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Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Army Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Clean Water Act.
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.J. Res. 59, a Joint Resolution of Disapproval of EPA's WOTUS Rules - provides for congressional disapproval of the WOTUS rule under the provisions of the Congressional Review Act. Appropriations Rider on EPAs Mandate to Require Farmers to Disclosure Pesticide Information - restrictive language to put on the House Interior Appropriations bill to protect farmers from having to divulge farm-specific pesticide use data.
An original 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, and for other purposes.
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INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2016 · second_quarter · Q2
S. 764, Amendment 4935 - Bill to establish mandatory labeling of food derived from biotechnology, protect future biotechnology, narrow definition of biotech, meat exemptions, and protection of interstate commerce. Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)- A bill has been drafted by Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) that calls for repeal of the final Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) ruleFeed Directive (VFD) rule published June 3, 2015 in the Federal Register. Ag Innovation - Newhouse-Schrader Letter to USDA - In February, USDA announced to the public, through a 14-page notice of intent in the Federal Register, its plan to completely re-write the United States pre-market biotechnology regulatory framework called Part 340. In response, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) are circulating a letter for signatures to USDA concerning the proposed Part 340 revisions.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Source: Senate LDA
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 2609, the Biotech Labeling Solutions Act - Chairman Roberts proposal is fully consistent with Farm Bureau policy on biotechnology. It protects interstate commerce and prevents state-by-state labeling laws. It will direct USDA to initiate formal rulemaking to set definitions and standards for the labeling of products that may contain ingredients derived from agricultural biotechnology. The bill also contains an educational component to inform consumers about the safety of GMOs. Roberts Substitute Amendment 3450 - The compromise bill provides strong preemption and a tight definition on bioengineering. Within one year, USDA will develop standards and definitions for the voluntarily labeling of foods from biotech.
A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 764, Amendment 4935 - Bill to establish mandatory labeling of food derived from biotechnology, protect future biotechnology, narrow definition of biotech, meat exemptions, and protection of interstate commerce. Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)- A bill has been drafted by Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) that calls for repeal of the final Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) ruleFeed Directive (VFD) rule published June 3, 2015 in the Federal Register. Ag Innovation - Newhouse-Schrader Letter to USDA - In February, USDA announced to the public, through a 14-page notice of intent in the Federal Register, its plan to completely re-write the United States pre-market biotechnology regulatory framework called Part 340. In response, Reps. Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) are circulating a letter for signatures to USDA concerning the proposed Part 340 revisions.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.
Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.
H.R. 1147 the Legal Workforce Act; Bill requires employers to check the work eligibility of all future hires through the web-based E-Verify system. Immigration Reform; Immigration reform with an agricultural worker program.
H.R. 1147 the Legal Workforce Act; Bill requires employers to check the work eligibility of all future hires through the web-based E-Verify system. Immigration Reform; Immigration reform with an agricultural worker program.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S.995/H.R. 1890, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPA); The TPA bill allows Congress to have a yes or no vote on trade agreements, includes negotiating objectives for the Administration and provides for consultation between Congress and the Administration during negotiations.
FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.
FAA Extension, Safety, and Security Act of 2016
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.
Federal Water Quality Protection Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act; Bill requires EPA and Corps of Engineers to withdraw the final Waters of the United States rule and re-propose a new regulation after conducting the prescribed consultations with states and other stakeholders. S.J. Res. 22, Congressional disapproval for the Waters of the United States rule. Amicus support for Chesapeake Bay "Blueprint" Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court - Supports American Farm Bureau Federation petition with U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of lower court decision upholding EPA's blueprint for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S.995/H.R. 1890, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPA); The TPA bill allows Congress to have a yes or no vote on trade agreements, includes negotiating objectives for the Administration and provides for consultation between Congress and the Administration during negotiations.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Corps of Engineers and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the definition of "waters of the United States" under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act.
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act; Bill requires EPA and Corps of Engineers to withdraw the final Waters of the United States rule and re-propose a new regulation after conducting the prescribed consultations with states and other stakeholders. S.J. Res. 22, Congressional disapproval for the Waters of the United States rule. Amicus support for Chesapeake Bay "Blueprint" Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court - Supports American Farm Bureau Federation petition with U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of lower court decision upholding EPA's blueprint for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Agricultural Guestworker Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 744, HR 1773; Provisions relating to border security, enforcement, legal immigration, visa programs for agriculture, low-skilled and high-skilled programs, and adjustment for undocumented individuals currently in the United States.
Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2014
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 4432, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
America's Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2014
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 4457; Any tax reform proposal considered by Congress must be comprehensive and include individual as well as corporate tax reform; 56 extenders that expired need to be dealt with immediately to avoid confusion.
Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act of 2014
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 5078, Clean Water Act - EPA proposed rule to expand Clean Water Act to define Waters of the US beyond "navigable" resulting in regulatory overreach.
To approve the Keystone XL Pipeline.
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
Renewable Fuels - 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act; wind energy production tax credit, biofuels tax credits; need to extend or make permanent the energy tax credits that expired. H.R. 5682, A Bill to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline; Bill would authorize the permitting and construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. EPA Greenhouse Gas Proposed Rules; The EPA has proposed rules regulating the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by existing and current powerplants.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 1900, Bipartisian Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - Provides for congressional consideration of a trade agreement without amendment, establishes negotiating objectives for trade agreements and provides mechanisms for consultation between the administration and Congress during the process of a trade negotiation.
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, S. 1900; provides for congressional consideration of a trade agreement without amendment, establishes negotiating objectives for trade agreements and provides mechanisms for consultation between the administration and Congress during the process of a trade negotiation.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 744, HR 1773; Provisions relating to border security, enforcement, legal immigration, visa programs for agriculture, low-skilled and high-skilled programs, and adjustment for undocumented individuals currently in the United States.
Waterways Are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and Environment Act of 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
HR 1149; Lock and Dam Modernatization legislation. This legislation includes pieces from the Inland Waterways Capital Development Plan and will speak to the critical needs of the inland waterways system, export growth and job creation.
Agricultural Guestworker Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 744; HR 1773 - provisions relating to border security, enforcement, legal immigration, visa programs for agriculture, low-skilled and high-skilled programs, and adjustment for undocumented individuals currently in the United States
Marijuana Businesses Access to Banking Act of 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 954, HR 2652 - Farm Bill, Risk management and safety net for Indiana farmers, with additional provisions for energy, research, rural develop and conservation - specific support for crop insurance as a priority and oppose requiring conservation compliance for crop insurance
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 336, HR 684; Internet sales tax collection.
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 336, HR 684 - Internet sales tax collection
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 336, HR 684 - Internet sales tax collection
Marketplace Fairness Act of 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 336, HR 684; Internet sales tax collection.
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 744; HR 1773 - provisions relating to border security, enforcement, legal immigration, visa programs for agriculture, low-skilled and high-skilled programs, and adjustment for undocumented individuals currently in the United States
Affordable Tutoring of Our Children Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 744; Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - need for agricultural worker visa program, need to deal with current undocumented agricultural workforce including path to legalization after certain requirements met.
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 954, HR 2652 - Farm Bill, Risk management and safety net for Indiana farmers, with additional provisions for energy, research, rural develop and conservation - specific support for crop insurance as a priority and oppose requiring conservation compliance for crop insurance
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 954; Five year "Farm Bill" that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy.
World Bank International Development Association Replenishment Act of 2009
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 954; Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 - Five year Farm Bill that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forestry policy.
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 1259; S. 2242; Repeal or reduction of the Federal Estate tax
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 1259, S. 2242; Repeal or reduction of Federal Estate tax.
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 2242, HR 1259; Repeal or reduction of the Federal Estate tax
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 1259; S. 2242; Repeal or reduction of the Federal Estate tax
Preserving America's Family Farms Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 4157; To prevent the reissuance of a proposal in substantially the same form, or issue a new rule that is substantially the same as, the withdrawn proposal on the regulation of farm labor.
Preserving America's Family Farms Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 4157; S. 2221; Child Labor regulations, hazardous occupations
Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 4278; Preserve funding for rural schools impacted by Federal Lands
Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 4278; Preserve funding for rural schools impacted by Federal Lands
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 4965; Provide clarification on the definition of navigable waters.
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 4965; Provide clarification on the definiation of navigable waters
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 5973; S. 2375; Priority agricultural programs funded through Agriculture Appropriations, mostly USDA funding
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 5973; S. 2375; Priority agricultural programs funded through Agriculture Appropriations, mostly USDA funding
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2013
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R. 5973, S. 2375; Priority agricultural programs funded through Agriculture Appropriations, mostly USDA funding.
Alpine Lakes Wilderness Additions and Pratt and Middle Fork Snoqualmie Rivers Protection Act
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 3240; H.R. 608; Farm Bill
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
S. 3240, HR 6083; Risk management and safety net for Indiana farmers, with additional provisions for energy, research, rural develop and conservation
Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
HR 6156; The Russia Federation and Moldova Trade Act, Granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) for Russia
American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R.7; S. 1813; Regulation of certain trucking movements of agricultural commodities and equipment
American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act of 2012
Client: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. · Firm: INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
H.R.7; S. 1813; Regulation of certain trucking movements of agricultural commodities and equipment
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2016 · first_quarter · Q1
H.J. Res. 59, a Joint Resolution of Disapproval of EPA's WOTUS Rules - provides for congressional disapproval of the WOTUS rule under the provisions of the Congressional Review Act. Appropriations Rider on EPAs Mandate to Require Farmers to Disclosure Pesticide Information - restrictive language to put on the House Interior Appropriations bill to protect farmers from having to divulge farm-specific pesticide use data.
S. 2609, the Biotech Labeling Solutions Act - Chairman Roberts proposal is fully consistent with Farm Bureau policy on biotechnology. It protects interstate commerce and prevents state-by-state labeling laws. It will direct USDA to initiate formal rulemaking to set definitions and standards for the labeling of products that may contain ingredients derived from agricultural biotechnology. The bill also contains an educational component to inform consumers about the safety of GMOs. Roberts Substitute Amendment 3450 - The compromise bill provides strong preemption and a tight definition on bioengineering. Within one year, USDA will develop standards and definitions for the voluntarily labeling of foods from biotech.
Trans-Pacific Partnership - Farm Bureau supports Trans-Pacific Partnership and opening additional markets for agricultural products.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2015 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 1140, Federal Water Quality Protection Act; Bill requires EPA and Corps of Engineers to withdraw the final Waters of the United States rule and re-propose a new regulation after conducting the prescribed consultations with states and other stakeholders. S.J. Res. 22, Congressional disapproval for the Waters of the United States rule. Amicus support for Chesapeake Bay "Blueprint" Appeal to U.S. Supreme Court - Supports American Farm Bureau Federation petition with U.S. Supreme Court seeking review of lower court decision upholding EPA's blueprint for the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2015 · second_quarter · Q2
S.995/H.R. 1890, The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act (TPA); The TPA bill allows Congress to have a yes or no vote on trade agreements, includes negotiating objectives for the Administration and provides for consultation between Congress and the Administration during negotiations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2015 · first_quarter · 1A
H.R. 1147 the Legal Workforce Act; Bill requires employers to check the work eligibility of all future hires through the web-based E-Verify system. Immigration Reform; Immigration reform with an agricultural worker program.
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); TPA provides for congressional consideration of a trade agreement without amendment, establishes negotiating objectives for trade agreements and provides mechanisms for consultation between the administration and Congress during the process of a trade negotiation.
S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.
Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act; EPA proposed rule to expand Clean Water Act to define Waters of the US beyond "navigable" resulting in regulatory overreach.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2015 · first_quarter · Q1
Definition of Waters of the United States Under the Clean Water Act; EPA proposed rule to expand Clean Water Act to define Waters of the US beyond "navigable" resulting in regulatory overreach.
S. 698, the Marketplace Fairness Act of 2015; Bill to promote fair competition between local and main street retailers and internet-only sellers by allowing states to apply sales tax laws across the board. H.R. 636, Americas Small Business Tax Relief Act of 2015; Bill to make $500,000 Section 179 deduction permanent. H.R.1105, The Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015; Bill would provide permanent repeal of the Estate Tax. Tax Reform, Capital Gains, Estate Taxes and Comprehensive and Effective Rate; Tax reform that supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system that encourages success, savings, investment and entrepreneurship while being simple, transparent, and fair to farmers.
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2014 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Renewable Fuels - 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act; wind energy production tax credit, biofuels tax credits; need to extend or make permanent the energy tax credits that expired. H.R. 5682, A Bill to Approve the Keystone XL Pipeline; Bill would authorize the permitting and construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline. EPA Greenhouse Gas Proposed Rules; The EPA has proposed rules regulating the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by existing and current powerplants.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2014 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 5078, Clean Water Act - EPA proposed rule to expand Clean Water Act to define Waters of the US beyond "navigable" resulting in regulatory overreach.
Renewable Fuels - 2007 Energy Independence and Security Act; wind energy production tax credit, biofuels tax credits - support for the current RFS mandated levels set by Congress in the 2007 EISA and oppose the current EPA proposal to reduce them; need to extend or make permanent the energy tax credits that expired.
H.R. 4432, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2014 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4457; Any tax reform proposal considered by Congress must be comprehensive and include individual as well as corporate tax reform; 56 extenders that expired need to be dealt with immediately to avoid confusion.
Renewable Fuels; Support the current RFS mandated levels set by Congress in the 2007 EISA and oppose the current EPA proposal to reduce them; need to extend or make permanent the energy tax credits that expired.
EPA Clear Water Act Rule, Waters of the U.S.; EPA proposed rule to expand Clean Water Act to define Waters of the US beyond "navigable" resulting in regulatory overreach.
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2014 · first_quarter · Q1
House Ways and Means Chairman Rep. Camp tax reform proposal; Reform of current tax code to flatten the tax rate and eliminate deductions.
S. 744, HR 1773; Provisions relating to border security, enforcement, legal immigration, visa programs for agriculture, low-skilled and high-skilled programs, and adjustment for undocumented individuals currently in the United States.
H.R. 2642; Support the completion of a 5-year farm bill, urge conference committee to finish work this year.
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Renewable Fuels; Support current RIN policy and renewable fuels standard.
S. 954; Five year "Farm Bill" that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation, and forestry policy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Support currrent RIN policy and renewable fuels standard
S. 954; Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2013 - Five year Farm Bill that sets national agriculture, nutrition, conservation and forestry policy.
HR 3080 - Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2013 (WRRDA) - Construction, dredging and repairs to our vital marine transportation system will help ensure the reliability of the most affordable, energy efficient and environmentally-sustainable mode of transporting agricultural products.
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Renewable Fuels
S. 336, HR 684 - Internet sales tax collection
S. 954, HR 2652 - Farm Bill, Risk management and safety net for Indiana farmers, with additional provisions for energy, research, rural develop and conservation - specific support for crop insurance as a priority and oppose requiring conservation compliance for crop insurance
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Risk management and safety net for Indiana farmers, with additional provisions for energy, research, rural develop and conservation - specific support for crop insurance as a priority and oppose requiring conservation compliance for crop insurance.
Amendments and agriculture covered in the CR including, estate tax, internet sales tax collection, rural education, endanged species, inland waterways, waters of the US, Biofuels
HR 1149; Lock and Dam Modernatization legislation. This legislation includes pieces from the Inland Waterways Capital Development Plan and will speak to the critical needs of the inland waterways system, export growth and job creation.
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 2242, HR 1259; Repeal or reduction of the Federal Estate tax
S. 3240, HR 6083; Risk management and safety net for Indiana farmers, with additional provisions for energy, research, rural develop and conservation
HR 6156; The Russia Federation and Moldova Trade Act, Granting Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) for Russia
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2012 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 4965; Provide clarification on the definition of navigable waters.
H.R. 1259, S. 2242; Repeal or reduction of Federal Estate tax.
EPA-HQ-OAR-2012-0632; Petition to waive Renewable Fuel Standards
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2012 · second_quarter · 2A
RIN 1235-AA06; Child Labor Regulations, Orders and Statements of Interpretation; Child Labor Violations Civil Money Penalties
H.R.7; S. 1813; Regulation of certain trucking movements of agricultural commodities and equipment
S. 3239; Production standards for egg laying hens
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2012 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 4278; Preserve funding for rural schools impacted by Federal Lands
H.R. 5973; S. 2375; Priority agricultural programs funded through Agriculture Appropriations, mostly USDA funding
H.R. 1259; S. 2242; Repeal or reduction of the Federal Estate tax
INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC. via INDIANA FARM BUREAU, INC
2012 · second_quarter · RR
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.
H.R. 1147 the Legal Workforce Act; Bill requires employers to check the work eligibility of all future hires through the web-based E-Verify system. Immigration Reform; Immigration reform with an agricultural worker program.
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA); TPA provides for congressional consideration of a trade agreement without amendment, establishes negotiating objectives for trade agreements and provides mechanisms for consultation between the administration and Congress during the process of a trade negotiation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 1900, Bipartisian Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014 - Provides for congressional consideration of a trade agreement without amendment, establishes negotiating objectives for trade agreements and provides mechanisms for consultation between the administration and Congress during the process of a trade negotiation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Food Safety Modernization Act; Protect farmer and rancher interests in the ongoing development and implementation of FDA regulations under the Food Safety Modernization Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities Act of 2014, S. 1900; provides for congressional consideration of a trade agreement without amendment, establishes negotiating objectives for trade agreements and provides mechanisms for consultation between the administration and Congress during the process of a trade negotiation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 744; Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act - need for agricultural worker visa program, need to deal with current undocumented agricultural workforce including path to legalization after certain requirements met.
Any tax reform proposal considered by Congress must be comprehensive and include individual as well as corporate tax reform.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 744; HR 1773 - provisions relating to border security, enforcement, legal immigration, visa programs for agriculture, low-skilled and high-skilled programs, and adjustment for undocumented individuals currently in the United States
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
S. 336, HR 684; Internet sales tax collection.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 4157; To prevent the reissuance of a proposal in substantially the same form, or issue a new rule that is substantially the same as, the withdrawn proposal on the regulation of farm labor.
H.R. 5973, S. 2375; Priority agricultural programs funded through Agriculture Appropriations, mostly USDA funding.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 1259; S. 2242; Repeal or reduction of the Federal Estate tax
H.R. 4278; Preserve funding for rural schools impacted by Federal Lands
EPA-HQ-OW-2011-0409; EPA and Army Corps of Engineers Guidance Regarding Identification of Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act
H.R. 5973; S. 2375; Priority agricultural programs funded through Agriculture Appropriations, mostly USDA funding
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
S. 3240; H.R. 608; Farm Bill
H.R. 4965; Provide clarification on the definiation of navigable waters
H.R. 4157; S. 2221; Child Labor regulations, hazardous occupations
H.R.7; S. 1813; Regulation of certain trucking movements of agricultural commodities and equipment
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.
Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act, Livestock regulation, Food Safety, Farm Bill, Disaster assistance, Trade, Transporation funding and regulation, Agriculture appropriations, Taxation and Federal budget.