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Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for federal role in regulation of food ingredients. Issues related to marketing policies and evidence-based food labeling.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for federal role in regulation of food ingredients. Advocated for evidence-based approaches to nutrition guidance, including addressing the challenges in defining ultra-processed foods.
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2026 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for maintaining tariff exclusions for agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically. Support for renewal of the USMCA trade agreement. Support for assistance funding that supports cocoa-growing markets to strengthen cocoa supply chains. Support for policies that improve business conditions in global markets. Support for maintaining global supply chains for food ingredients. Support for tariff exclusions under Sec. 301 and U.S-China Board of Trade.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for federal role in regulation of food ingredients. Issues related to marketing policies and evidence-based food labeling.
Source: Senate LDA
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for federal role in regulation of food ingredients.
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for incentivizing U.S. agriculture supply chains. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture Research Service (ARS). Support for S. 1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 - to increase private sector investments; to improve global food security for issues related to sustainable aviation fuel in the Farm Bill (HR 7567).
United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for incentivizing U.S. agriculture supply chains. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture Research Service (ARS). Support for S. 1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 - to increase private sector investments; to improve global food security for issues related to sustainable aviation fuel in the Farm Bill (HR 7567).
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on issues related to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; engaged on policies related to the need for recycling harmonization.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on issues related to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; engaged on policies related to the need for recycling harmonization.
Support for exclusion of agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically from tariff programs. Support for reauthorization of USMCA trade agreement. Support for US exports lanes for pet nutrition. Support for Securing American Agriculture Act (H.R. 1995 / S. 912) that supports domestic production of essential agriculture inputs.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support for finalizing FDAs healthy claim final rule; support for advancing FDA's efforts to propose front-of- package nutrition labeling; support for FDA food safety oversight activities and increases in funding for to enhance FDA food ingredient reassessment activities; engaged on FDA proposal to create new processes for reassessing human food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support for finalizing FDAs healthy claim final rule; support for advancing FDA's efforts to propose front-of- package nutrition labeling; support for FDA food safety oversight activities and increases in funding for to enhance FDA food ingredient reassessment activities; engaged on FDA proposal to create new processes for reassessing human food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities, support for federal role in regulation of food. Support for uniform definition for date labeling. Advocated for evidence-based approaches to nutrition guidance, including addressing the challenges in defining ultra-processed foods.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased finding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for FDA's process to consider front of package nutrition labeling; supported FDA's implementation of healthy claim final rule; support for federal role in regulation of food.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for FDA's process to consider front of package in nutrition labeling; support for federal role in risk-based regulation of food.
United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for incentivizing U.S. agriculture supply chains. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture 'Research Service (ARS). Support for S.1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 to increase private sector investments to improve global food security.
United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture research Service (ARS). Support for S.1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 to increase private sector investments to improve global food security.
United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system; and support for reforms aimed at increasing domestic sugar supply. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture Research Service (ARS). Support for S.1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 to increase private sector investments to improve global food security.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; Engaged on food ingredients for transportation fuels.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on food ingredients for transportation fuels.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on food ingredients for transportation fuels.
Support for exclusion of agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically from tariff programs; support for trade preferences under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for duty-free market access under the US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA); support for domestic sourcing of food ingredients under the Securing American Agriculture Act (S.912).
Support for exclusion of agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically from tariff programs. Support for reauthorization of USMCA trade agreement. Support for US exports lanes for pet nutrition. Support for Securing American Agriculture Act (H.R. 1995 / S. 912) that supports domestic production of essential agriculture inputs.
Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
Support for finalizing FDA's "healthy" claim final rule; support for FDA's process to consider new front-of-package nutrition labeling, including issuance of a proposed rule; support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Support for FDA's progress on sodium reduction initiatives. Support for FDA's process to consider new front-of-package nutrition labeling.
Support for finalizing FDA's "healthy" claim final rule; support for FDA's process to consider new front-of-package nutrition labeling, including issuance of a proposed rule; support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructer and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Provided comments on Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act of 2024
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructer and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Provided comments on Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructer and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Provided comments on Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructer and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Provided comments on Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Recycling and Composting Accountability Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers; support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and supply chains, including S. 3371.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation challenges in global supply chains, including S. 3371. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers; support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and supply chains, including S. 3371; support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation challenges in global supply chains, including S. 3371. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers; support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and supply chains, including S. 3371; support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers, support for small grains, support for regenerative farming systems, and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for farmer stress programs. Support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals. Support for Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill).
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957) (whole bill); Pets Belong with Families Act (HR 3989) (whole bill); Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill); Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (HR 4355) (whole bill).
Support for federal pet regulation standards/modernization. Support for increased funding for FDA. Written comments submitted to OMB on FDAs Front-of-Package consumer studies. Support for FDAs process and timeline for development of a proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling. Support for Food Date Labeling Act (HR 3159) (whole bill).
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957) (whole bill); Pets Belong with Families Act (HR 3989) (whole bill); Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill); Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (HR 4355) (whole bill).
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957).
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957).
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957) (whole bill); Pets Belong with Families Act (HR 3989) (whole bill); Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill); Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (HR 4355) (whole bill).
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957) (whole bill); Pets Belong with Families Act (HR 3989) (whole bill); Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill); Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (HR 4355) (whole bill).
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and India's reinstatement to the GSP program; Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs, including in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework; Clarification on labeling for multi-origin products on E-Commerce platforms (S. 1421 COOL Online Labeling Act); Engagement on issues related to tinplate steel imports; Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains; Support for carbon border adjustment policies; Support for customs modernization policies; Support for increased U.S. engagement on democratic norms and trade with Latin American countries; Engagement on issues related to import restrictions in Latin American markets.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and India's reinstatement to the GSP program. Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Clarification on labeling for multi-origin products on E-Commerce platforms (S.1421 COOL Online Labeling Act). Engagement on issues related to tinplate steel imports. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets. Support for increased U.S. trade and engagement on democratic norms with Latin American countries. Engagement on import restrictions in Latin American markets.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and India's reinstatement to the GSP program; Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs, including in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework; Clarification on labeling for multi-origin products on E-Commerce platforms (S. 1421 COOL Online Labeling Act); Engagement on issues related to tinplate steel imports; Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains; Support for carbon border adjustment policies; Support for customs modernization policies; Support for increased U.S. engagement on democratic norms and trade with Latin American countries; Engagement on issues related to import restrictions in Latin American markets.
Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Technical clarification and support for zootechnical animal food substances (S. 1842 Innovative FEED Act of 2023); Submitted comments to Federal Trade Commission for the revision of the Green Guides. Support for funding for renewable thermal technology deployment.
Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Technical clarification and support for zootechnical animal food substances (S. 1842 Innovative FEED Act of 2023); Submitted comments to Federal Trade Commission for the revision of the Green Guides. Support for funding for renewable thermal technology deployment.
Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Clarify and support Animal Drug User Fee legislation (S. 1844) on pathway for zootechnical substances.
American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for Data Privacy Legislation - H.R.8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act including definitions of "covered entity" and issues related to advertising and assessments; Support for funding of STEM programs.
Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Issues related to the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. Support for Growing Climate Solutions Act (HR 2820). Support for funding for climates-smart agricultural pilot programs. Engaged on supporting the development of Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Issues related to the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. Support for Growing Climate Solutions Act (HR 2820). Support for funding for climates-smart agricultural pilot programs. Engaged on supporting the development of Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Proposed solutions supporting implementation of online labeling requirements on digital platforms in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda and lifting of tariffs. Requested general status update on U.S. organic equivalency with Canada. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries. Continued support for pet food exports to China.
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Proposed solutions for online labeling requirements in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for extension of Generalized System of Preferences reauthorization and reinstatement of India. Support for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Support for multi-stakeholder approach to addressing regional challenges through international organizations. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries.
Native Behavioral Health Access Improvement Act of 2021
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Proposed solutions supporting implementation of online labeling requirements on digital platforms in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda and lifting of tariffs. Requested general status update on U.S. organic equivalency with Canada. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries. Continued support for pet food exports to China.
HR 5376, including policies related to corporate income tax rates, corporate ownership and asset sales.
HR 5376, including policies related to corporate income tax rates, corporate ownership and asset sales.
Support for congressional appropriations report language in support of accommodation of companion animals in homeless shelters. Support for PUPPS Act, HR 8074.
Support for congressional appropriations report language in support of accommodation of companion animals in homeless shelters. Support for PUPPS Act, HR 8074.
Support for PUPPS Act, HR 8074; congressional appropriations report language in support of accommodation of companion animals in homeless shelters.
American Data Privacy and Protection Act
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Issues related to the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (H.R.8152), including definitions on "covered entity" and issues related to advertising and assessments.
Global Food Security Reauthorization Act of 2022
Client: MARS, INCORPORATED · Firm: MARS, INCORPORATED
Support for H.R.8446 Global Food Security Reauthorization Act. Responded to USDA - Document Number: 2022-25292 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Implementation of Funds under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for issues related to the domestic supply of sugar in the Farm Bill. Support for cocoa research legislation.
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022
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Support for S. 5134/H.R. 9340, the United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022. Responded to State RFI--- U.S. State Departments Request for Stakeholder Input on Options for Combating International Deforestation Associated With Commodities. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including EPR. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Proposed solutions to improve implementation of plastic recycling in the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (S.5163).
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
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Proposed solutions supporting implementation of online labeling requirements on digital platforms in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda and lifting of tariffs. Requested general status update on U.S. organic equivalency with Canada. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries. Continued support for pet food exports to China.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
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Proposed solutions supporting implementation of online labeling requirements on digital platforms in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda and lifting of tariffs. Requested general status update on U.S. organic equivalency with Canada. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries. Continued support for pet food exports to China.
United States Innovation and Competition Act of 2021
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Proposed solutions for online labeling requirements in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for extension of Generalized System of Preferences reauthorization and reinstatement of India. Support for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Support for multi-stakeholder approach to addressing regional challenges through international organizations. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries.
Support for S393 The Equality Act, and support for funding for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Support for S393 The Equality Act, and support for funding for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Support for S393 The Equality Act.
United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022
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Support for S. 5134/H.R. 9340, the United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022. Responded to State RFI--- U.S. State Departments Request for Stakeholder Input on Options for Combating International Deforestation Associated With Commodities. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including EPR. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Proposed solutions to improve implementation of plastic recycling in the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (S.5163).
Protecting Communities from Plastics Act
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Support for S. 5134/H.R. 9340, the United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022. Responded to State RFI--- U.S. State Departments Request for Stakeholder Input on Options for Combating International Deforestation Associated With Commodities. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including EPR. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Proposed solutions to improve implementation of plastic recycling in the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (S.5163).
Support for H.R. 1022, the PAWS Act (entire bill).
Support for HR 1022, the PAWS Act (entire bill); support for continued access to methionine (amino acid) used in pet food.
Support for investments in disadvantaged communities that have fewer resources to manage the cost of climate change, including rising energy costs as a result of policy changes; Support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID in HR 1319, the American Recovery Act ; Support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID; Support for the HR 5/S 393, the Equality Act (entire bill); Support for HR 959, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (entire bill); Support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (entire bill).
Support for policies to incentivize agricultural producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as S. 3894, The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020; Support for emergency relief for farmers of color in HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program, Preventative oral health, Food ingredient policy, and Dietary guidelines; Funding for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA); Funding for pet food ingredient reviews; Support for policies that improve the US recycling infrastructure, including support for EPR fees; Inquiries to understand policy proposals to improve the nations recycling infrastructure, such as the Break Free from Plastics Pollution Act of 2020; Opposition to proposed rules that would automatically sunset food regulations; Support for increased nutrition funding in HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
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HR 4350, proposals related to government contracting.
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022
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HR 4350, proposals related to government contracting.
Support for investments in disadvantaged communities that have fewer resources to manage the cost of climate change, including rising energy costs as a result of policy changes; Support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID in HR 1319, the American Recovery Act ; Support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID; Support for the HR 5/S 393, the Equality Act (entire bill); Support for HR 959, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (entire bill); Support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (entire bill).
HR 5376, including policies related to corporate income tax rates, section 163n and corporate ownership and asset sales.
Corporate income tax rate policies in HR 5376, including proposed limits on domestic corporations. Recognition of US global tax regime in international tax negotiations.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change; issues related to S 2950 and HR 5508 the Forest Act and support for legislative solutions to deforestation, including corporate due diligence requirements. Response to EPA's Advanced Notice on Public Rule Making on advanced recycling and Clean Air Act.
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
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Support for investments in disadvantaged communities that have fewer resources to manage the cost of climate change, including rising energy costs as a result of policy changes; Support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID in HR 1319, the American Recovery Act ; Support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID; Support for the HR 5/S 393, the Equality Act (entire bill); Support for HR 959, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (entire bill); Support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (entire bill).
Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act of 2021
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Support for S393, the Equality Act (entire bill); support for HR 959, the Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act (entire bill); Support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (entire bill); support for HRes 275, Condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and support for S937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), U.S. Trade & Development Agency (USTDA), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for federal role in regulation of food ingredients.
Support for maintaining tariff exclusions for agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically. Support for renewal of the USMCA trade agreement. Support for implementation of US sugar program policies to meet demand needs. Support for assistance funding that supports cocoa-growing markets to strengthen cocoa supply chains.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on issues related to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; engaged on policies related to the need for recycling harmonization.
Engaged on issues related to clean fuel production credit 45z.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC)
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for incentivizing U.S. agriculture supply chains. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture Research Service (ARS). Support for S. 1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 - to increase private sector investments; to improve global food security for issues related to sustainable aviation fuel in the Farm Bill (HR 7567).
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for federal role in regulation of food ingredients. Advocated for evidence-based approaches to nutrition guidance, including addressing the challenges in defining ultra-processed foods.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on issues related to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; engaged on policies related to the need for recycling harmonization.
Support for maintaining tariff exclusions for agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically. Support for renewal of USMCA trade agreement.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for incentivizing U.S. agriculture supply chains. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture 'Research Service (ARS). Support for S.1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 to increase private sector investments to improve global food security.
Support for exclusion of agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically from tariff programs. Support for reauthorization of USMCA trade agreement. Support for US exports lanes for pet nutrition. Support for Securing American Agriculture Act (H.R. 1995 / S. 912) that supports domestic production of essential agriculture inputs.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; Engaged on food ingredients for transportation fuels.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities, support for federal role in regulation of food. Support for uniform definition for date labeling. Advocated for evidence-based approaches to nutrition guidance, including addressing the challenges in defining ultra-processed foods.
Support for Foodnet funding in FY27.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for FDA's process to consider front of package in nutrition labeling; support for federal role in risk-based regulation of food.
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture research Service (ARS). Support for S.1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 to increase private sector investments to improve global food security.
Support for exclusion of agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically from tariff programs; support for trade preferences under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for duty-free market access under the US-Mexico-Canada Free Trade Agreement (USMCA); support for domestic sourcing of food ingredients under the Securing American Agriculture Act (S.912).
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on food ingredients for transportation fuels.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system; and support for reforms aimed at increasing domestic sugar supply. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture Research Service (ARS). Support for S.1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 to increase private sector investments to improve global food security.
Support for exclusion of agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically from tariff programs; support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); support for African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for public comment process on new tariff policies; Support for U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) role in addressing challenges in global agriculture supply chains.
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2025 · first_quarter · 1A
Support for exclusion of agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically from tariff programs; support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); support for African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for public comment process on new tariff policies; Support for U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) role in addressing challenges in global agriculture supply chains.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support for finalizing FDAs healthy claim final rule; support for advancing FDA's efforts to propose front-of- package nutrition labeling; support for FDA food safety oversight activities and increases in funding for to enhance FDA food ingredient reassessment activities; engaged on FDA proposal to create new processes for reassessing human food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for exclusion of agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically from tariff programs; support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP); support for African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for public comment process on new tariff policies; Support for U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB) role in addressing challenges in global agriculture supply chains.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support for finalizing FDAs healthy claim final rule; support for advancing FDA's efforts to propose front-of- package nutrition labeling; support for FDA food safety oversight activities and increases in funding for to enhance FDA food ingredient reassessment activities; engaged on FDA proposal to create new processes for reassessing human food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · 4A
Support for finalizing FDA's "healthy" claim final rule; support for FDA's process to consider new front-of-package nutrition labeling, including issuance of a proposed rule; support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.
Support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program; support for African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for public comment process on new tariff policies, concern over enactment of long-term trade policy through the Congressional Budget Process.
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for finalizing FDA's "healthy" claim final rule; support for FDA's process to consider new front-of-package nutrition labeling, including issuance of a proposed rule; support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (H.R. 7380), which shifts authority for pet food labeling regulation from states to the federal government (whole bill); support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients; support for FDA sodium reduction initiatives.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Support for FDA's progress on sodium reduction initiatives. Support for FDA's process to consider new front-of-package nutrition labeling.
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical support for farmers, support for regenerative farming systems and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar; support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals; support for the Natural Resources Conservation Services Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCCP) grant, Expanding Edge of Field Practices for Perennial Habitat and Climate Resilience within the Global Supply Chain.
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2024 · second_quarter · 2A
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers; support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and supply chains, including S. 3371; support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
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2024 · first_quarter · 1A
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructer and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Provided comments on Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers, support for small grains, support for regenerative farming systems and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for farmer stress programs. Support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals. Advocated for One Health approaches to food safety. Advocated for the need for greater supports for veterinary workforce.
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation challenges in global supply chains, including S. 3371. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers, support for small grains, support for regenerative farming systems and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for farmer stress programs. Support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals. Advocated for One Health approaches to food safety. Advocated for the need for greater supports for veterinary workforce.
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Support for federal pet food regulation standards/modernization. Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs. Support for FDAs New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status of FDAs sodium reduction initiative. Submission of comments on FDAs front-of-package nutrition labeling and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants. Support for maintaining and enhancing nutrition monitoring programs including the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey and USDA food composition databases.
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Clarify and support Animal Drug User Fee legislation (S. 1844) on pathway for zootechnical substances.
Submission of comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee/HHS/USDA on oral health.
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers, support for small grains, support for regenerative farming systems, and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for farmer stress programs. Support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals. Support for Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill).
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2023 · second_quarter · 2A
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and India's reinstatement to the GSP program; Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs, including in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework; Clarification on labeling for multi-origin products on E-Commerce platforms (S. 1421 COOL Online Labeling Act); Engagement on issues related to tinplate steel imports; Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains; Support for carbon border adjustment policies; Support for customs modernization policies; Support for increased U.S. engagement on democratic norms and trade with Latin American countries; Engagement on issues related to import restrictions in Latin American markets.
Support for federal pet regulation standards/modernization; Support for increased funding for FDA.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and India's reinstatement to the GSP program; Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs, including in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework; Clarification on labeling for multi-origin products on E-Commerce platforms (S. 1421 COOL Online Labeling Act); Engagement on issues related to tinplate steel imports; Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains; Support for carbon border adjustment policies; Support for customs modernization policies; Support for increased U.S. engagement on democratic norms and trade with Latin American countries; Engagement on issues related to import restrictions in Latin American markets.
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957).
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers; Support for funding for novel vertical farming practices; Support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar, including in the 2023 farm bill.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and India's reinstatement to the GSP program; Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs; including in the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF); Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains; Support for sustainable trade pillar in the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP); Support for customs modernization; Support for increased U.S. engagement on democratic norms and trade with Latin American countries.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for S. 5134/H.R. 9340, the United States Foundation for International Conservation Act of 2022. Responded to State RFI--- U.S. State Departments Request for Stakeholder Input on Options for Combating International Deforestation Associated With Commodities. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including EPR. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Proposed solutions to improve implementation of plastic recycling in the Protecting Communities from Plastics Act (S.5163).
Support for H.R.8446 Global Food Security Reauthorization Act. Responded to USDA - Document Number: 2022-25292 Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Implementation of Funds under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for issues related to the domestic supply of sugar in the Farm Bill. Support for cocoa research legislation.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Issues related to the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network.
Issues related to the American Data Privacy and Protection Act (H.R.8152), including definitions on "covered entity" and issues related to advertising and assessments.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, and support for renewable thermal incentives. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including the EPR. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for fuels in transportation.
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2022 · second_quarter · 2A
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, and support for renewable thermal incentives. Support for legislative solutions to deforestation, including corporate due diligence requirements. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including the EPR. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Issues related to the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. Support for Growing Climate Solutions Act (HR 2820). Support for funding for climates-smart agricultural pilot programs. Engaged on supporting the development of Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for release of the FDA's proposed rule on "Healthy". Support funding for FDA, including Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Inquiry into certifications for the organic food program. Comments on "Child nutrition programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium". Discussion about the impact of biofuel policies on the food supply chain. Support for funding for school meals, voluntary sodium guidance implementation, nutrition facts panel and menu labeling.
Support for congressional appropriations report language in support of accommodation of companion animals in homeless shelters. Support for PUPPS Act, HR 8074.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for S393 The Equality Act.
Proposed solutions for online labeling requirements in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for extension of Generalized System of Preferences reauthorization and reinstatement of India. Support for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Support for multi-stakeholder approach to addressing regional challenges through international organizations. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries.
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2021 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for extension of Generalized System of Preferences reauthorization and reinstatement of India to the program; support for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; support for mandatory corporate due diligence reporting on supply chain issues; support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains.
Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as S 1251 The Grown Climate Solutions Act. Issues related to the domestic supply of sugar.
HR 5376, including policies related to corporate income tax rates, section 163n and corporate ownership and asset sales.
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2021 · third_quarter · Q3
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program, Preventative oral health, food ingredient policy, and dietary guidelines; funding for Food Safety Modernization Act; funding for pet food ingredient reviews; support for policies that improve the US recycling infrastructure, including support for EPR fees; inquiries to understand policy proposals to improve the nations recycling infrastructure, such as the Break Free from Plastics Pollution Act of 2021.
Support for S 264, the DREAM Act (entire bill)
Corporate income tax rate policies in HR 5376, including proposed limits on domestic corporations. Recognition of US global tax regime in international tax negotiations.
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2021 · second_quarter · Q2
Support for solutions to pet homelessness and funding to improve accessibility for companion animals in homeless shelters.
Support for HR 1022, the PAWS Act (entire bill); support for continued access to methionine (amino acid) used in pet food.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program, Preventative oral health, food ingredient policy, and dietary guidelines; funding for Food Safety Modernization Act; funding for pet food ingredient reviews; support for policies that improve the US recycling infrastructure, including support for EPR fees; inquiries to understand policy proposals to improve the nations recycling infrastructure, such as the Break Free from Plastics Pollution Act of 2021; Opposition to proposed rules that would automatically sunset food regulations.
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for solutions to pet homelessness and funding to improve accessibility for companion animals in homeless shelters.
Trade policy with the EU; Support for extension of Generalizes System of Preferences authorization; Support for mandatory corporate due diligence reporting on supply chain issues, and International restrictions on the sales of packaged food; Funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; Funding for international aid related to COVID-19 relief.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program, Preventative oral health, Food ingredient policy, and Dietary guidelines; Funding for Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA); Funding for pet food ingredient reviews; Support for policies that improve the US recycling infrastructure, including support for EPR fees; Inquiries to understand policy proposals to improve the nations recycling infrastructure, such as the Break Free from Plastics Pollution Act of 2020; Opposition to proposed rules that would automatically sunset food regulations; Support for increased nutrition funding in HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
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2020 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Trade policy, including with China and the EU; Support for extension of Generalizes System of Preferences authorization; Support for mandatory corporate due diligence reporting on supply chain issues; International restrictions on the sales of packaged food; Support for timely consideration of certificate of free sale for US exports.
Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; support for policies to incentivize agricultural producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as S. 3894, The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020; Funding for international aid related to COVID-19 relief.
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2020 · third_quarter · Q3
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding; Funding for pet food ingredient reviews; support for funding for the Recycling Partnership; support for policies that improve the US recycling infrastructure; inquiries to understand policy proposals to improve the nations recycling infrastructure, such as S.3263, the Break Free from Plastics Pollution Act of 2020. .
Trade policy, including with China and the EU; international restrictions on the sales of packaged food.
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2020 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, support for carbon pricing, support for clean energy deployment and resilient infrastructure, and EPA's Clean Power Plan; support for recycling and packaging policies, including S.1982, Save our Seas 2.0 Act.
Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; H.R. 3981 and S. 2337, The Food Date Labeling Act; support for policies to incentivize agricultural producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as S. 3894, The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020; Funding for international aid related to COVID-19 relief.
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, support for carbon pricing, and EPA's Clean Power Plan; support for packaging policies, including S.1982, Save our Seas 2.0 Act.
Trade issues, including with China, EU, India GSP and other international trade issues; support for legislation amending use of section 232 trade authority; Legislative proposals related to U.S. sanction policies, to ensure Congress understands impacts on the operations of U.S. companies in Russia; Implementation, transparency and application of trade and supply chain laws.
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2019 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Supporting H.R. 5, The Equality Act.
Implementation of Farm Bill policies, including support for conservation programs; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; Support for legislation to provide assistance to manage farmer and rancher stress and for the mental health of individuals in rural areas; H.R. 3981 and S. 2337, Food Date Labeling Act of 2019.
Trade issues, including USMCA, China, India GSP and other international trade issues; Support for legislation amending use of section 232 trade authority; Legislative proposals related to U.S. sanction policies, to ensure Congress understands impacts on the operations of U.S. companies in Russia; Implementation, transparency and application of trade and supply chain laws.
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
Implementation of Farm Bill policies, including support for conservation programs; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; Support for legislation to provide assistance to manage farmer and rancher stress and for the mental health of individuals in rural areas; H.R. 3981 and S. 2337, Food Date Labeling Act of 2019.
Implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; Treatment of pet feed donations to non-profit organizations.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, support for carbon pricing, and EPAs Clean Power Plan; Support for S.1982, Save our Seas 2.0 Act.
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2019 · second_quarter · Q2
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program; Supporting timely implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding.
Supporting H.R. 2623, the Search and Rescue Dog Protection Act.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, carbon pricing and EPAs Clean Power Plan.
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2019 · first_quarter · Q1
Technical issues related to implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; Treatment of pet feed donations to non-profit organizations.
Development of national standard on GMO labeling; Implementation of Farm Bill policies, including support for conservation programs; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium; Supporting timely implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding.
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2018 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, carbon pricing and EPAs Clean Power Plan.
Trade issues, including NAFTA, China and other international trade issues; Legislative proposals related to U.S. sanction policies, to ensure Congress understands impacts on the operations of U.S. companies in Russia.
Development of national standard on GMO labeling; Farm Bill policies, including sugar availability and policy reforms, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reauthorization; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; Funding for conservation programs; Department of Labor conversations on supply chains.
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
Trade issues, including NAFTA, China and other international trade issues; Legislative proposals related to U.S. sanction policies, to ensure Congress understands impacts on the operations of U.S. companies in Russia.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, carbon pricing and EPAs Clean Power Plan.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium; Supporting timely implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding.
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement and EPAs Clean Power Plan.
Support for legislative solutions for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Development of national standard on GMO labeling; Farm Bill policies, including sugar availability and policy reforms, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reauthorization; Trade issues, including NAFTA and other international trade issues; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; Funding for conservation programs.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
Support for legislative solutions for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium; Supporting on time implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines.
Development of national standard on GMO labeling; Farm Bill reauthorization and implementation, including sugar policy reforms; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reauthorization; Trades issues, including NAFTA and other international trade issues; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; Funding for conservation programs.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Support for legislative solutions for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement and EPAs Clean Power Plan.
Development of national standard on GMO labeling; Farm Bill reauthorization and implementation, including sugar policy reforms; International trade issues, including NAFTA; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
Development of national standard on GMO labeling; Farm Bill reauthorization and implementation, including sugar policy reforms; International trade issues, including NAFTA; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change.
General corporate and international tax issues; issues related to tax reform.
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium; supporting on time implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; maintaining robust funding of FSMA.
General corporate and international tax issues; issues related to tax reform.
Child Nutrition Act Reauthorization, maintaining strong nutrition standards; development of a national standard on GMO labeling; Farm Bill reauthorization and implementation, including sugar policy reforms; cocoa sustainability; international trade issues; appropriations funding for international aid and development programs.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on food ingredients for transportation fuels.
Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased finding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for FDA's process to consider front of package nutrition labeling; supported FDA's implementation of healthy claim final rule; support for federal role in regulation of food.
Support for maintaining corporate income tax rates and policies that support capital investment in the U.S.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), White House Office
Support for maintaining corporate income tax rates and policies that support capital investment in the U.S.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for maintaining corporate income tax rates and policies that support capital investment in the U.S.
Filing targets: Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Intl Trade Administration (ITA), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), Natl Security Council (NSC), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for maintaining corporate income tax rates;
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S. 1189, the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act, and S. 1194, the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for H.R. 10033, the Expanding Clean Fuel Production Act, and S. 5145, the Farmers First Fuel Incentives Act; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Support for maintaining corporate income tax rates;
Support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program; support for African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for public comment process on new tariff policies.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Support for Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers; support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and supply chains, including S. 3371.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructure and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act; engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA); support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers; support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and supply chains, including S. 3371; support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation challenges in global supply chains, including S. 3371. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructer and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Provided comments on Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Submission of comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee/HHS/USDA on oral health. Support for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers, support for small grains, support for regenerative farming systems, and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for farmer stress programs. Support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals.
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB,) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program. Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Support for federal pet regulation standards/modernization. Support for increased funding for FDA. Written comments submitted to OMB on FDAs Front-of-Package consumer studies. Support for FDAs process and timeline for development of a proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling. Support for Food Date Labeling Act (HR 3159) (whole bill).
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957) (whole bill); Pets Belong with Families Act (HR 3989) (whole bill); Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill); Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (HR 4355) (whole bill).
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and India's reinstatement to the GSP program. Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Clarification on labeling for multi-origin products on E-Commerce platforms (S.1421 COOL Online Labeling Act). Engagement on issues related to tinplate steel imports. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets. Support for increased U.S. trade and engagement on democratic norms with Latin American countries. Engagement on import restrictions in Latin American markets.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers; Support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar, including in the 2023 farm bill; Support for funding for farmer stress programs.
Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Technical clarification and support for zootechnical animal food substances (S. 1842 Innovative FEED Act of 2023); Submitted comments to Federal Trade Commission for the revision of the Green Guides. Support for funding for renewable thermal technology deployment.
Submission of comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee/HHS/USDA on oral health.
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957).
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Technical clarification and support for zootechnical animal food substances (S. 1842 Innovative FEED Act of 2023); Submitted comments to Federal Trade Commission for the revision of the Green Guides. Support for funding for renewable thermal technology deployment.
Submission of comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee/HHS/USDA on oral health.
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers; Support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar, including in the 2023 farm bill; Support for funding for farmer stress programs.
Support for federal pet regulation standards/modernization; Support for increased funding for FDA.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Energy, Dept of, Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Support for oral health to be considered in the dietary guidelines.
Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR); Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation; Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Support for funding for the Capital Area Food Bank; Responded to U.S. FDA requests for stakeholder input on proposed update to the Use of the Term Healthy in the Labeling of Human Food Products and on the proposed information collection titled Quantitative Research on Front of Package Labeling on Packaged Foods.
Support for Data Privacy Legislation - H.R.8152 - American Data Privacy and Protection Act including definitions of "covered entity" and issues related to advertising and assessments; Support for funding of STEM programs.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda that addresses market access and lifting of tariffs. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains. Support for sustainability and regenerative agriculture in the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP). Support for increased U.S. engagement on democratic norms and trade with Latin American countries.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda and lifting of tariffs. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains. Supported increased U.S. engagement on democratic norms and trade with Latin American countries. Support for increased coordination of U.S. Government on issues related to nutrition in Latin America.
Support for PUPPS Act, HR 8074; congressional appropriations report language in support of accommodation of companion animals in homeless shelters.
Support for and comments to White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health, including comments on dietary guidelines for Americans (DGAs), children's nutrition assistance programs, education and research. Support for FDA's release of a proposed rule on "healthy".
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for S393 The Equality Act, and support for funding for the Capital Area Food Bank.
HR 5376, including policies related to corporate income tax rates, corporate ownership and asset sales.
Proposed solutions supporting implementation of online labeling requirements on digital platforms in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda and lifting of tariffs. Requested general status update on U.S. organic equivalency with Canada. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries. Continued support for pet food exports to China.
Support for congressional appropriations report language in support of accommodation of companion animals in homeless shelters. Support for PUPPS Act, HR 8074.
Support for release of the FDA's proposed rule on "Healthy". Support funding for FDA, including Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Inquiry into certifications for the organic food program. Comments on "Child nutrition programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium". Discussion about the impact of biofuel policies on the food supply chain. Support for funding for school meals, voluntary sodium guidance implementation, nutrition facts panel and menu labeling.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Proposed solutions supporting implementation of online labeling requirements on digital platforms in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda and lifting of tariffs. Requested general status update on U.S. organic equivalency with Canada. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries. Continued support for pet food exports to China.
HR 5376, including policies related to corporate income tax rates, corporate ownership and asset sales.
Support for S393 The Equality Act, and support for funding for the Capital Area Food Bank.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, and support for renewable thermal incentives. Support for legislative solutions to deforestation, including corporate due diligence requirements. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including the EPR. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.
Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Issues related to the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. Support for Growing Climate Solutions Act (HR 2820). Support for funding for climates-smart agricultural pilot programs. Engaged on supporting the development of Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for release of the FDA's proposed rule on "Healthy". Support funding for FDA, including Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Inquiry into certifications for the organic food program. Comments on "Child nutrition programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium". Discussion about the impact of biofuel policies on the food supply chain.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, and support for renewable thermal incentives. Support for legislative solutions to deforestation, including corporate due diligence requirements. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including the EPR. Support for the United Nations (UN) Plastics Treaty.
Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Issues related to the domestic supply of sugar.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Issues related to energy savings and climate change; issues related to S 2950 and HR 5508 the Forest Act and support for legislative solutions to deforestation, including corporate due diligence requirements. Response to EPA's Advanced Notice on Public Rule Making on advanced recycling and Clean Air Act.
HR 4350, proposals related to government contracting.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
HR 4350, proposals related to government contracting.
Support for extension of Generalized System of Preferences reauthorization and reinstatement of India to the program; support for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; support for mandatory corporate due diligence reporting on supply chain issues; funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including US support for the Paris Climate Agreement, support for carbon pricing, support for clean energy deployment and resilient infrastructure.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Support for S 264, the DREAM Act (entire bill)
Support for extension of Generalized System of Preferences reauthorization and reinstatement of India to the program; support for Miscellaneous Tariff Bill; support for mandatory corporate due diligence reporting on supply chain issues; funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; funding for international aid related to COVID-19 relief. Support for timely review of certification of US manufactured pet food for export.
Support for S393, the Equality Act (entire bill); support for HR 959, the Black Maternal Health Omnibus Act (entire bill); Support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (entire bill); support for HRes 275, Condemning the horrific shootings in Atlanta, Georgia, on March 16, 2021, and reaffirming the House of Representative's commitment to combating hate, bigotry, and violence against the Asian-American and Pacific Islander community; and support for S937, COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act.
Support for funding for the National Archives.
Support for corporate income tax rate policy and recognition of US global tax regime in international tax negotiations.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, support for carbon pricing, support for clean energy deployment and resilient infrastructure.
Support for investments in disadvantaged communities that have fewer resources to manage the cost of climate change, including rising energy costs as a result of policy changes; Support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID in HR 1319, the American Recovery Act ; Support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID; Support for the HR 5/S 393, the Equality Act (entire bill); Support for HR 959, the Black Maternal Health Momnibus Act (entire bill); Support for the John Lewis Voting Rights Act (entire bill).
Support for H.R. 1022, the PAWS Act (entire bill).
Support for S. 264, the DREAM Act (entire bill).
Support for policies to incentivize agricultural producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as S. 3894, The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020; Support for emergency relief for farmers of color in HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD), SENATE
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding; Funding for pet food ingredient reviews; support for funding for the Recycling Partnership; support for policies that improve the US recycling infrastructure; inquiries to understand policy proposals to improve the nations recycling infrastructure, such as S.3263, the Break Free from Plastics Pollution Act of 2020; Opposition to proposed rules that would automatically sunset food regulations. .
Support for investments in disadvantaged communities that have fewer resources to manage the cost of climate change, including rising energy costs as a result of policy changes; support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, support for carbon pricing, support for clean energy deployment and resilient infrastructure, and EPA's Clean Power Plan; support for recycling and packaging policies, including S.1982, Save our Seas 2.0 Act.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; support for policies to incentivize agricultural producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, such as S. 3894, The Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2020; Funding for international aid related to COVID-19 relief.
Support for investments in disadvantaged communities that have fewer resources to manage the cost of climate change, including rising energy costs as a result of policy changes; support for additional resources for food and nutrition benefits programs during COVID.
Support for federal resources and prioritization of COVID testing and vaccines.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, support for carbon pricing, support for clean energy deployment and resilient infrastructure, and EPA's Clean Power Plan; support for recycling and packaging policies, including S.1982, Save our Seas 2.0 Act.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Support for federal resources and prioritization of COVID testing and vaccines.
Trade policy, including with China, EU, India GSP and other international trade issues; Implementation, transparency and application of trade and supply chain laws.
Support for investments in disadvantaged communities that have fewer resources to manage the cost of climate change, including rising energy costs as a result of policy changes.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program; Nutrition Facts Panel implementation; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding; support for pet food manufacturing and sales to be considered essential for purposes of federal guidance; Funding for pet food ingredient reviews.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), White House Office
Implementation of Farm Bill policies, including support for conservation programs; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; support for legislation to provide assistance to manage farmer and rancher stress and for the mental health of individuals in rural areas; H.R. 3981 and S. 2337, Food Date Labeling Act of 2019.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program; Nutrition Facts Panel implementation; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding; support for WTO compliance of food labeling laws; support for pet food manufacturing and sales to be considered essential for purposes of federal guidance.
Supporting H.R. 5, The Equality Act, prohibiting discrimination based on sex, sexual orientation, and gender identity in a wide variety of areas including public accommodations and facilities, education, federal funding, employment, housing, credit, and the jury system.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Natl Economic Council (NEC), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, support for carbon pricing, and EPAs Clean Power Plan; Support for S.1982, Save our Seas 2.0 Act.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program; Nutrition Facts Panel implementation; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding; support for WTO compliance of food labeling laws.
Implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
Trade issues, including USMCA, China, India GSP and other international trade issues; Support for legislation amending use of section 232 trade authority; Legislative proposals related to U.S. sanction policies, to ensure Congress understands impacts on the operations of U.S. companies in Russia; Implementation and application of trade and supply chain laws.
Supporting H.R. 5, The Equality Act.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium and sodium reduction in the Child Nutrition Program; Nutrition Facts Panel implementation; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Trade issues, including USMCA, China, India GSP and other international trade issues; Support for legislation amending use of section 232 trade authority. Legislative proposals related to U.S. sanction policies, to ensure Congress understands impacts on the operations of U.S. companies in Russia.
Supporting H.R. 5, The Equality Act.
Implementation of Farm Bill policies, including support for conservation programs; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID.
Technical issues related to implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; Treatment of pet feed donations to non-profit organizations.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Trade issues, including USMCA, China, India GSP and other international trade issues; Support for legislation amending use of section 232 trade authority. Legislative proposals related to U.S. sanction policies, to ensure Congress understands impacts on the operations of U.S. companies in Russia.
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement, carbon pricing and EPAs Clean Power Plan.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
Technical issues related to implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium; Supporting timely implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) funding.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Development of national standard on GMO labeling; Farm Bill policies, including sugar availability and policy reforms, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) reauthorization; Appropriations funding for international aid and development programs, including ILAB and USAID; Funding for conservation programs; Support for WHO and private sector collaborations to achieve positive outcomes for public health and safety.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium; Supporting timely implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy; Dietary guidelines; FMSA funding
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Issues related to energy savings and climate change, including U.S. support for Paris Climate Agreement and EPAs Clean Power Plan.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Corporate and international tax issues related to tax reform.
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium; Supporting on time implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; Preventative oral health; Food ingredient policy.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
Supporting FDA voluntary guidance on sodium; Supporting on time implementation of Nutrition Fact Panel; Maintaining robust funding of FSMA; Preventative oral health policy.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)