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An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Capital gains relief secured for farmers through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year and the need to capitalize on that success to further protect and preserve farmland. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
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KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Capital gains relief secured for farmers through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year and the need to capitalize on that success to further protect and preserve farmland. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
H-2A Programs Discussed House Ag Chairman G.T. Thompsons farm labor reform bill (H.R. 9535)
Source: Senate LDA
Reconciliation accomplishments, capital gains relief for farmers, and the need to focus efforts on farmland retention. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Capital gains relief secured for farmers through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year and the need to capitalize on that success to further protect and preserve farmland. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done as quickly as possible to cover the farm bill programs not added to the reconciliation package. Price of Inputs Discussed the impact of rising input costs, particularly fertilizer and farm machinery, on the farm economy. Farmland Preservation Discussed the loss of farmland and the factor data centers, solar installations, and residential development are playing into it.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done as quickly as possible to cover the farm bill programs not added to the reconciliation package. Price of Inputs Discussed the impact of rising input costs, particularly fertilizer and farm machinery, on the farm economy. Farmland Preservation Discussed the loss of farmland and the factor data centers, solar installations, and residential development are playing into it.
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H-2A Programs Discussed House Ag Chairman G.T. Thompsons farm labor reform bill (H.R. 9535)
Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
H-2A Programs Discussed House Ag Chairman G.T. Thompsons farm labor reform bill (H.R. 9535)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Capital gains relief secured for farmers through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year and the need to capitalize on that success to further protect and preserve farmland. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Reconciliation accomplishments, capital gains relief for farmers, and the need to focus efforts on farmland retention. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Capital gains relief secured for farmers through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year and the need to capitalize on that success to further protect and preserve farmland. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Capital gains and expiring TCJA provisions Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930). Reconciliation One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1)
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Reconciliation package, capital gains, and expiring TCJA provisions One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
An act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H. Con. Res. 14.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Reconciliation package, capital gains, and expiring TCJA provisions One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930).
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Capital gains and expiring TCJA provisions Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930).
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Reconciliation package, capital gains, and expiring TCJA provisions One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930).
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Capital gains and expiring TCJA provisions Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930). Reconciliation One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income capital gains from the sale of certain farmland property which are reinvested in individual retirement plans.
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Reconciliation package, capital gains, and expiring TCJA provisions One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Farm Bill Discussions HR 8467 No Senate legislation filed yet
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Farm Bill (H.R. 8467) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) - Discussed the opportunities created by the tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and areas that could be improved, such as flexibility in what classifies as an eligible feedstock and certain conservation practices.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Farm Bill Discussions HR 8467 No Senate legislation filed yet Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Discussed the opportunities created by the tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and areas that could be improved, such as flexibility in what classifies as an eligible feedstock and certain conservation practices.
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Waters of the U.S. No legislation - discussed the EPAs final WOTUS rule and the current lawsuits filed against and related to it. WOTUS CRA Congressional Review Act on WOTUS Rule (H.J. Res 27)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'".
Client: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION · Firm: KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
Waters of the U.S. No legislation - discussed the EPAs final WOTUS rule and the Supreme Courts ruling in Sackett v EPA. WOTUS CRA Congressional Review Act on WOTUS Rule (H.J. Res 27)
Concerns with the current agriculture trade deficit, the need for additional trade deals and ensuring agriculture is top of mind during those negotiations, and the importance of renewing USMCA and maintaining a level playing field for American agriculture.
Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done as quickly as possible to cover the farm bill programs not added to the reconciliation package. Price of Inputs Discussed the impact of rising input costs, particularly fertilizer and farm machinery, on the farm economy. Farmland Preservation Discussed the loss of farmland and the factor data centers, solar installations, and residential development are playing into it.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Concerns with the current agriculture trade deficit, the need for additional trade deals and ensuring agriculture is top of mind during those negotiations, and the importance of renewing USMCA and maintaining a level playing field for American agriculture.
Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done as quickly as possible to cover the farm bill programs not added to the reconciliation package. Price of Inputs Discussed the impact of rising input costs, particularly fertilizer and farm machinery, on the farm economy. Farmland Preservation Discussed the loss of farmland and the factor data centers, solar installations, and residential development are playing into it.
Capital gains relief secured for farmers through the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year and the need to capitalize on that success to further protect and preserve farmland. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
H-2A Programs Discussed House Ag Chairman G.T. Thompsons farm labor reform bill (H.R. 9535)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2026 · first_quarter · Q1
H-2A Programs General discussions, no specific bill.
Concerns with the current agriculture trade deficit and the need for additional trade deals and ensuring agriculture is top of mind during those negotiations.
Farm Bill (no bill number yet for this Congress) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done as quickly as possible to cover the farm bill programs not added to the reconciliation package. Price of Inputs Discussed the impact of rising input costs, particularly fertilizer and farm machinery, on the farm economy.
Reconciliation accomplishments, capital gains relief for farmers, and the need to focus efforts on farmland retention. One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Reconciliation package, capital gains, and expiring TCJA provisions One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930) and future work on capital gains relief
Farm Bill (no bill number yet for this Congress) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done this as quickly as possible to cover the farm bill programs not added to the reconciliation package. Price of Inputs Discussed the impact of rising input costs on the farm economy and the need for economic assistance for farmers
H-2A Programs General discussions, no specific bill.
Concerns with the impact retaliatory tariffs will have on the agriculture industry and the current agriculture trade deficit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Reconciliation package, capital gains, and expiring TCJA provisions One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930).
Farm Bill (no bill number yet for this Congress) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done this year to cover the farm bill programs not added to the reconciliation package
H-2A Programs General discussions, no specific bill.
Concerns with the impact retaliatory tariffs will have on the agriculture industry and the current agriculture trade deficit.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Farm Bill (no bill number yet for this Congress) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done this year rather than another extension. Talked about the need to update reference prices and maintain the safety net programs.
H-2A Programs General discussions, no specific bill.
Concerns with the impact retaliatory tariffs will have on the agriculture industry and the current agriculture trade deficit. Tariff Rate Quota - Discussed the need to adjust the TRQs annually as they have not been updated since their inception.
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Farm Bill (no bill number yet for this Congress) Discussed the need to get a Farm Bill done this year rather than another extension. Talked about the need to update reference prices and maintain the safety net programs. Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Discussed the opportunities created by the tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and the need for improvement, such as flexibility in what classifies as an eligible feedstock and certain conservation practices.
H-2A Programs General discussions, also including Senator Pauls H-2A bill, as well as AFBFs Farm Labor Working Group.
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2024 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Capital gains and expiring TCJA provisions - Discussed ideas for a bill to provide capital gains relief for farmers, as well as the need to reauthorize/extend sever key provisions (e.g., estate tax exemption) from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
H-2A Programs - General discussions, also including Senator Paul's H-2A bill, as well as AFBF's Farm Labor Working Group. OSHA Proposed Rule re: heat injury and illness - Concerns about the scope of the rule and the requirements it will place upon the agriculture industry.
Farm Bill (H.R. 8467) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) - Discussed the opportunities created by the tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and areas that could be improved, such as flexibility in what classifies as an eligible feedstock and certain conservation practices.
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Farm Bill Discussions HR 8467 No Senate legislation filed yet Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Discussed the opportunities created by the tax credits from the Inflation Reduction Act and areas that could be improved, such as flexibility in what classifies as an eligible feedstock and certain conservation practices.
Expanding and creating new trade opportunities for American agriculture. No exact legislation filed yet Tariff Rate Quota - Discussed the need to adjust the current TRQs annually
H-2A Programs General discussions, also including Senator Pauls H-2A bill, which has not yet been reintroduced, as well as AFBFs Farm Labor Working Group and the House Ag Committees Ag Labor Working Group. OSHA Proposed Rule re: Heat Injury and Illness Concerns about the scope of the rule and the requirements it will place upon the agriculture industry.
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Expanding and creating new trade opportunities for American agriculture. No exact legislation filed yet Tariff Rate Quota - Discussed the need to adjust the current TRQs annually
Farm Bill Discussions HR 8467 No Senate legislation filed yet
H-2A Programs General discussions, also including Senator Pauls H-2A bill, which has not yet been reintroduced, as well as AFBFs Farm Labor Working Group and the House Ag Committees Ag Labor Working Group.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Farm Bill Discussions No exact legislation filed yet
Expanding and creating new trade opportunities for American agriculture. No exact legislation filed yet Tariff Rate Quota - Discussed the need to adjust the current TRQs annually.
H-2A Programs General discussions, also including Senator Pauls H-2A bill, which has not yet been reintroduced, as well as AFBFs Farm Labor Working Group and the House Ag Committees Ag Labor Working Group.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Farm Bill Discussions No exact legislation filed yet Emergency Grain Storage Program Discussed the importance of the USDA programs payments being retroactive to make whole the producers who built on-site grain storage facilities after the tornadoes destroyed the Mayfield grain elevator.
H-2A Programs General discussions, also including Senator Pauls H-2A bill, which has not yet been reintroduced, as well as AFBFs Farm Labor Working Group and the House Ag Committees Ag Labor Working Group.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Mexicos ban on U.S. biotech corn No legislation, but discussed concerns with the ban and ongoing trade negotiations.
Farm Bill Discussions No exact legislation filed yet GAO Report re: crop insurance No legislation, but discussed concerns with the reports suggestion to tie crop insurance premiums to climate outcomes and desire for that to not be included in the Farm Bill. Emergency Grain Storage Program Discussed the importance of the USDA programs payments being retroactive to make whole the producers who built on-site grain storage facilities after the tornadoes destroyed the Mayfield grain elevator.
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Farm Bill Discussions No exact legislation filed yet GAO Report re: crop insurance No legislation, but discussed concerns with the reports suggestion to tie crop insurance premiums to climate outcomes and desire for that to not be included in the Farm Bill.
Waters of the U.S. No legislation - discussed the EPAs final WOTUS rule and the Supreme Courts ruling in Sackett v EPA. WOTUS CRA Congressional Review Act on WOTUS Rule (H.J. Res 27)
H-2A Programs No exact legislation filed yet, General discussions, also including Senator Pauls H-2A bill, which has not yet been reintroduced, as well as AFBFs Farm Labor Working Group and the House Ag Committees Ag Labor Working Group.
KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION via KENTUCKY FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Mexicos ban on U.S. biotech corn No legislation, but discussed concerns with the ban and ongoing trade negotiations.
H-2A Programs No exact legislation filed yet General discussions, also including Senator Pauls H-2A bill, which has not yet been reintroduced.
Farm Bill Discussions No exact legislation filed yet GAO Report re: crop insurance No legislation, but discussed concerns with the reports suggestion to tie crop insurance premiums to climate outcomes and desire for that to not be included in the Farm Bill.
Capital gains and expiring TCJA provisions Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930). Reconciliation One Big Beautiful Bill (H.R. 1)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Concerns with the impact retaliatory tariffs will have on the agriculture industry. Tariff Rate Quota - Discussed the need to adjust the TRQs annually as they have not been updated since their inception.
Capital gains and expiring TCJA provisions Protecting American Farmlands Act (S. 930).
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Expanding and creating new trade opportunities for American agriculture. - No exact legislation filed yet Tariff Rate Quota - Discussed the need to adjust the current TRQs annually
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, White House Office
Waters of the U.S. No legislation - discussed the EPAs final WOTUS rule and the Supreme Courts ruling in Sackett v EPA.
H-2A Programs General discussions, also including Senator Pauls H-2A bill, which has not yet been reintroduced, as well as AFBFs Farm Labor Working Group and the House Ag Committees Ag Labor Working Group.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Mexicos ban on U.S. biotech corn No legislation, but discussed concerns with the ban and ongoing trade negotiations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Waters of the U.S. No legislation - discussed the EPAs final WOTUS rule and the current lawsuits filed against and related to it. WOTUS CRA Congressional Review Act on WOTUS Rule (H.J. Res 27)
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE