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Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Budget Reconciliation ( (House, Senate, and White House) Supported passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, we supported extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 including: Reduced Pass-Through Tax Rates and Expanded Brackets New Sect. 199A Unlimited Bonus Depreciation The bill's Estate Tax exemption of $15 million person/$30million couple indexed for inflation We also supported the bill's many Farm Bill provisions including: Increased reference prices and crop insurance subsidies New investments in federal working lands programs Investments in livestock disease prevention programs

Budget Reconciliation Supported passage of H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, we supported extension of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 including: Reduced Pass-Through Tax Rates and Expanded Brackets New Sect. 199A Unlimited Bonus Depreciation The bill's Estate Tax exemption of $15 million person/$30million couple indexed for inflation We also supported the bill's many Farm Bill provisions including: Increased reference prices and crop insurance subsidies New investments in federal working lands programs Investments in livestock disease prevention programs

Federal Spending Supported passage of H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025 including: One-year Farm Bill Extension $10 Billion in economic disaster assistance to farmers $21 Billion in weather-related disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers Items that we also supported to be included that were ultimately excluded from the final bill included: S. 2707 and H.R. 9885, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 which would grant year-round access to E15 S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Federal Spending Supported passage of H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025 including: One-year Farm Bill Extension $10 Billion in economic disaster assistance to farmers $21 Billion in weather-related disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers Items that we also supported to be included that were ultimately excluded from the final bill included: S. 2707 and H.R. 9885, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 which would grant year-round access to E15 S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Labor/Workforce Supported H.R. 7046 and S. 874, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, which pauses the DOL Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels.

Labor/Workforce Supported H.R. 7046 and S. 874, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, which pauses the DOL Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels.

Supported H.R. 7046 and S. 874, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, which pauses the DOL Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels.

Federal Spending Supported passage of H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025 including: One-year Farm Bill Extension $10 Billion in economic disaster assistance to farmers $21 Billion in weather-related disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers Items that we also supported to be included that were ultimately excluded from the final bill included: S. 2707 and H.R. 9885, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 which would grant year-round access to E15 S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Federal Spending Supported passage of H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025 including: One-year Farm Bill Extension $10 Billion in economic disaster assistance to farmers $21 Billion in weather-related disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers Items that we also supported to be included that were ultimately excluded from the final bill included: S. 2707 and H.R. 9885, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 which would grant year-round access to E15 S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Federal Spending Supported passage of H.R.10545 - American Relief Act, 2025 including: One-year Farm Bill Extension $10 Billion in economic disaster assistance to farmers $21 Billion in weather-related disaster assistance to farmers and ranchers Items that we also supported to be included that were ultimately excluded from the final bill included: S. 2707 and H.R. 9885, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 which would grant year-round access to E15 S. 2019 and H.R. 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Labor/Workforce Supported H.R. 7046 and S. 874, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, which pauses the DOL Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels.

Labor/Workforce Supported H.R. 7046 and S. 874, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, which pauses the DOL Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels.

Supported H.R. 7046 and S. 874, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, which pauses the DOL Adverse Effect Wage Rate at 2023 levels.

Taxes Supported extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) rates including the following: Reduced Pass-Through Tax Rates and Expanded Brackets New Sect. 199A 20 percent Business Income Unlimited Bonus Depreciation Doubled Estate Tax Exemption to $11 million person/$22 million couple indexed for inflation Increased Alternative Minimum Tax Threshold for Individuals We also supported H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Taxes Supported extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) rates including the following: Reduced Pass-Through Tax Rates and Expanded Brackets New Sect. 199A 20 percent Business Income Unlimited Bonus Depreciation Doubled Estate Tax Exemption to $11 million person/$22 million couple indexed for inflation ( Increased Alternative Minimum Tax Threshold for Individuals We also supported H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Taxes Supported extending the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA) rates including the following: Reduced Pass-Through Tax Rates and Expanded Brackets New Sect. 199A 20 percent Business Income Unlimited Bonus Depreciation Doubled Estate Tax Exemption to $11 million person/$22 million couple indexed for inflation Increased Alternative Minimum Tax Threshold for Individuals We also supported H.R. 7024, the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act

Worked to oppose a proposed rule from the SEC that would require regulated companies to report greenhouse gas emissions including Scope 3 or supply chain emissions. We support H.R. 1018 and S. 391 the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417 the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417 the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417 the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Farm Bill Nebraska Farm Bureaus Farm Bill priorities include the following: Protection of the federal crop insurance program. Oppose any tie and/or connection of climate focused practices to federal crop insurance programs including incentive programs. Reform USDA disaster programs to provide better flexibility in the event of natural disasters. Increase funding for the Foreign Market Development (FMD) program and Market Assistance Program (MAP). Maintain the current prioritization of the Environmental Quality Incentives Pro-gram (EQIP) funding being targeted to livestock producers. Ensure Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) acres are limited to marginal/highly erodible/non-productive land and cap rental rates. Livestock Supported S. 2019 and H.R. 4417 the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression Act which would prevent States and local jurisdictions from interfering with the production and distribution of agricultural products in interstate commerce.

Worked to oppose a proposed rule from the SEC that would require regulated companies to report greenhouse gas emissions including Scope 3 or supply chain emissions. We support H.R. 1018 and S. 391 the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act.

Input Prices Supported putting pressure on the Biden Administration to boost oil supplies, remove regulatory challenges, and reconsider their opposition to the liquid fuel industry. Also supported the Biden Administration to using their authority to remove the countervailing duties that were previously placed on Moroccan fertilizer. Cattle Market Reform Supported S. 4030, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. The bill includes a number of provisions including expanded reporting, the cattle contract library, as well as mandatory minimums on cash sales. Farm Bill Continue to support federal crop insurance and working lands conservation programs over land retirement programs.

Input Prices Supported putting pressure on the Biden Administration to boost oil supplies, remove regulatory challenges, and reconsider their opposition to the liquid fuel industry. Also supported the Biden Administration to using their authority to remove the countervailing duties that were previously placed on Moroccan fertilizer. Cattle Market Reform Supported S. 4030, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. The bill includes a number of provisions including expanded reporting, the cattle contract library, as well as mandatory minimums on cash sales. Farm Bill Continue to support federal crop insurance and working lands conservation programs over land retirement programs.

Cattle Market Reform Supported S. 4030, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act. The bill includes a number of provisions including expanded reporting, the cattle contract library, as well as mandatory minimums on cash sales.

Continued to support passage of S. 543, the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act of 2022. The bill would provide needed reforms in the way cattle are marketed in the United States.

Infrastructure/Transportation Supported passage of H.R. 3684, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This bipartisan bill would provide billions of dollars in needed infrastructure spending including many NEFB supported priorities including: $110 billion in U.S. roads and bridges, $65 billion in broadband, $55 billion in federal water infrastructure projects, and $17.3 billion in ports and inland waterways. Lastly, the bill also provides needed regulatory relief for our nations livestock and insect haulers by providing an additional 150 air-mile radius Hours of Service exemption for those within that distance from their destination.

Opposed passage of H.R.5376 - Build Back Better Act which included substantial new social spending and tax increases on both businesses and individuals falling well outside of legislation we could support.

Supported passage of S. 1251, the Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021 which would create a certification program at USDA to help solve technical entry barriers for farmers, ranchers and forest landowners who wish to participate in voluntary carbon credit markets.

Continued to support passage of S. 543, the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021. The bill would provide needed reforms in the way cattle are marketed in the United States.

Livestock Continued to support passage of S. 543, the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021. The bill would provided needed reforms in the way cattle are marketed in the United States.

Livestock Supported introduction and passage of S. 543, the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021. The bill would provided needed reforms in the way cattle are marketed in the United States.

Livestock Continued to support passage of S. 543, the Cattle Market Transparency Act of 2021. The bill would provide needed reforms in the way cattle are marketed in the United States.

NEFB supports H.R. 5259, the Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019, introduced by Rep. Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.) and Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.) which would increase IRS Code Section 2032A Special Use Valuation from $1.6 million to $11.4 million.

Emergency Assistance (COVID) Aid: NEFB supported the following in any COVID-19 assistance bill that moved through Congress: Provide additional funds targeted at providing direct monetary relief to farmers and ranchers Reform the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program oPPP Allowing sole-proprietors to apply based on gross receipts to allow those with negative income figures to qualify for the program Ensuring that all expenses paid with PPP loan funds be eligible for a business income tax deduction. Making all business-related rental payments eligible for loan forgiveness Expanding the list of what counts toward loan availability to include typical farm/ranch expenses. oEIDL Ensure continued access for farmers and ranchers while at the same time, ensure the program does not negatively impact their ability to secure loans from local lenders. Include several bills targeted at assisting very small, small, and medium sized meat packing facilities oExisting stand-alone bills which should be included in the final package include: S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 RAMP-UP Act DIRECT Act Provide investment in expanding rural broadband capabilities oIn order to eliminate this gap which limits our states economic and educational future, we would support the inclusion of the following measures: The inclusion of a substantial financial investment directed at broadband infrastructure expansion. Implementation of the Broadband DATA Act H.R. 6723, the Universal Broadband Act H.R. 6491, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act

NEFB supported the following in any COVID-19 assistance bill that moved through Congress: Provide additional funds targeted at providing direct monetary relief to farmers and ranchers Reform the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program oPPP Allowing sole-proprietors to apply based on gross receipts to allow those with negative income figures to qualify for the program Ensuring that all expenses paid with PPP loan funds be eligible for a business income tax deduction. Making all business-related rental payments eligible for loan forgiveness Expanding the list of what counts toward loan availability to include typical farm/ranch expenses. oEIDL Ensure continued access for farmers and ranchers while at the same time, ensure the program does not negatively impact their ability to secure loans from local lenders. Include several bills targeted at assisting very small, small, and medium sized meat packing facilities oExisting stand-alone bills which should be included in the final package include: S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 RAMP-UP Act DIRECT Act Provide investment in expanding rural broadband capabilities oIn order to eliminate this gap which limits our states economic and educational future, we would support the inclusion of the following measures: The inclusion of a substantial financial investment directed at broadband infrastructure expansion. Implementation of the Broadband DATA Act H.R. 6723, the Universal Broadband Act H.R. 6491, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act

Emergency Assistance (COVID) Aid: NEFB supported the following in any COVID-19 assistance bill that moved through Congress: Provide additional funds targeted at providing direct monetary relief to farmers and ranchers Reform the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program oPPP Allowing sole-proprietors to apply based on gross receipts to allow those with negative income figures to qualify for the program Ensuring that all expenses paid with PPP loan funds be eligible for a business income tax deduction. Making all business-related rental payments eligible for loan forgiveness Expanding the list of what counts toward loan availability to include typical farm/ranch expenses. oEIDL Ensure continued access for farmers and ranchers while at the same time, ensure the program does not negatively impact their ability to secure loans from local lenders. Include several bills targeted at assisting very small, small, and medium sized meat packing facilities oExisting stand-alone bills which should be included in the final package include: S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 RAMP-UP Act DIRECT Act Provide investment in expanding rural broadband capabilities oIn order to eliminate this gap which limits our states economic and educational future, we would support the inclusion of the following measures: The inclusion of a substantial financial investment directed at broadband infrastructure expansion. Implementation of the Broadband DATA Act H.R. 6723, the Universal Broadband Act H.R. 6491, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act

NEFB supported the following in any COVID-19 assistance bill that moved through Congress: Provide additional funds targeted at providing direct monetary relief to farmers and ranchers Reform the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program oPPP Allowing sole-proprietors to apply based on gross receipts to allow those with negative income figures to qualify for the program Ensuring that all expenses paid with PPP loan funds be eligible for a business income tax deduction. Making all business-related rental payments eligible for loan forgiveness Expanding the list of what counts toward loan availability to include typical farm/ranch expenses. oEIDL Ensure continued access for farmers and ranchers while at the same time, ensure the program does not negatively impact their ability to secure loans from local lenders. Include several bills targeted at assisting very small, small, and medium sized meat packing facilities oExisting stand-alone bills which should be included in the final package include: S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 RAMP-UP Act DIRECT Act Provide investment in expanding rural broadband capabilities oIn order to eliminate this gap which limits our states economic and educational future, we would support the inclusion of the following measures: The inclusion of a substantial financial investment directed at broadband infrastructure expansion. Implementation of the Broadband DATA Act H.R. 6723, the Universal Broadband Act H.R. 6491, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act

S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 We support passage of this legislation as it will provide funding to help cover a portion of the overtime expenses for USDA inspectors required to be paid by very small and small processing facilities if they operate over 40 hours per week. We also supported the inclusion of the following in another round of COVID-19 legislation: Provide any necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to meat packing facilities to ensure the safety of those who are working so hard to process the livestock produced by our members and needed by the rest of the nation and world. Support funding for an indemnity program to help compensate producers who have had to make the heart-wrenching decision to euthanize animals. Support efforts to provide monetary assistance to those contract producers who dont own the animals but are contracted to care and feed them. Those producers were unfortunately left out of USDAs Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) but will likely still see monetary losses due to fewer or even no animals running through their facilities. Include another round of funding for our states cattle and dairy producers who make up billions of dollars in economic activity in our state. Ensure any payment limits, if needed, would be significantly increased to realistically capture the capital needed in all segments of the livestock industry. We supported legislation which would provide additional funding for the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Outside of simply adding more funds to the program, we also supported the following changes be made to the program: NEFB asked Congress to ensure that sole proprietors who file a Schedule F are eligible to participate in PPP. We also supported efforts to ensure profits from farm equipment trades that are reported on Form 4797 be included in that calculation of income. Lastly, we supported the inclusion of rental payments farmers and ranchers make on a variety of business-related items including equipment, land, and other items be an eligible expense in the program.

NEFB supported the following in any COVID-19 assistance bill that moved through Congress: Provide additional funds targeted at providing direct monetary relief to farmers and ranchers Reform the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program oPPP Allowing sole-proprietors to apply based on gross receipts to allow those with negative income figures to qualify for the program Ensuring that all expenses paid with PPP loan funds be eligible for a business income tax deduction. Making all business-related rental payments eligible for loan forgiveness Expanding the list of what counts toward loan availability to include typical farm/ranch expenses. oEIDL Ensure continued access for farmers and ranchers while at the same time, ensure the program does not negatively impact their ability to secure loans from local lenders. Include several bills targeted at assisting very small, small, and medium sized meat packing facilities oExisting stand-alone bills which should be included in the final package include: S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 RAMP-UP Act DIRECT Act Provide investment in expanding rural broadband capabilities oIn order to eliminate this gap which limits our states economic and educational future, we would support the inclusion of the following measures: The inclusion of a substantial financial investment directed at broadband infrastructure expansion. Implementation of the Broadband DATA Act H.R. 6723, the Universal Broadband Act H.R. 6491, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act

Emergency Assistance (COVID) Aid: NEFB supported the following in any COVID-19 assistance bill that moved through Congress: Provide additional funds targeted at providing direct monetary relief to farmers and ranchers Reform the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program oPPP Allowing sole-proprietors to apply based on gross receipts to allow those with negative income figures to qualify for the program Ensuring that all expenses paid with PPP loan funds be eligible for a business income tax deduction. Making all business-related rental payments eligible for loan forgiveness Expanding the list of what counts toward loan availability to include typical farm/ranch expenses. oEIDL Ensure continued access for farmers and ranchers while at the same time, ensure the program does not negatively impact their ability to secure loans from local lenders. Include several bills targeted at assisting very small, small, and medium sized meat packing facilities oExisting stand-alone bills which should be included in the final package include: S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 RAMP-UP Act DIRECT Act Provide investment in expanding rural broadband capabilities oIn order to eliminate this gap which limits our states economic and educational future, we would support the inclusion of the following measures: The inclusion of a substantial financial investment directed at broadband infrastructure expansion. Implementation of the Broadband DATA Act H.R. 6723, the Universal Broadband Act H.R. 6491, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act

NEFB opposed efforts by the House to remove funding for the Commodity Credit Corporation from H.R. 8219, the Continuing Resolution. Once the funding was restored, we supported passage of H.R. 8219 through both the House and Senate.

S. 3016, the Real Marketing Edible Artificials Truthfully Act of 2019. NEFB supports the legislation which would introduced the Real MEAT Act which would clarify the definition of beef for labeling purposes, eliminate consumer confusion resulting from misbranding, and ensure that the federal government is able to enforce the law. NEFB also supports the science behind genetic editing and support an FDA approval process that allows for the utilization of this new and exciting technology in agriculture.

Emergency Assistance (COVID) Aid: NEFB supported the following in any COVID-19 assistance bill that moved through Congress: Provide additional funds targeted at providing direct monetary relief to farmers and ranchers Reform the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program oPPP Allowing sole-proprietors to apply based on gross receipts to allow those with negative income figures to qualify for the program Ensuring that all expenses paid with PPP loan funds be eligible for a business income tax deduction. Making all business-related rental payments eligible for loan forgiveness Expanding the list of what counts toward loan availability to include typical farm/ranch expenses. oEIDL Ensure continued access for farmers and ranchers while at the same time, ensure the program does not negatively impact their ability to secure loans from local lenders. Include several bills targeted at assisting very small, small, and medium sized meat packing facilities oExisting stand-alone bills which should be included in the final package include: S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 RAMP-UP Act DIRECT Act Provide investment in expanding rural broadband capabilities oIn order to eliminate this gap which limits our states economic and educational future, we would support the inclusion of the following measures: The inclusion of a substantial financial investment directed at broadband infrastructure expansion. Implementation of the Broadband DATA Act H.R. 6723, the Universal Broadband Act H.R. 6491, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act

NEFB supported the following in any COVID-19 assistance bill that moved through Congress: Provide additional funds targeted at providing direct monetary relief to farmers and ranchers Reform the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Program oPPP Allowing sole-proprietors to apply based on gross receipts to allow those with negative income figures to qualify for the program Ensuring that all expenses paid with PPP loan funds be eligible for a business income tax deduction. Making all business-related rental payments eligible for loan forgiveness Expanding the list of what counts toward loan availability to include typical farm/ranch expenses. oEIDL Ensure continued access for farmers and ranchers while at the same time, ensure the program does not negatively impact their ability to secure loans from local lenders. Include several bills targeted at assisting very small, small, and medium sized meat packing facilities oExisting stand-alone bills which should be included in the final package include: S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 RAMP-UP Act DIRECT Act Provide investment in expanding rural broadband capabilities oIn order to eliminate this gap which limits our states economic and educational future, we would support the inclusion of the following measures: The inclusion of a substantial financial investment directed at broadband infrastructure expansion. Implementation of the Broadband DATA Act H.R. 6723, the Universal Broadband Act H.R. 6491, the Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act

S. 3797/H.R. 6977, the Small Packer Overtime and Holiday Fee Relief for COVID-19 Act of 2020 We support passage of this legislation as it will provide funding to help cover a portion of the overtime expenses for USDA inspectors required to be paid by very small and small processing facilities if they operate over 40 hours per week. We also supported the inclusion of the following in another round of COVID-19 legislation: Provide any necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) to meat packing facilities to ensure the safety of those who are working so hard to process the livestock produced by our members and needed by the rest of the nation and world. Support funding for an indemnity program to help compensate producers who have had to make the heart-wrenching decision to euthanize animals. Support efforts to provide monetary assistance to those contract producers who dont own the animals but are contracted to care and feed them. Those producers were unfortunately left out of USDAs Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) but will likely still see monetary losses due to fewer or even no animals running through their facilities. Include another round of funding for our states cattle and dairy producers who make up billions of dollars in economic activity in our state. Ensure any payment limits, if needed, would be significantly increased to realistically capture the capital needed in all segments of the livestock industry. We supported legislation which would provide additional funding for the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Outside of simply adding more funds to the program, we also supported the following changes be made to the program: NEFB asked Congress to ensure that sole proprietors who file a Schedule F are eligible to participate in PPP. We also supported efforts to ensure profits from farm equipment trades that are reported on Form 4797 be included in that calculation of income. Lastly, we supported the inclusion of rental payments farmers and ranchers make on a variety of business-related items including equipment, land, and other items be an eligible expense in the program.

We support passage of S. 1522 and H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 which will improve the accuracy of broadband coverage maps and better direct federal funds for broadband expansion. This bill also requires broadband providers to report coverage data in a more accurate and granular way vs. the current way of simply using census blocks.

We support passage of S. 1522 and H.R. 3162, the Broadband Data Improvement Act of 2019 which will improve the accuracy of broadband coverage maps and better direct federal funds for broadband expansion. This bill also requires broadband providers to report coverage data in a more accurate and granular way vs. the current way of simply using census blocks.

H.R. 2, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. We supported this new farm bill as it preserved and strengthened crop insurance, provided some needed modifications to commodity programs, improved federal conservation programs, protected trade promotion programs, and provided needed provisions for our nations livestock producers. House and Senate We continue to support efforts by USDA and FDA to partner together to regulate new lab-produced protein products and ensure that the advertising and marketing campaigns of these products do not utilize the names and labels used by the animal meat industry.

Supported H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. We supported both bills as they protected federal crop insurance, provided meaningful adjustments to commodity title programs includes changes to ARC-CO and PLC, improved conservation programs such as adjusting the payment rate on the CRP, and provided funding for research, trade promotion, and rural development programs. We also opposed amendments which would have implemented payment limits and AGI limitations on federal crop insurance, altered the federal sugar program, made changes to checkoff programs, and placed tighter payment limits on Title I programs. Continued working with USDA NRCS to alter regulations as it relates to Highly Erodible Lands (HEL) regulations. We support the immediate suspension of the new regulations, part of a 2016 OIG report, to alter their already approved conservation plans. We also support any changes made to the HEL policy be done through the federal rule-making process which includes an open comment period.

Continue to support passage of H.R.2, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and S. 3042, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. We are continuing to support passage of a final conferenced farm bill that will protected federal crop insurance, provided meaningful adjustments to commodity title programs including changes to ARC-CO and PLC, and improve conservation programs such as adjusting the payment rate on the CRP and not including much of the Senate bills conservation program changes. We also continue to support inclusion of language added to the House farm bill which would provide grant money to help establish agriculturally focused group health insurance plans and support funding for research, trade promotion, and rural development programs. Continued working with USDA NRCS to alter regulations as it relates to Highly Erodible Lands (HEL) regulations. We support the immediate suspension of the new regulations, part of a 2016 OIG report, to alter their already approved conservation plans. We also support any changes made to the HEL policy be done through the federal rule-making process which includes an open comment period.

Supported HR 6417, the AG and Legal Workforce Act. The legislation would establish a new agriculture guest worker program in the US Department of Agriculture.

Continue to support passage of H.R.2, Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 and S. 3042, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. We are continuing to support passage of a final conferenced farm bill that will protected federal crop insurance, provided meaningful adjustments to commodity title programs including changes to ARC-CO and PLC, and improve conservation programs such as adjusting the payment rate on the CRP and not including much of the Senate bills conservation program changes. We also continue to support inclusion of language added to the House farm bill which would provide grant money to help establish agriculturally focused group health insurance plans and support funding for research, trade promotion, and rural development programs. Continued working with USDA NRCS to alter regulations as it relates to Highly Erodible Lands (HEL) regulations. We support the immediate suspension of the new regulations, part of a 2016 OIG report, to alter their already approved conservation plans. We also support any changes made to the HEL policy be done through the federal rule-making process which includes an open comment period.

Supported H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042, the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018. We supported both bills as they protected federal crop insurance, provided meaningful adjustments to commodity title programs includes changes to ARC-CO and PLC, improved conservation programs such as adjusting the payment rate on the CRP, and provided funding for research, trade promotion, and rural development programs. We also opposed amendments which would have implemented payment limits and AGI limitations on federal crop insurance, altered the federal sugar program, made changes to checkoff programs, and placed tighter payment limits on Title I programs. Continued working with USDA NRCS to alter regulations as it relates to Highly Erodible Lands (HEL) regulations. We support the immediate suspension of the new regulations, part of a 2016 OIG report, to alter their already approved conservation plans. We also support any changes made to the HEL policy be done through the federal rule-making process which includes an open comment period.

Supported S. 3182, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act which would change federal hours of service regulations as it relates to the hauling of livestock.

Supported S. 3182, the Transporting Livestock Across America Safely Act which would change federal hours of service regulations as it relates to the hauling of livestock.

H.R.1 - An Act to provide for reconciliation pursuant to titles II and V of the concurrent resolution on the budget for fiscal year 2018. Supported the legislation which created a new lower tax rate for pass-through businesses, increased Section 179 limits, expanded bonus depreciation, largely maintained Section 1031, maintained full deductibility of local property taxes for farm and ranch businesses, doubled the estate tax exemption, expanded cash accounting, largely maintained the ability to deduct business interest, repealed the health insurance mandate and provided little change regarding the taxing of non-profits.

We support efforts by the House and Senate to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). We supported H.R. 1628, the American Health Care Act of 2017. We also support the following principles when it comes to any effort to repeal the ACA: -Eliminates the individual mandate that requires individuals to purchase health insurance -Eliminates penalties for employers who do not provide health insurance to employees -Expands Health Savings Accounts -Grants organizations the ability to create new association group plans -Grants tax credits for those to participate in the individual marketplace to help lower the cost of health insurance -Allows a delay in the implementation of the changes made in the subsidy calculations for those participating in the health insurance exchanges

H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act. We support this legislation as a part of an overall regulatory reform package that includes the use of sound science when making new federal regulations; having USDA coordinate with EPA on regulations affecting agriculture; estimating the costs and benefits of regulations; ensuring transparency in the rule-making process; vigorous congressional oversight; a minimum 60-day comment period on proposed rules; limiting federal agencies ability to use social media and similar resources in relation to pending rules; and litigation reform.

We continue to support H.R. 5 and S. 951, the Regulatory Accountability Act which would overhaul the federal government's regulatory process. We also continue to support any effort to repeal EPA's Waters of the United States rule.

Nebraska Farm Bureau supported a health care bill that repeals the Affordable Care Act (ACA), establishes authority for new small business association health insurance plans, eliminates the rating limitations for health insurance providers, eliminates many of the mandatory coverage requirements included in ACA compliant health plans, eliminates the individual mandate to purchase health insurance, eliminates the penalties for employers who do not provide health insurance to employees and expands Health Savings Accounts. We also supported S. 1859, the Healthcare Tax Relief Act to help delay the HIT tax for one year.

We continue to support H.R. 5 and S. 951, the Regulatory Accountability Act which would overhaul the federal government's regulatory process. We also continue to support any effort to repeal EPA's Waters of the United States rule.

H.Con.Res.125 Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2017 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2018 through 2026. and H. Rept. 114-470 - Concurrent Resolution on the Budget-Fiscal Year 2017 We continue to support the federal crop insurance program and oppose any measure to cut funding for the program. We also continue to support the full funding of USDAs Agricultural Research Service facilities including the Meat Animal Research Center in Clay Center, Nebraska.

H.J. Res. 59: H.J.Res.59 - 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. - Supported passage S.J. Res 22 - S.J.Res.22 - 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. - Supported passage

H.R. 2911, the Small Business Healthcare Relief Act: We supported this bill which would allow employers to provide employees with a defined financial contribution toward the cost of health care.

H.R. 5213 and S. 3253, the Fertilizer Access and Responsible Management Act or FARM Act: Supported this legislation that would require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide notice and comment rulemaking for the revised enforcement policy relating to the exemption of retail facilities from coverage of the process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals standard under section 1910.119(a)(2)(i) of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations.

Supported S. 3436 and H.R. 6100, the Protect Family Farms and Businesses Act, which would prevent the IRS from issuing rules that would restrict estate tax discount valuation.

S.2012 - Energy Policy Modernization Act of 2015: Supported adding an amendment that would have required OSHA to withdraw a revision to its policy governing the Process Safety Management Standard enforced under 29 CFR 1910.119 and enforce the policy as it previously existed before the change. The Fischer amendment would permit OSHA to propose changes to the policy, but would require any proposal to include an independent third-party cost analysis and permit meaningful public participation in such a rulemaking proceeding. Opposed Amendment 3016 filed by Sen. Toomey, Amendment 2977 filed by Sen. Cassidy and Amendment 3047 filed by Sen. Flake (R-Ariz.). Which would have destabilized the regulatory and policy environment, chilling the investment that drives innovation in the biofuel space, preventing the adoption of agricultural derived transportation fuel alternatives.

S.2609 - 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. We supported the bill which would protect interstate commerce and prevent 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. Supported Roberts Substitute Amendment #3450 to S. 764, Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015, which would insert much of the language from S. 2609 including preempting states from passing their own GMO labeling laws and would provide a tight definition on bioengineering on Day 1. Within one year, USDA will develop standards and definitions for the voluntarily labeling of foods from biotech ingredients. After three years, if there is substantial participation by the marketplace in making information available regarding the presence or use of bioengineering in food, no further action would occur. If it is determined that there is not substantial participation, USDA shall establish a national mandatory GMO labeling standard that would come into effect 2 years following the determination.

S.2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016: Supported the bill and supported adding language which would have maintained the current EPAs Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulatory threshold of 6,000 gallons of fuel storage before a farm or ranch would be subject to spill prevention regulations.

S.2848 - Water Resources Development Act of 2016: Supported adding language which would have maintained the current EPAs Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulatory threshold of 6,000 gallons of fuel storage before a farm or ranch would be subject to spill prevention regulations.

H.R. 5213 and S. 3253, the Fertilizer Access and Responsible Management Act or FARM Act: Supported this legislation that would require the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to provide notice and comment rulemaking for the revised enforcement policy relating to the exemption of retail facilities from coverage of the process safety management of highly hazardous chemicals standard under section 1910.119(a)(2)(i) of title 29, Code of Federal Regulations.

Supported S. 3436 and H.R. 6100, the Protect Family Farms and Businesses Act, which would prevent the IRS from issuing rules that would restrict estate tax discount valuation.

Supported S. 612, the Water Infrastructure Improvements for the Nation Act. The bill authorizes investment in Americas ports, channels, locks, dams, and other infrastructure that supports the maritime and waterways transportation system and provides flood protection for communities. We also supported efforts to amend EPAs Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) regulations to limit its impact to farmers.

S. 764 National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard: We supported the bill which would create a mandatory labeling standard for bioengineered foods. The bill which will protect interstate commerce and prevent state-by-state labeling laws. It directed 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.

S.2609 - 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. We supported the bill which would protect interstate commerce and prevent 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. Supported Roberts Substitute Amendment #3450 to S. 764, Defund Planned Parenthood Act of 2015, which would insert much of the language from S. 2609 including preempting states from passing their own GMO labeling laws and would provide a tight definition on bioengineering on Day 1. Within one year, USDA will develop standards and definitions for the voluntarily labeling of foods from biotech ingredients. After three years, if there is substantial participation by the marketplace in making information available regarding the presence or use of bioengineering in food, no further action would occur. If it is determined that there is not substantial participation, USDA shall establish a national mandatory GMO labeling standard that would come into effect 2 years following the determination.

H.J. Res. 59: H.J.Res.59 - 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. - Supported passage S.J. Res 22 - S.J.Res.22 - 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. - Supported passage

S.J. Res. 28 - Opposed the measure which would provide for disapproval of USDAs Catfish Inspection Program rule.

S.Con.Res.11 - An original concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 and H.Con.Res.27 - Establishing the budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2016 and setting forth appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2017 through 2025 - Opposed efforts to reopen any title of the 2014 farm bill, including efforts to cut federal crop insurance spending.

Supported H.R. 1105, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2015 - which would repeal the federal estate tax.

H.R. 1599, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 - Supported this bill which would set up federal standards for a voluntary "non-GMO" label on food products. H.R. 2393, The Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 - Supported this bill which would repeal USDA's COOL program.

H.R. 1599, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 - Supported this bill which would set up federal standards for a voluntary "non-GMO" label on food products. H.R. 2393, The Country of Origin Labeling Amendments Act of 2015 - Supported this bill which would repeal USDA's COOL program.

Supported adding language to H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - from H.R. 1599, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015, which would prevent states from enacting their own GMO labeling laws and would establish a voluntary GMO labeling program at USDA.

Supported H.R. 1599, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 - which would develop a federal voluntary standard for non-GMO food products. We also opposed efforts by the United States Department of Agriculture and Department of Health and Human Services Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, to include environmental sustainability standards in their nutrition guidelines.

H.R. 2029, The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2016 - Supported adding language to repeal EPA and Army Corps Waters of the U.S. Rule. Supported adding language from H.R. 1599, The Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015. Supported adding language to repeal new OSHA regulations on anhydrous ammonia retail facilities. Supported adding language to repeal EPA's Greenhouse Gas regulations on new and existing power plants. Supported adding language to repeal USDA's Country of Origin Labeling program. Supported adding language extending Section 179, Small Business Depreciation permanently and at $500,000. Supported adding language to permanently extend 50% bonus depreciation. Supported adding language extending a number of biofuels tax credits.

H.R. 1732, The Regulatory Integrity Protection Act of 2015 and S. 1140, The Federal Water Quality Protection Act - Supported both bills which would prohibit the Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers from adopting, implementing, applying, administering, or enforcing the proposed "waters of the U.S. rule."