incentive Act of 2015 Contacted House and Senate offices in support of extending Sec. 179 expensing (H.R. 636) and bonus depreciation (H.R. 2510)

Encouraged Senate, House, and USDA officials to closely monitor APHIS response to potential avian influenza outbreaks this fall and to ensure growers receive a portion of any indemnity payments issued for birds that are destroyed

Discussed with House and Senate opposition the proposed listing of the black pinesnake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (FWS-R4-ES-2014-0046) Expressed opposition to House Amendment 582 to the House FY2016 Interior Appropriations bill (H.R. 2822) addressing ESA provisions specific to the Greater Sage Grouse, Northern Long-Eared Bat, and the Grey Wolf Encouraged House members to sign letter to USFWS asking for an improved approach to managing black vultures that are depredating livestock Discussed pelican depredation on catfish farms with USDA officials

Contact with USDA staff regarding the Regional Conservation Partnership Program and determination of states without a significant irrigation history Contacted House staff in support of H.R. 2289, the Commodity End-Users Relief Act to reauthorize and improve the operations of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), as well as ensure robust markets, consumer protections, and a balanced approach to regulations

Letter written and other avocacy efforts in support of H.R. 1314, the Bipartisan Congressional Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 which provides for Trade Promotion Authority

Contact regarding Regional Conservation Partnership Program administered by NRCS - specifically regarding state irrigation history determinations Discussed USDA defination of "actively engaged" which determines eligibility for farm program payments Express support for USDA catfish inspection program

Discussed H.R. 1773, the Agricultural Guest Worker Act of 2013 with House staff Contacted House in opposition to H.R. 1147, the Legal Workforce Act, which would make the use of E-Verify mandatory

Contacted House and Senate expressing concern about Dietary Guidelines issued by the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee that address issues like environmental impacts, sustainability, etc.

Issued letter and contacted legislative staff opposing the listing of the black pinesnake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (FWS-RW-ES-2014-0046)

Matters related to Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

Issued letter in support of the merger between AT&T and DirecTV

Implementation of the 2014 Farm Bill, specifically implementation of the Regional Conservation Partnership Program

Support for H.R. 5213, Simplifying Technical Aspects Regarding Seasonality Act of 2014

FAA-2014-0396 - letter submitted opposing the Federal Aviation Administration's interpretation of the Special Rule for Model Aircraft relating to the use of unmanned aerial vehicals

H.R. 4800 and S. 2389, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2015 Opposition to language withholding USDA funding for the inspection of horse processing facilities Opposition to the mandatory labeling of GMO salmon Support for maintaining funding for implementation of final GIPSA rule published on 12/9/2011 dealing with producer/processor relationships Support for USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) funding Opposition to any amendments withholding funding for the implementation of the catfish inspection program at USDA-FSIS Support funding for the Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) Support funding for the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP) administered by USDA-NRCS Support for working lands conservation programs such as the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) administered by USDA-NRCS Opposition to amendments withholding funds for the Modernization of Poultry Slaughter Inspection rule Opposition to amendments wihtholding funding for implementation of the "Milk in the Northeast and Other Marketing Areas; Order Amending the Orders" rule published by the Agricultural Marketing Service of the USDA in the Federal Register on April 23, 2010 S 2438, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations ACt, 2015 Support for amendment witholding funding for the implementaion of new hours of service rules until a study on the impact of the rules is completed

H.R. 2642 - Agricultural Act of 2014 - support of final passage in House and Senate; H.R. 935 - Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 - support of the bill that would amend the CWA and FIFRA to clarify intent and eliminate the requirment of an NPDES permit for pesticide applications approved under FIFRA

Support for H.R. 4076 - Home Heating Emergency Assistance Through Transportation Act of 2014" or "HHEATT Act" which reactivates emergency exemptions that were issued or extended by FMCSA between February 5 and March 21, 2014, to provide regulatory relief for commercial motor vehicle operations directly supporting the delivery of propane and home heating fuels to areas under emergency.

Discussed the impact of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) on Alabama agriculture with Senate and House staff

Asked Senators to sign letter oppositing OSHA regulation of small farms and discussed issue with House members

Support for second comment period on FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act Rules and oppostion to certain provisions of the rules (i.e. water standards, soil amendments, etc.) Opposition to mandatory labeling of GE salmon

Expressed concern related to Wire Act ruling that allows for internet sales of lottery tickets

S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 - emaphasis on commodity, crop insurance, and conservation titles H.R. 1947 and H.R. 2642, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 - emaphasis on commodity, crop insurance, and conservation titles

S. 601, Water Resources Development Act of 2013 - support for amendment related to spill prevention regulations for farms

S. 954, Agriculture, Food and Jobs Act of 2013, with empahsis on support for Commoditym Conservation, and Crop Insurance Titles H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013, with emphasis on support for Commodity, Conservation, and Crop Insurance Titles

H.R. 935, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2013 - contacts made in support of bill

S. 1244, Agriculture Appropriations Bill with emphasis on opposing amendments related to eliminating funding for horse processing, catfish inspection. Also opposed language requiring labeling of genetically modified fish. H.R. 2410, Agriculture Appropriations Bill with emaphsis on opposing horse processing amendment to preclude funding for inspection. Also, supported funding for research related to control of feral swine through contraception.

S. 954, Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013 with emphasis on support for Commodity, Conservation, and Crop Insurance Titles H.R. 1947, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Managment Act of 2013, with emphasis on support for Commodity, Conservation, and Crop Insurance Titles

Matters related to Public Law 111-203, Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act

-H.R. 349, Preserving Marginal Lands and Protecting Farming Act -Discussions about the yet to be written farm bill that includes Agricultural Water Enhancement Program and Farmers Market Nutirtion Programs

-H.R. 152, Disaster Relief Appropriations Act of 2013 (amendments to eliminate farm bill direct payments) -H.R. 933, Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013 (including biotech regulations, GIPSA Rule, and Sugar Program) -S. Con. Res. 8, Senate Budget Resolution (Amendments dealing with Crop Insuance and Sugar Program)Funding for wild pig contraception research in FY14 Ag Appropriations Bill

S. 3240, Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012 - All titles H.R. 6083, Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012 - All titles Matters related to sheep markets and Packers and Stockyards Act

H.R. 6439, Keep the Forest and the Farm in the Family Act H.R. 8, American Tax Payer Relief - particularly provisions dealing with estate tax and farm bill extension

H.R. 6388, To Amend the Horse Protection Act... Matters related to the Controlled Sustances Act impacts on mobile veterinarians

H.R. 872, Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act - eliminates NPDES permits for pesticide use in or near waters of the U.S. H.R. 4278, Preserving Rural Resources Act - reaffirms agricultural and silvicultural exemptions in CWA S. 2245, Preserve the Waters of the U.S. Act - EPA/USCOE guidance document

H.R. 3798, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 S. 3239, Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012 H.R. 6194, U.S. Agriculture Sector Relief Act of 2012 - continued use of Methyl Bromide in horticulture

EPA's Renewable Fuels Standard in light of drought and lost corn production

H.R. 4089 - Sportsman's Heritage Act of 2012

Lean Finely Textured Beef Labeling S. 3239 and H.R. 3798 - Egg Products Inspection Act Amendments of 2012

S. 1813 - MAP-21 Agriculture exemptions in FMCSA regulations

Department of Labor - Proposed Child Labor Regulation

2012 Farm Bill H.R. 3454 - Preserving Marginal Lands and Protecting Farming Act of 2011 Agricultural Appropriations Federal Checkoff Programs PACA Rule

H.R. 3074 - Cormorant Management and Natural Resources Protection Act

HR 3074 - Cormorant Management and Natural Resources Protection Act

India Ban on U.S. poultry products Free Trade Agreements (Columbia, Korea, Panama)

HR 1380 and S. 1863 - New Alternative Transportation to Give Americans Solutions Act