mr MICHAEL OSCAR

H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 H.R. 1512, the CLEAN Future Act and PFAS Funding The PFAS Congressional Taskforce

Safe Banking Act of 2021 USDA's Hemp Interim Final Rule COVID-19 Implications on USDA's Food Safety and Inspection Service and Agriculture Marketing Service Laboratory Services COVID-19 Implications on FDA's Office of Regulatory Affairs Division of Field Science and Office of Human and Animal Laboratory Operations

H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act of 2021

H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 FY22 House Education Appropriations Language for Federal Perkins Funding for accredited Apprenticeship Colleges

H.R. 447, National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 FY22 House Education Appropriations Language for Federal Perkins Funding for accredited Apprenticeship Colleges

H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021 H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers Act of 2021

National Apprenticeship Act of 2021

Monitoring federal funding opportunities S. 1423 the Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act S. 3544 the Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities COVID-19 funding bills

Monitored federal funding opportunities

SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage H.R. 2344 - Change Orders Small Business Transparency Legislation S 1790 - the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) S 1434 - Ban of reverse auction on construction services H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers

PFAS Congressional Taskforce H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 S.734/H.R.1668 - Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6602 Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act H.R. 2093 Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act H.R. 1595 - The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act H.R. 5329 / S.2990 Freedom of Competition Act of 2019

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP)s H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Transportation Infrastructure

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders - H.R. 2344 Reverse Auction - S.1434 H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Transportation Infrastructure

Assisted in securing passage of the FY2021 Agriculture Appropritions Bill as part of the Omnibus COVID Budget Package. It provided $2.8 Million fo rthe Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA) program for FY2021. ATTRA is funded through the USDA''s Rural Business Cooperative Service by a Cooperative Agreement with the National Center for Appropriate Technology, a private not-for-profit organization locaed in Butte, Montana.

Assisting in helping to pass the dairy provisions in the Omnibus Budget COVID Bill that included: $13 Billion for agriculture in general, $11.187 Billion that could be utilized for a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments to dairy farmer, $400 Million for a dairy donation program to food banks, $400 Million for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TFAP), Upgrading the Dairy Margin Coverage program, Eliminating the paycheck Protection Program (PPP) IRS Rule on deductions allowed for expenses paid with proceeds from forgiven PPP loans, $635 Million to cover AQI budget shortfall for Customs and Border Patrol Agents Agricultural Inspectors and Canine Teams, 1% low fat flavored Milk restored in the school lunch line, $1.5 Billion for the Farmers to Family Food Box Program, $6 Billion for Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC),

Assisting in helping to pass the dairy provisions in the Omnibus Budget COVID Bill that included: $13 Billion for agriculture in general, $11.187 Billion that could be utilized for a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments to dairy farmer, $400 Million for a dairy donation program to food banks, $400 Million for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TFAP), Upgrading the Dairy Margin Coverage program, Eliminating the paycheck Protection Program (PPP) IRS Rule on deductions allowed for expenses paid with proceeds from forgiven PPP loans, $635 Million to cover AQI budget shortfall for Customs and Border Patrol Agents Agricultural Inspectors and Canine Teams, 1% low fat flavored Milk restored in the school lunch line, $1.5 Billion for the Farmers to Family Food Box Program, $6 Billion for Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC), Kept Northeast Congressional staff updated on key dairy issues, Assisted in sending farm organization letter to Congress on Geographical indicators (Common Names) of cheese to ensure they are not used by the EU as trade barriers, Assisted in other Congressional letters on the PPP Rule and AQI Budget Shortfall for Ag and Canine inspectors.

Assisting in helping to pass the dairy provisions in the Omnibus Budget COVID Bill that included: $13 Billion for agriculture in general, $11.187 Billion that could be utilized for a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments to dairy farmer, $400 Million for a dairy donation program to food banks, $400 Million for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TFAP), Upgrading the Dairy Margin Coverage program, Eliminating the paycheck Protection Program (PPP) IRS Rule on deductions allowed for expenses paid with proceeds from forgiven PPP loans, $635 Million to cover AQI budget shortfall for Customs and Border Patrol Agents Agricultural Inspectors and Canine Teams, 1% low fat flavored Milk restored in the school lunch line, $1.5 Billion for the Farmers to Family Food Box Program, $6 Billion for Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC), Kept Northeast Congressional staff updated on key dairy issues, Assisted in sending farm organization letter to Congress on Geographical indicators (Common Names) of cheese to ensure they are not used by the EU as trade barriers, Assisted in other Congressional letters on the PPP Rule and AQI Budget Shortfall for Ag and Canine inspectors.

Assisting in helping to pass the dairy provisions in the Omnibus Budget COVID Bill that included: $13 Billion for agriculture in general, $11.187 Billion that could be utilized for a Coronavirus Food Assistance Program direct payments to dairy farmer, $400 Million for a dairy donation program to food banks, $400 Million for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TFAP), Upgrading the Dairy Margin Coverage program, Eliminating the paycheck Protection Program (PPP) IRS Rule on deductions allowed for expenses paid with proceeds from forgiven PPP loans, $635 Million to cover AQI budget shortfall for Customs and Border Patrol Agents Agricultural Inspectors and Canine Teams, 1% low fat flavored Milk restored in the school lunch line, $1.5 Billion for the Farmers to Family Food Box Program, $6 Billion for Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC), Kept Northeast Congressional staff updated on key dairy issues, Assisted in sending farm organization letter to Congress on Geographical indicators (Common Names) of cheese to ensure they are not used by the EU as trade barriers, Assisted in other Congressional letters on the PPP Rule and AQI Budget Shortfall for Ag and Canine inspectors.

Assisted in completing second letter to House and Senate Appropriations Chairs and Ranking Members on shortfall of $630 Million in funding for Customs and Border Patrol Agriculture Inspectors and Canine Teams with 204 signatures of agricultural organizations. Continued to work on the issue of milk saturated fats and the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees failure to take the clinical studies and other related reports on why milk fats are an important part of a healthy diet in preparing its Final Report. Closely monitored the Stimulus Bill negotiations as they pertain to agriculture direct payments. Reviewed EPAs final Water of the U.S. Rule. Kept Northeast Congressional staff informed of all key dairy issues, including milk price forecasts and market conditions and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. Assisted in sending letter to the EPA Administrator, Andy Wheeler, on the EPA Region 10 Study regarding manure application on cropland by dairy operations in the Yakima Valley.

Kept States Ratification Committee members informed of all dairy related issues before Congress. Kepts Northeast Congressional staff informed of dairy issues important to the region. Ensured the COVID-19 matters were copies in terms of agricultural implications and policy. Continued to request that USDA have theDietary Guidelines Advisory Committee review all current clinical studies and related reports on milk saturated fats and include it in their ifnal report. Assisted in getting Members of Congress from the Northeast to request additional funding for the Customs and Border Patrol Agriculture Inspectors and Canine Teams funding shortfall. Kept SRC members informed of CFAP paments and Stimulus Bill negotiations progress.

Closely monitored House and Senate FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations mark up schedule. Followed up on meetings with House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee staff to answer any questions on ATTRA's FY2-21 funding request. ATTRA provides technical assistance to farmers and ranchers in all 50 states on sustainable farm practices for crops and livestock. It is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) through USDA's Rural Cooperative Service.

Assisted in completing second letter to House and Senate Appropriations Chairs and Ranking Members on shortfall of $630 Million in funding for Customs and Border Patrol Agriculture Inspectors and Canine Teams with 204 signatures of agricultural organizations. Continued to work on the issue of milk saturated fats and the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees failure to take the clinical studies and other related reports on why milk fats are an important part of a healthy diet in preparing its Final Report. Closely monitored the Stimulus Bill negotiations as they pertain to agriculture direct payments. Reviewed EPAs final Water of the U.S. Rule. Kept Northeast Congressional staff informed of all key dairy issues, including milk price forecasts and market conditions and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. Assisted in sending letter to the EPA Administrator, Andy Wheeler, on the EPA Region 10 Study regarding manure application on cropland by dairy operations in the Yakima Valley.

Assisted in completing second letter to House and Senate Appropriations Chairs and Ranking Members on shortfall of $630 Million in funding for Customs and Border Patrol Agriculture Inspectors and Canine Teams with 204 signatures of agricultural organizations. Continued to work on the issue of milk saturated fats and the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees failure to take the clinical studies and other related reports on why milk fats are an important part of a healthy diet in preparing its Final Report. Closely monitored the Stimulus Bill negotiations as they pertain to agriculture direct payments. Reviewed EPAs final Water of the U.S. Rule. Kept Northeast Congressional staff informed of all key dairy issues, including milk price forecasts and market conditions and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. Assisted in sending letter to the EPA Administrator, Andy Wheeler, on the EPA Region 10 Study regarding manure application on cropland by dairy operations in the Yakima Valley.

Assisted in completing second letter to House and Senate Appropriations Chairs and Ranking Members on shortfall of $630 Million in funding for Customs and Border Patrol Agriculture Inspectors and Canine Teams with 204 signatures of agricultural organizations. Continued to work on the issue of milk saturated fats and the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees failure to take the clinical studies and other related reports on why milk fats are an important part of a healthy diet in preparing its Final Report. Closely monitored the Stimulus Bill negotiations as they pertain to agriculture direct payments. Reviewed EPAs final Water of the U.S. Rule. Kept Northeast Congressional staff informed of all key dairy issues, including milk price forecasts and market conditions and Coronavirus Food Assistance Program payments. Assisted in sending letter to the EPA Administrator, Andy Wheeler, on the EPA Region 10 Study regarding manure application on cropland by dairy operations in the Yakima Valley.

Monitoring federal funding opportunities S. 1423 the Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act S. 3544 the Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities COVID-19 funding bills

Monitored federal funding opportunities

SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage H.R. 2344 - Change Orders Small Business Transparency Legislation S 1790 - the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) S 1434 - Ban of reverse auction on construction services H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities

PFAS Congressional Taskforce H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 S.734/H.R.1668 - Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6602 Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act H.R. 2093 Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act H.R. 1595 - The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act H.R. 5329 / S.2990 Freedom of Competition Act of 2019

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP)s H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Transportation Infrastructure

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders - H.R. 2344 Reverse Auction - S.1434 H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Transportation Infrastructure

Monitoring federal funding opportunities S. 1423 the Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act S. 3544 the Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities COVID-19 funding bills

PFAS Congressional Taskforce H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 S.734/H.R.1668 - Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6602 Emergency Cannabis Small Business Health and Safety Act H.R. 2093 Strengthening the Tenth Amendment Through Entrusting States (STATES) Act H.R. 1595 - The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act

Monitored federal funding opportunities

SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage H.R. 2344 - Change Orders Small Business Transparency Legislation S 1790 - the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) S 1434 - Ban of reverse auction on construction services H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP)s H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

Transportation Infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders - H.R. 2344 Reverse Auction - S.1434 H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act The CARES Act H.R. 6395 / S. 4049 The 2021 National Defense Authorization Bill H.R. 2 INVEST Act H.R. 6359 Promoting Infrastructure by Protecting Our Subcontractors and Taxpayers H.R. 6764 Put Our Neighbors to Work Act of 2020

S. 1423 The Medicare and Medicaid Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act S. 3544 The Coronavirus Relief for Seniors and People with Disabilities Act

Closely monitored House and Senate FY2021 Agriculture Appropriations mark up schedule. Followed up on meetings with House and Senate Appropriations Subcommittee staff to answer any questions on ATTRA's FY2-21 funding request. ATTRA provides technical assistance to farmers and ranchers in all 50 states on sustainable farm practices for crops and livestock. It is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) through USDA's Rural Cooperative Service.

Worked on a Congressional letter to request additional funding for Customs and Border Protection and Agriculture Quarantine Inspection at U.S. ports of entry from USDAs APHIS agency. Assisted in getting Senate signatures on a letter to USDA and U.S. Trade Representatives Office opposing the EUs effort to impose Common Names of cheeses in trade negotiations with Mexico and Canada. Worked on amendment to the House Infrastructure Bill to allow the state of Connecticut to have agricultural commodities exceed the truck weight limits of 80,000 pounds gross weight on their interstate highways. Closely monitored the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees draft report on dairy products and requested Members of Congress to ask for a delay in issuing the report until all clinical studies on saturated fats were reviewed. Kept Northeast Congressional staff constantly updated on all relevant dairy issues. Closely followed COVID-19 USDA/CDC and other federal agency requirements and kept Northeast dairy producers informed.

Worked on a Congressional letter to request additional funding for Customs and Border Protection and Agriculture Quarantine Inspection at U.S. ports of entry from USDAs APHIS agency. Assisted in getting Senate signatures on a letter to USDA and U.S. Trade Representatives Office opposing the EUs effort to impose Common Names of cheeses in trade negotiations with Mexico and Canada. Worked on amendment to the House Infrastructure Bill to allow the state of Connecticut to have agricultural commodities exceed the truck weight limits of 80,000 pounds gross weight on their interstate highways. Closely monitored the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees draft report on dairy products and requested Members of Congress to ask for a delay in issuing the report until all clinical studies on saturated fats were reviewed. Kept Northeast Congressional staff constantly updated on all relevant dairy issues. Closely followed COVID-19 USDA/CDC and other federal agency requirements and kept Northeast dairy producers informed.

Worked on a Congressional letter to request additional funding for Customs and Border Protection and Agriculture Quarantine Inspection at U.S. ports of entry from USDAs APHIS agency. Assisted in getting Senate signatures on a letter to USDA and U.S. Trade Representatives Office opposing the EUs effort to impose Common Names of cheeses in trade negotiations with Mexico and Canada. Worked on amendment to the House Infrastructure Bill to allow the state of Connecticut to have agricultural commodities exceed the truck weight limits of 80,000 pounds gross weight on their interstate highways. Closely monitored the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees draft report on dairy products and requested Members of Congress to ask for a delay in issuing the report until all clinical studies on saturated fats were reviewed. Kept Northeast Congressional staff constantly updated on all relevant dairy issues. Closely followed COVID-19 USDA/CDC and other federal agency requirements and kept Northeast dairy producers informed.

Worked on a Congressional letter to request additional funding for Customs and Border Protection and Agriculture Quarantine Inspection at U.S. ports of entry from USDAs APHIS agency. Assisted in getting Senate signatures on a letter to USDA and U.S. Trade Representatives Office opposing the EUs effort to impose Common Names of cheeses in trade negotiations with Mexico and Canada. Worked on amendment to the House Infrastructure Bill to allow the state of Connecticut to have agricultural commodities exceed the truck weight limits of 80,000 pounds gross weight on their interstate highways. Closely monitored the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committees draft report on dairy products and requested Members of Congress to ask for a delay in issuing the report until all clinical studies on saturated fats were reviewed. Kept Northeast Congressional staff constantly updated on all relevant dairy issues. Closely followed COVID-19 USDA/CDC and other federal agency requirements and kept Northeast dairy producers informed.

Met with House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee staff to request $3.2 million fundinf for the Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas Program (ATTRA) for FY2021. ATTRA provides technical assistance to farmers and ranchers in all 50 states on sustainable farm practices for crops and livestock. It is managed by the National Center for Appropriate Technology (NCAT) through USDA's Rural Cooperative Service.

Worked on Congressional letters to Secretary of Agriculture Perdue requesting that the dairy industry receive its fair share of funding from the Economic Stimulus Package Legislation H.R. 748 - CARES ACT. Met with Northeast Senate offices to request that they introduce Agriculture Labor Reform Legislation comparable to the House passed bill, H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Continued to seek Senate support of S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to ensure that whole and 2% milk be included in the bill. Supported passage of H.R. 748 - CARES Act.

Worked on Congressional letters to Secretary of Agriculture Perdue requesting that the dairy industry receive its fair share of funding from the Economic Stimulus Package Legislation H.R. 748 - CARES ACT. Met with Northeast Senate offices to request that they introduce Agriculture Labor Reform Legislation comparable to the House passed bill, H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Continued to seek Senate support of S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to ensure that whole and 2% milk be included in the bill. Supported passage of H.R. 748 - CARES Act.

Worked on Congressional letters to Secretary of Agriculture Perdue requesting that the dairy industry receive its fair share of funding from the Economic Stimulus Package Legislation H.R. 748 - CARES ACT. Met with Northeast Senate offices to request that they introduce Agriculture Labor Reform Legislation comparable to the House passed bill, H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Continued to seek Senate support of S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to ensure that whole and 2% milk be included in the bill. Supported passage of H.R. 748 - CARES Act.

Worked on Congressional letters to Secretary of Agriculture Perdue requesting that the dairy industry receive its fair share of funding from the Economic Stimulus Package Legislation H.R. 748 - CARES ACT. Met with Northeast Senate offices to request that they introduce Agriculture Labor Reform Legislation comparable to the House passed bill, H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Continued to seek Senate support of S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to ensure that whole and 2% milk be included in the bill. Supported passage of H.R. 748 - CARES Act.

Assisted in passing H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, I the House of Representatives Assisted in passing the U.S. Mexican Canadian Free Trade Act in the House of Representatives Supported passage of the final FY2020 Spending Bill which included USDAs FY2020 Appropriations Bill containing $20 million appropriations for a Dairy Business Innovation Center Supported PFAS (toxic substance) amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Continued to work on increasing support for S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to be included in the Nutrition Bill Re-authorization in the Senate

Monitored federal funding opportunities

Monitored federal funding opportunities

SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage H.R. 2344 - Change Orders Small Business Transparency Legislation S 1790 - the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) S 1434 - Ban of reverse auction on construction services H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities

PFAS Congressional Taskforce H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 STATES Act S.734/H.R.1668 - Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 S.1790 - The National Defense Authorization Act H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP)s H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Transportation Infrastructure

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements H.R. 6201 Coronavirus Families First Response Act The CARES Act

Transportation Infrastructure

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders - H.R. 2344 Cadillac Tax Elimination FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Reverse Auction - S.1434 H.R. 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response Act The CARES Act

Support of passage of FY2020 spending bill which coated H.R. 3164, the Agriculture Appropriations Bill with funding for the Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas Program that is funded by USDA's Rural Business Cooperative Service

Assisted in passing H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, I the House of Representatives Assisted in passing the U.S. Mexican Canadian Free Trade Act in the House of Representatives Supported passage of the final FY2020 Spending Bill which included USDAs FY2020 Appropriations Bill containing $20 million appropriations for a Dairy Business Innovation Center Supported PFAS (toxic substance) amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Continued to work on increasing support for S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to be included in the Nutrition Bill Re-authorization in the Senate

Assisted in passing H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, I the House of Representatives Assisted in passing the U.S. Mexican Canadian Free Trade Act in the House of Representatives Supported passage of the final FY2020 Spending Bill which included USDAs FY2020 Appropriations Bill containing $20 million appropriations for a Dairy Business Innovation Center Supported PFAS (toxic substance) amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Continued to work on increasing support for S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to be included in the Nutrition Bill Re-authorization in the Senate

Assisted in passing H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, I the House of Representatives Assisted in passing the U.S. Mexican Canadian Free Trade Act in the House of Representatives Supported passage of the final FY2020 Spending Bill which included USDAs FY2020 Appropriations Bill containing $20 million appropriations for a Dairy Business Innovation Center Supported PFAS (toxic substance) amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Continued to work on increasing support for S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to be included in the Nutrition Bill Re-authorization in the Senate

Assisted in passing H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, I the House of Representatives Assisted in passing the U.S. Mexican Canadian Free Trade Act in the House of Representatives Supported passage of the final FY2020 Spending Bill which included USDAs FY2020 Appropriations Bill containing $20 million appropriations for a Dairy Business Innovation Center Supported PFAS (toxic substance) amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Continued to work on increasing support for S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to be included in the Nutrition Bill Re-authorization in the Senate

Assisted in passing H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, I the House of Representatives Assisted in passing the U.S. Mexican Canadian Free Trade Act in the House of Representatives Supported passage of the final FY2020 Spending Bill which included USDAs FY2020 Appropriations Bill containing $20 million appropriations for a Dairy Business Innovation Center Supported PFAS (toxic substance) amendments in the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report Continued to work on increasing support for S. 1810, Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to be included in the Nutrition Bill Re-authorization in the Senate

Monitored federal funding opportunities

SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage H.R. 2344 - Change Orders Small Business Transparency Legislation S 1790 - the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) S 1434 - Ban of reverse auction on construction services

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities

PFAS Congressional Taskforce H.R. 535 - PFAS Action Act of 2019 STATES Act S.734/H.R.1668 - Internet of Things Cybersecurity Improvement Act of 2019 S.1790 - The National Defense Authorization Act

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements

Monitoring of federal grant funding opportunities Industry Recognized Apprenticeship Program (IRAP)s

Transportation Infrastructure

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders Cadillac Tax Elimination Prevailing Wage Requirements

Multiemployer Pension Reform SUBS Act - Stop Unfair Bid Shopping HARD Hat Act Retainage Change Orders - H.R. 2344 Cadillac Tax Elimination FY20 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Reverse Auction - S.1434

Transportation Infrastructure

Monitoring federal funding opportunities

Monitored the implementation of the Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMO) by USDA's Farm Service Agency Continued to monitor the United States Mexican Canadian Act (USMCA) Ratification Process Prepared public comments to the U.S. Department of Labor on the H-2A Modernization Proposed Rule Monitored the testimony to the USDA/HHS Dietary Advisory Committee Panel for school nutrition programs on dairy recommendations Worked on S. 1810 Milk In Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to have it included in the Senate Nutrition Re-authorization Act Monitored Japan and China Free Trade Agreements for dairy provisions Monitored House Judiciary Committee work on agriculture immigration legislation reform Supported H.R. 832 Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2029 and H.R. 3125 School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019

S. 2522 Agriculture, rural Development, Food & Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2020,, Technology Transfer for Rural Areas (ATTRA),,, Appropriate Technology Transfer for Rural Areas Program FY2020 Funding

Monitoring the United States Mexican Canadian Act (USMCA) Comments on the revised definition of the Waters of the United States Rule 83 Fed. Reg. 4154 (Feb. 14, 2019) Monitoring the USDA/HHS Dietary Advisory Committee panel on dietary guidelines for school nutrition programs. Kept close track of House Judiciary Committee discussions on Agriculture Immigration reform legislation. Monitored amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act on the PFAS toxic substance contamination. Monitoring the free trade negotiations with China. Closely followed the implementation of USDAs Dairy Margin Coverage Program (DMC) to Northeast dairy producers. Started to work on dairy amendments to the Nutrition Bill re-authorization, including the H.R. 3125 School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019 and S. 1810 Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019.

Continued to monitor the United States Mexican Canadian Act (USMCA) ratification process Prepared public comments to the U.S. Department of Labor on the H-2A Modernization Proposed Rule Monitored USDAs Farm Service Agencys implementation of the Dairy Margin Coverage Program Monitored the testimony to the USDA/HHS Dietary Advisory Committee panel for school nutrition programs on dairy recommendations Worked on S. 1810 Milk in Lunches for Kids Act of 2019 to have it included in the Senate nutrition Re-authorization Act Monitored Japan and China Free Trade Agreements for dairy provisions Monitored House Judiciary Committees work on agriculture immigration legislation reform Worked on letter to have EPA Administration have USDAs ARS Peer Review EPAs Region 10 Yakima Valley Nitrate Study Supported H.R. 832 Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2019 and H.R. 3125 School Milk Nutrition Act of 2019