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Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Food, Conservation, & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R. 2419, Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; Oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid Title VII, Research; all studies & provisions related to biofuels & coproducts Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy & biofuels Tax Title: All provisions related to energy & biofuel tax incentives & reductions H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIF/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2008 Farm Bill Commodity Title Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Value-Added Product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Commodity Futures Trading: provided oral & written testimony to the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Commodities & Risk Management on the adverse impact of a lack of convergence between the cash & futures contracts for corn. Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased product Voluntary Label program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Participated in the Agriculture Markets Roundtable to comment on the lack of convergence between futures & cash prices which is limiting the ability of growers to manage their production risks through grain elevators impacted by higher margin requirements. Alternative solutions were offered to address commodity price inflation that do have fundamental market support. Value-Added product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Program Legislation Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey
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NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN via NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
2008 · third_quarter · Q3
All Programs Dealing With Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Congressional Issues: Fuels Taxes Infrastructure Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Ethanol Tax Incentives Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Tax Incentives Carbon Trading
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservatin Programs Atrazine Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act proposed rule Carbofuran Food Tolerance Revocation
Source: Senate LDA
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.
Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservatin Programs Atrazine Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act proposed rule Carbofuran Food Tolerance Revocation
Oceans Conservation, Education, and National Strategy for the 21st Century Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservatin Programs Atrazine Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act proposed rule Carbofuran Food Tolerance Revocation
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climte Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activity Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activity Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activities Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
Commodity Markets Transparency and Accountability Act of 2008
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.
To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid the prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter-cyclical payments, or average crop revenue election payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climte Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservatin Programs Atrazine Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act proposed rule Carbofuran Food Tolerance Revocation
Farm Safety Net Improvement Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.
Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservatin Programs Atrazine Spill Prevention Control and Counter-measures Interagency Cooperation under the Endangered Species Act proposed rule Carbofuran Food Tolerance Revocation
Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climte Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activity Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activities Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activity Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementatin Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
Competitive and Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.
Competitive and Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.
Competitive and Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Food, Conservation, & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R. 2419, Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; Oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid Title VII, Research; all studies & provisions related to biofuels & coproducts Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy & biofuels Tax Title: All provisions related to energy & biofuel tax incentives & reductions H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIF/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2008 Farm Bill Commodity Title Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Value-Added Product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Commodity Futures Trading: provided oral & written testimony to the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Commodities & Risk Management on the adverse impact of a lack of convergence between the cash & futures contracts for corn. Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased product Voluntary Label program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Participated in the Agriculture Markets Roundtable to comment on the lack of convergence between futures & cash prices which is limiting the ability of growers to manage their production risks through grain elevators impacted by higher margin requirements. Alternative solutions were offered to address commodity price inflation that do have fundamental market support. Value-Added product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Program Legislation Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Food, Conservation, & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R. 2419, Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; Oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid Title VII, Research; all studies & provisions related to biofuels & coproducts Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy & biofuels Tax Title: All provisions related to energy & biofuel tax incentives & reductions H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIF/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2008 Farm Bill Commodity Title Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Value-Added Product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Commodity Futures Trading: provided oral & written testimony to the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Commodities & Risk Management on the adverse impact of a lack of convergence between the cash & futures contracts for corn. Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased product Voluntary Label program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Participated in the Agriculture Markets Roundtable to comment on the lack of convergence between futures & cash prices which is limiting the ability of growers to manage their production risks through grain elevators impacted by higher margin requirements. Alternative solutions were offered to address commodity price inflation that do have fundamental market support. Value-Added product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Program Legislation Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.
A bill to suspend temporarily the duty on Butanedioic acid, dimethyl ester, polymer with 4-hydroxy-2,2,6,6,-tetramethyl-1-piperidineethanol.
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H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.
Native American Sacred Lands Act
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H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
Native American Sacred Lands Act
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H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementatin Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
Native American Sacred Lands Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Food, Conservation, & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R. 2419, Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; Oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid Title VII, Research; all studies & provisions related to biofuels & coproducts Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy & biofuels Tax Title: All provisions related to energy & biofuel tax incentives & reductions H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIF/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2008 Farm Bill Commodity Title Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Value-Added Product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Commodity Futures Trading: provided oral & written testimony to the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Commodities & Risk Management on the adverse impact of a lack of convergence between the cash & futures contracts for corn. Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased product Voluntary Label program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Participated in the Agriculture Markets Roundtable to comment on the lack of convergence between futures & cash prices which is limiting the ability of growers to manage their production risks through grain elevators impacted by higher margin requirements. Alternative solutions were offered to address commodity price inflation that do have fundamental market support. Value-Added product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Program Legislation Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey
Native American Sacred Lands Act
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H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
To amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
To amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementatin Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
To amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Legal Timber Protection Act
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H.R.1497 Lacey Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act
Healthy Farms, Foods, and Fuels Act of 2007
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Patent Reform Act of 2007
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H.R.1497 Lacey Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act
Agricultural Disaster Assistance and Western States Emergency Unfinished Business Appropriations Act, 2007
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Food and Agriculture Risk Management for the 21st Century Act of 2007
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
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H.R.465 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act Credit to Patrons of a Cooperative, and for Other Purposes S.240 To Amend the Intrnal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of Cooperative, and for Other Purposes Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2007
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H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007
Treasury Annuity Study Act of 2007
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H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R.2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
Home Lead Safety Tax Credit Act of 2007
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
To extend the temporary suspension of duty on 1,4-Benzenedicarboxylic acid, polymer with N,N'-bis(2-aminoethyl)-1,2-ethanediamine, cyclized, methosulfate.
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
To suspend temporarily the duty on Ortho-Nitro-Phenol.
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Asian Elephant Conservation Reauthorization Act of 2007
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H.R.465 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act Credit to Patrons of a Cooperative, and for Other Purposes S.240 To Amend the Intrnal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of Cooperative, and for Other Purposes Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal
E-85 Investment Act of 2007
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
E-85 Investment Act of 2007
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H.R.6 Energy Independence & Security Act H.R.604 E-85 Investment Act
Preserving Crime Victims' Restitution Act of 2007
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Farm Safety Net Improvement Act of 2007
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Heartland, Habitat, Harvest, and Horticulture Act of 2007
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H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007
Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Competitive and Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2007
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Fuel Security and Consumer Choice Act
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2006
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
E-85 Fuel Utilization and Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Native American Sacred Lands Act
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Native American Sacred Lands Act
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H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutritiion & Bioenergy Act
Native American Sacred Lands Act
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003
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H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R.2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003
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H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R.2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
To amend the War Powers Resolution to require the President to include post-conflict strategy in the report required under the Resolution, and for other purposes.
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Seed Availability and Competition Act of 2004
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H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R.2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow allocation of small ethanol producer credit to patrons of cooperative, and for other purposes.
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H.R.465 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act Credit to Patrons of a Cooperative, and for Other Purposes S.240 To Amend the Intrnal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of Cooperative, and for Other Purposes Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
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H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutritiion & Bioenergy Act
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
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H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Fuel Security and Consumer Choice Act
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Vehicle and Fuel Choices for American Security Act
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006
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H.R.5684 Oman FTA H.R.1749 Pest Management & Fire Suppression Flexibility Act H.R.5099 To provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses, and for other purposes H.R.4939 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery H.R.5384 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.4341 Amending CERCLA H.R.721 To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to requre the Federal Crop Insurnace Corporation to offer farmers supplemental crop insurance based on an area yield and loss plan of insurance S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 S.2438 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006 FY2007 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2007 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws 2002 Farm Bill Extension Legislation Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Delayed Indemnity Claim Settlements for Aflatoxin Related Crop Losses in Texas - Federal Crop Insurance Porgram Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - RMA Policy on Losses due to Missouri River Flooding Caused by Future Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA FY 2007 budget Proposal Settlement of Aflatoxin Corn Claims in Texas for the 2006 Crop Year Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food & Agriculture Sector Coordinating Council-DHS/USDA-National Infrastructure Protection Plan - Table Top Exercise-Corn Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Loss Adjustment Procedures for Aflatoxin-State of Texas Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Posted County Price & Loan Deficiency Payment Disparities FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program Syria Sanctions Act SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions CFTC Proposed Rule: Comprehensive Review of the Commitments of Trader's Reporting Program Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Foreign Market Development H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
Library, Bookseller, and Personal Records Privacy Act
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S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Agricultural Protection and Prosperity Act of 2006
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.5684 Oman FTA H.R.1749 Pest Management & Fire Suppression Flexibility Act H.R.5099 To provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses, and for other purposes H.R.4939 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery H.R.5384 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.4341 Amending CERCLA H.R.721 To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to requre the Federal Crop Insurnace Corporation to offer farmers supplemental crop insurance based on an area yield and loss plan of insurance S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 S.2438 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006 FY2007 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2007 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws 2002 Farm Bill Extension Legislation Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Delayed Indemnity Claim Settlements for Aflatoxin Related Crop Losses in Texas - Federal Crop Insurance Porgram Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - RMA Policy on Losses due to Missouri River Flooding Caused by Future Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA FY 2007 budget Proposal Settlement of Aflatoxin Corn Claims in Texas for the 2006 Crop Year Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food & Agriculture Sector Coordinating Council-DHS/USDA-National Infrastructure Protection Plan - Table Top Exercise-Corn Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Loss Adjustment Procedures for Aflatoxin-State of Texas Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Posted County Price & Loan Deficiency Payment Disparities FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program Syria Sanctions Act SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions CFTC Proposed Rule: Comprehensive Review of the Commitments of Trader's Reporting Program Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Foreign Market Development H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
E-85 Fuel Utilization and Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act
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H.R.2916 Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act H.R.2917 Genetically Enhanced Food Safety Act H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
Genetically Engineered Crop and Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003
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H.R.2916 Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act H.R.2917 Genetically Enhanced Food Safety Act H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003
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H.R.2916 Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act H.R.2917 Genetically Enhanced Food Safety Act H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
Seed Availability and Competition Act of 2004
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H.R.2916 Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act H.R.2917 Genetically Enhanced Food Safety Act H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003
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H.R.8 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003 H.R.465 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of a Cooperative, and for Other Purposes S.240 To Amend the Intrnal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of Cooperative, and for Other Purposes Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Capital Gains Estate Tax Repeal Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow allocation of small ethanol producer credit to patrons of cooperative, and for other purposes.
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.8 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003 H.R.465 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of a Cooperative, and for Other Purposes S.240 To Amend the Intrnal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of Cooperative, and for Other Purposes Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Capital Gains Estate Tax Repeal Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal
Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002
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H.R.5684 Oman FTA H.R.1749 Pest Management & Fire Suppression Flexibility Act H.R.5099 To provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses, and for other purposes H.R.4939 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery H.R.5384 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.4341 Amending CERCLA H.R.721 To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to requre the Federal Crop Insurnace Corporation to offer farmers supplemental crop insurance based on an area yield and loss plan of insurance S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 S.2438 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006 FY2007 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2007 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws 2002 Farm Bill Extension Legislation Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Delayed Indemnity Claim Settlements for Aflatoxin Related Crop Losses in Texas - Federal Crop Insurance Porgram Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - RMA Policy on Losses due to Missouri River Flooding Caused by Future Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA FY 2007 budget Proposal Settlement of Aflatoxin Corn Claims in Texas for the 2006 Crop Year Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food & Agriculture Sector Coordinating Council-DHS/USDA-National Infrastructure Protection Plan - Table Top Exercise-Corn Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Loss Adjustment Procedures for Aflatoxin-State of Texas Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Posted County Price & Loan Deficiency Payment Disparities FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program Syria Sanctions Act SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions CFTC Proposed Rule: Comprehensive Review of the Commitments of Trader's Reporting Program Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Foreign Market Development H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
Rural Issues Advisory Board Act of 2002
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Congressional Issues: Trade in Products of Biotechnology World Trade Organization- Doha Round of Negotiations Biosafety Protocol Bilateral Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Trade Promotion Authority ASEAN TIFA Executive Branch Actions: Biosafety Protocol European Union Approval of Genetically Enhanced Corn European Union Biotech Regulations Fructose Exports to Mexico Free Trade Area of the Americas GSM Credits World Trade Organization China, Biotechnology Regulations China, TRQ Implementation China, Export Subsidies Adventitious Presence Syria Sanctions Act Brazilian Ethanol Imports U.S. Trade Representatives - Agriculture Market Access & Domestic Support Proposal - WTO Doha Round USDA & USTR Farm Bill Issues USDA & USTR - EU Biotech Moratorium Case Cuba Policies Food Aid H.R.5684 Oman Free Trade Agreement H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
Rural Issues Advisory Board Act of 2002
Client: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN · Firm: NATIONAL CORN GROWERS ASSN
H.R.5684 Oman FTA H.R.1749 Pest Management & Fire Suppression Flexibility Act H.R.5099 To provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses, and for other purposes H.R.4939 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery H.R.5384 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.4341 Amending CERCLA H.R.721 To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to requre the Federal Crop Insurnace Corporation to offer farmers supplemental crop insurance based on an area yield and loss plan of insurance S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 S.2438 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006 FY2007 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2007 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws 2002 Farm Bill Extension Legislation Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Delayed Indemnity Claim Settlements for Aflatoxin Related Crop Losses in Texas - Federal Crop Insurance Porgram Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - RMA Policy on Losses due to Missouri River Flooding Caused by Future Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA FY 2007 budget Proposal Settlement of Aflatoxin Corn Claims in Texas for the 2006 Crop Year Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food & Agriculture Sector Coordinating Council-DHS/USDA-National Infrastructure Protection Plan - Table Top Exercise-Corn Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Loss Adjustment Procedures for Aflatoxin-State of Texas Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Posted County Price & Loan Deficiency Payment Disparities FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program Syria Sanctions Act SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions CFTC Proposed Rule: Comprehensive Review of the Commitments of Trader's Reporting Program Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Foreign Market Development H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
Detention of Enemy Combatants Act
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Congressional Issues: Trade in Products of Biotechnology World Trade Organization- Doha Round of Negotiations Biosafety Protocol Bilateral Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Trade Promotion Authority ASEAN TIFA Executive Branch Actions: Biosafety Protocol European Union Approval of Genetically Enhanced Corn European Union Biotech Regulations Fructose Exports to Mexico Free Trade Area of the Americas GSM Credits World Trade Organization China, Biotechnology Regulations China, TRQ Implementation China, Export Subsidies Adventitious Presence Syria Sanctions Act Brazilian Ethanol Imports U.S. Trade Representatives - Agriculture Market Access & Domestic Support Proposal - WTO Doha Round USDA & USTR Farm Bill Issues USDA & USTR - EU Biotech Moratorium Case Cuba Policies Food Aid H.R.5684 Oman Free Trade Agreement H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
Detention of Enemy Combatants Act
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H.R.5684 Oman FTA H.R.1749 Pest Management & Fire Suppression Flexibility Act H.R.5099 To provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses, and for other purposes H.R.4939 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery H.R.5384 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.4341 Amending CERCLA H.R.721 To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to requre the Federal Crop Insurnace Corporation to offer farmers supplemental crop insurance based on an area yield and loss plan of insurance S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 S.2438 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006 FY2007 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2007 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws 2002 Farm Bill Extension Legislation Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Delayed Indemnity Claim Settlements for Aflatoxin Related Crop Losses in Texas - Federal Crop Insurance Porgram Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - RMA Policy on Losses due to Missouri River Flooding Caused by Future Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA FY 2007 budget Proposal Settlement of Aflatoxin Corn Claims in Texas for the 2006 Crop Year Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food & Agriculture Sector Coordinating Council-DHS/USDA-National Infrastructure Protection Plan - Table Top Exercise-Corn Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Loss Adjustment Procedures for Aflatoxin-State of Texas Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Posted County Price & Loan Deficiency Payment Disparities FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program Syria Sanctions Act SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions CFTC Proposed Rule: Comprehensive Review of the Commitments of Trader's Reporting Program Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Foreign Market Development H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
Energy & Water Appropriations for FY08, Provisions Related to Corn Ethanol Research & Development Energy & Water Appropriations for FY09, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund, DOE Biomass
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activities Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
Activities Related to Locks & Dams on the Upper Mississippi & Missouri Rivers Activities Related to Inland Waterway Trust Funds Congressional Issues: Transportation & International Competitiveness Locks & Dams on Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers - Funding for Authorized Projects Inland Waterways Trust Funds Missouri River Executive Branch: Transportation & International Competitiveness Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Missouri River
H.R.2419 The Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R.6849 - To amend the commodity provisions of the Food, Conservation & Energy Act of 2008 to permit producers to aggregate base acres and reconstitute farms to avoid prohibition on receiving direct payments, counter cyclical payments when the sum of the base acres of a farm is 10 acres or less, and for other purposes. H.R.6604 Commodity Markets & Transparency & Accountability Act of 2008 H.R.2419 Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for procedures. Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title VII, Research; All studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, funding authorizations for the agriculture and food research initiative regarding section 406 referencing integrated research. Title IX; Energy; All provisions related to energy and biofuels. Tax Title: All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions. H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA S.3268 Stop Excessive Speculation Act Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Optional Average Crop Revenue Election Program Implementation: Support of provisions in the new farm bill commodity title to use the 2007 and 2008 crop marketing years to establish state revenue guarantees for the 2009 crop year. Federal Crop Insurance - Timely and accurate implementation of pilot program to ensure more equitable premium subsidies for the larger enterprise and whole farm unit based policies to reflect the greater risk accepted by a producer. Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states. Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Support of regulatory and legislative efforts to minimize the impact of speculative trading and to better ensure convergence between futures and cash commodity markets. Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Discussion of alternative regulatory and administrative actions to enhance transparency of commodity trading activity to address the lack of convergence between cash and futures markets. Participation in Agriculture Advisory Council to discuss the marked increase in price volatility and the impact of speculators on the commodity markets. Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program - Accurate and timely implementation of Enterprise and Whole farm units coverage subsidy pilot program for the 2009 crops. Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terriorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey USDA - Proposal for Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) to establish in the event of a liquidity crunch, a temporary loan guarantee program to qualified financial institutions lending to grain and cotton hedges and similar agribusiness entities, for the purpose of ensuring for continuation of traditional and critical forwarding contracting and farm supply input financing for producers. DHS - Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council - Attended conference on progress report of coordination of public-private partnerships, planned activities and initiatives to protect nation's critical infrastructure, including the food and agriculture industries.
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Interior, Dept of (DOI), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 H.R.21, Oceans Conservation Education & National Strategy for the 21st Century Act (provisions related to agricultural and land-based impacts to oceanic water quality) Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activity Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
Activities Related to Locks & Dams on the Upper Mississippi & Missouri Rivers Activities Related to Inland Waterway Trust Funds Congressional Issues: Transportation & International Competitiveness Locks & Dams on Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers - Funding for Authorized Projects Inland Waterways Trust Funds Missouri River Executive Branch: Transportation & International Competitiveness Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Missouri River
H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Food, Conservation, & Energy Act of 2008 - Conference Report H.R. 2419, Food & Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; Oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid Title VII, Research; all studies & provisions related to biofuels & coproducts Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy & biofuels Tax Title: All provisions related to energy & biofuel tax incentives & reductions H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIF/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2008 Farm Bill Commodity Title Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program to additional states Federal Crop Insurance - Support of private submissions of additional biotechnology related policy endorsements Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Value-Added Product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Commodity Futures Trading: provided oral & written testimony to the U.S. House Agriculture Subcommittee on General Commodities & Risk Management on the adverse impact of a lack of convergence between the cash & futures contracts for corn. Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Executive Branch: Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased product Voluntary Label program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Federal Crop Insurance - Expansion of Biotech Yield Endorsement Pilot Program Legislation Commodity Futures Trading Commission: Participated in the Agriculture Markets Roundtable to comment on the lack of convergence between futures & cash prices which is limiting the ability of growers to manage their production risks through grain elevators impacted by higher margin requirements. Alternative solutions were offered to address commodity price inflation that do have fundamental market support. Value-Added product Market Development Grant Program (VAPG) Adjustments in the prevented planting provisions of the federal crop insurance program in response to midwest floods & excessive precipitation Hypoxia - Specifically EPA 2008 Gulf Hypoxia Action Plan Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Program Legislation Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Implementation of Department of Homeland Security, Chemical Facilities Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) specifically as it applies to agricultural producers Support for Continuation of USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service Chemical Usage Survey
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementatin Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
All Programs Dealing With Renewable Fuel Infrastructure Congressional Issues: Fuels Taxes Infrastructure Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Ethanol Tax Incentives Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Tax Incentives Carbon Trading
Energy & Water Appropriations for FY08, Provisions Related to Corn Ethanol Research & Development Energy & Water Appropriations for FY09, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund, DOE Biomass CJS Appropriations for FY09, Genome Funding FY2008 House & Senate Emergency Supplemental, Support Spending for Food Aid
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
Energy & Water Appropriations for FY08, provisions Related to Corn Ethanol Research & Development Energy & Water Appropriations for FY09, Mississippi River, Missouri River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund, DOE Biomass Commerce, Justice, Science Appropriations FY2009; support funding for corn genome Agriculture Appropriations FY2009; support funding for APHIS BRS service, support funding for FAS SPS resolution, support funding for FAS market access, support funding for National Corn to Ethanol Research Center, support funding for Ethanol Coproduct Utilization, support funding for Value-Added Grants USAID Appropriations FY2008; support global crop diversity funding USAID Appropriations FY2009; support food aid funding
All Programs Dealing with Renewable Fuel Insfrastructure Congressional Issues: Fuels Taxes Infrastructure Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Ethanol Tax Incentives Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Tax Incentives Carbon Trading
H.R.6, Energy Independence & Security Act S.317 Electric Utility Cap & Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection H.R. 2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Renewable Fuels Standard Ethanol Import Tariff Natural Gas E-85 Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch: All Aspects Detailing the Implementation of the Renewable Fuels Standard All Programs Dealing with Ethanol & Green House Gas Emission Reductions E-85 Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations
S.2191, Climate Security Act of 2007 Section G, Agricultural Offset Program & Related Provisions Provisions Detailing Low Carbon Fuel Standard H.R.2421, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 Provisions Dealing with Agriculture & Navigable Waters Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction S.2191, America's Climate Security Act of 2007 Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climte Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards H.R.2421/S.1870, Opposition Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Ozone Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance Farm Bill Conservation Programs
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act H.R. 2419, Food and Security Act of 2007 Title I, Commodity Programs ; Increases for FSA Farm Storage Loan Program, Promote optional market based revenue counter cyclical program, support coalition effort to oppose loss of beneficial interest for producers, oppose managed trade in sugar Title II, Conservation; Seek improved access and funding for USDA working lands conservation programs Title III, Trade; eliminate cuts to GSM-102, oppose Local & Regional Purchase in food aid, Title VII, Research; all studies and provisions related to biofuels and coproducts, promote aflatoxin research for corn Title IX, Energy; all provisions related to bioenergy and biofuels Title XI, Misc; Request language to mandate independent actuarial review of crop insurance rating system Tax Title; All provisions related to energy and biofuel tax incentives and reductions Pryor-Lincoln Amendment; oppose portions of proposed text as worded H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2421/S.1870 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S.1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: FIFRA/FQPA Farm Bill Conservation Programs Agriculture Transportation Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Enterprise Unit Coverage Federal Crop Insurance/GAO Study Program Federal Crop Insurance - Biotech Yield Endorsement Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Executive Branch: Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program CAFO Rulemaking Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation ANSI Sustainable Ag Standard, Oppose the Standards DHS Chemical Security Rulemaking Carbofuran Registration Cancellation - FIFRA/FQPA Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue & Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisiions to Prevent Planting Provisions USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (AI) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Federal Crop Insurance Program-Enterprise Unit & Whole Farm Coverage Subsidy Pilot Legalization Federal Crop Insurance Program Endorsement of Biotech Yield Endorsement Promote an Optional Market Based Revenue Counter Cyclical Program Commodity Futures Trading Commission - Inquiry into the lack of convergence betwen the futures and cash prices, impact of higher margin requirements' on grain elevators and producers' ability to forward contract the sale of their commodities. Request to participate in a public roundtable meeting to discuss the current markets and the price discovery function of exchanges. Addressed issues of concern regarding rate of progress in adjusting premiums of crop insurance products on a more actuarially sound basis. Letters of Support for the FCIC approval of BYE (biotechnology endorsement) discount product for federal crop insurance policies.
Activities Related to Locks & Dams on the Upper Mississippi & Missouri Rivers Activities Related to Inland Waterway Trust Funds Congressional Issues: Transportation & International Competitiveness Locks & Dams on Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers - Funding for Authorized Projects Inland Waterways Trust Funds Missouri River Executive Branch: Transportation & International Competitiveness Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Missouri River
S.2242, Renewable Energy Tax Provisions, All Tax Provisions Related to Biofuels All Activity Related to the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit & Small Ethanol Producer Tax Credit H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Science & Technology Policy (OSTP), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2007 · year_end · YY
H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act S.2242 Heartland, Habitat, Harvest & Horticulture Act of 2007
H.R.1497 Lacey Act H.R.1908 Patent Reform Act
H.R.6 Energy Independence & Security Act H.R.604 E-85 Investment Act
Congressional Issues: Railroad Access, Capacity, Infrastructure
Peru FTA Colombia FTA
Congressional Issues: Fuels Taxes Infrastructure
H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R.2419 Farm, Nutritiion & Bioenergy Act
Commerce, Justice, Science FY07-Corn Genome, 2007 Farm Bill
Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Water Act Jurisdiction
Congressional Issues: Transportation & International Competitiveness
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commerce, Dept of (DOC), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS), Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2007 · mid_year · MM
Congressional Issues: Railroad Mergers Rail Service Executive Branch Actions: Rail Service DM&E - FRA Loan Application Infrastructure Investment STB Small Rail Rate Cases Rail Car Safety Anhydrous Ammonia Transportation Biofuels Transportation
H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R.2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
Congressional Issues: Transportation & International Competitiveness Water Resources Development Act Locks & Dams on Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Water Flow Management Inland Waterways Trust Funds Missouri River Executive Branch Actions: Transportation & International Competitiveness Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Missouri River
S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 H.R.3221 New Direction for Energy Independence, National Security & Consumer Protection S.149 Renewable Fuels Consumer Protection & Energy Efficiency Act H.R.2419 Farm, Nutrition & Bioenergy Act Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Ethanol Emissions Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff EPA Environmental Regulations H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Highway User Trust Funds Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Ethanol Tax Incentives Renewable Fuels Infrastructure Tax Incentives Carbon Trading DOT Hours of Service Rules Congressional Issues: Fuels Taxes
Commerce, Justice, Science FY07-Corn Genome, 2007 Farm Bill Mississippi River, Missouri River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund & DOE Biomass R&D Interior Appropriations for FY/08 Agriculture Appropriations for FY 2008, Research, Corn Genome, Crop Insurance, Foreign Market Development Market Assistance Program, USDA APHIS BRS Funding Energy & Water Appropriations
H.R.1551 Healthy Farms, Foods & Fuels Act of 2007 H.R.2720 H.Amendment 700 H.R.1398 Amending CERCLA H.R.2207 Agricultural Disaster Assistance & Western States Emergency Unfinished Business H.R.2720 Farm 21 Act of 2007 H.R.2421 Opposition to Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007 S1872 Farm Safety Net Improvement Act S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 FY2008 Agriculture Appropriations Bill S.284 Emergency Farm Relief Act of 2007 S.622 Competitive & Fair Agricultural Markets Act of 2007 S.807 Amending CERCLA Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2008 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA FY 2008 Budget Proposal Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction & Congressional Intent Biofuels Infrastructure Energy Tax Incentives Climate Change Biofuels Research & Development Biotechnology Issues: Aflatoxin Research, Farm Loans, Biotechnology & APHIS Approvals, Federal Pre-emption of Biotechnology Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments CAFO Rule Extension Biobased Procurement Program EPA Climate Mitigation Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases on Missouri River USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Foreign Market Development Marketing Assistance Program Administration Clean Water Act Regulatory Jurisdiction Hypoxia Wetlands Determination Biotechnology Coordinating Interagency Position PIP ANPR Coordinated Framework Biotechnology & Trade Issues H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation & Review H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, Bioenergy Act
Korea FTA Panama FTA WTO DOHA Round of Negotiations Congressional Issues: Trade in Products of Biotechnology World Trade Organization- Doha Round of Negotiations Biosafety Protocol Bilateral Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Trade Promotion Authority MAP/FMD GSM-102 Cuba Policies Food Aid 2007 Farm Bill Executive Branch Actions: Biosafety Protocol European Union Approval of Genetically Enhanced Corn European Union Biotech Regulations Fructose Exports to Mexico World Trade Organization Adventitious Presence Brazilian Ethanol Imports U.S. Trade Representatives - Agriculture Market Access & Domestic Support Proposal - WTO Doha Round USDA & USTR Farm Bill Issues USDA & USTR - EU Biotech Moratorium Case Cuba Policies Food Aid 2007 Farm Bill Peru FTA Colombia FTA
H.R.465 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer H.R.2776 Renewable Energy & Energy Conservation Tax Act Credit to Patrons of a Cooperative, and for Other Purposes S.240 To Amend the Intrnal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of Cooperative, and for Other Purposes Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal
Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, Regulatory & Congressional Intent, TMDLs CRP/Buffer Strips Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Low Carbon Fuel Standards Ethanol Emission Standards Executive Branch: Climate Change Fine Clean Air Act Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act, NPDES, CAFOs, TMDLs, Regulatory Reach/Rapanos Guidance SPCC Rulemaking Farm Bill Conservation Programs EPA Spray Drift Policy Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Issues
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Army, Dept of (Corps of Engineers), Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), Energy, Dept of, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS), Interior, Dept of (DOI), Natl Science Foundation (NSF), SENATE, Surface Transportation Board (STB), Transportation, Dept of (DOT), Treasury, Dept of, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2006 · year_end · YY
H.R.2916 Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act H.R.2917 Genetically Enhanced Food Safety Act H.R.2918 Genetically Engineered Crops & Animal Farmer Protection Act of 2003 H.R. 2919 Genetically Engineered Organism Liability Act of 2003 H.R.2921 To Prohibit the Open-Air Cultivation of Genetically Engineered Pharmaceuticals & Industrial Crops H.R.4693 Seed Availability & Competition Act of 2004
S.2025 Vehicle & Fuel Choices for American Security Act H.R.4357 10 by 10 Act S.1994 Fuel Security & Consumer Choice Act H.R.3893 The Gasoline for America's Security (GAS) Act of 2005 H.R.4573 To increase the renewable fuel content of gasoline sold in the United States by the year 2025 to 25 billion gallons, to require Federal agencies to use ethanol and biodiesel in government vehicles, and for other purposes H.R.1815 Authorization Bill FY 2006, Defense H.R.4241 Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 H.R.3918 Outer Continental Shelf Energy Relief Act H.R.604, E-85 Investment Act S.918 E-85 Fuel Utilization & Infrastructure Development Incentives Act of 2005 S.1920 Renewable Diesel Standard Act of 2005 S.317, Electric Utility Cap and Trade Act of 2007 Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Ethanol Import Tariff E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption E-85 Reformulated Gasoline Renewable Fuels Standard Natural Gas RFS Implementation Ethanol Import Tariff H.R.4409 Fuel Choices for American Security Act of 2005 H.R.4318 The Outer Continental Shelf Natural Gas Relief Act of 2005
Commerce, Justice, Science FY07-Corn Genome Mississippi Navigational Study, Missouri River, Inland Waterways Trust Fund & DOE Biomass R&D Interior Appropriations for FY/07 Agriculture Appropriations for FY 2007, Research, Corn Genome, Crop Insurance, Foreign Market Development Market Assistance Program Trade Sanctions, Conservation, Commodity Programs, Rural Development, Crop Disaster Assistance, Agriculture Research Funding, Food Aid Funding
Congressional Issues: Climate Change Clean Air Act Wetlands Hypoxia Animal Ag Waste/Superfund Laws Clean Water Act & NPDES CRP/Buffer Strips Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter Climate Change - Agricultural Sequestration Executive Branch: Climate Change Clean Air Act Wetlands Hypoxia Clean Water Act & NPDES SPCC Rulemaking CRP/Buffer Strips Fine/Coarse Particulate Matter EPA Spray Drift Policy
Congressional Issues: Railroad Mergers Rail Service Executive Branch Actions: Railroad Mergers Rail Service
H.R.5684 Oman FTA H.R.1749 Pest Management & Fire Suppression Flexibility Act H.R.5099 To provide disaster assistance to agricultural producers for crop and livestock losses, and for other purposes H.R.4939 Emergency Supplemental Appropriations Act for Defense, the Global War on Terror, and Hurricane Recovery H.R.5384 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2007 H.R.4341 Amending CERCLA H.R.721 To amend the Federal Crop Insurance Act to requre the Federal Crop Insurnace Corporation to offer farmers supplemental crop insurance based on an area yield and loss plan of insurance S.3681 Agriculture Protection & Prosperity Act of 2006 S.2438 Emergency Agricultural Disaster Assistance Act of 2006 FY2007 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Congressional Issues: EPA Spray Drift Proposal FIFRA/ESA/Pesticides & the Endangered Species Act Aflatoxin Research Farm Bill Conservation Programs House & Senate FY 2007 Appropriations Bills FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Agriculture Transportation Multilateral Trade Negotiations Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Free Trade Agreements Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA/Superfund Laws 2002 Farm Bill Extension Legislation Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill Commodity Title Delayed Indemnity Claim Settlements for Aflatoxin Related Crop Losses in Texas - Federal Crop Insurance Porgram Agriculture Disaster Assistance Federal Crop Insurance Coverage - RMA Policy on Losses due to Missouri River Flooding Caused by Future Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA FY 2007 budget Proposal Settlement of Aflatoxin Corn Claims in Texas for the 2006 Crop Year Executive Branch: 1)New Product Development-Multi-year Crop Loss Coverage Implementation of the Food quality Protection Act EPA Spray Drift Proposal Specific Pesticide Registration & Re-registration Comments USDA Research Programs Farm Bill Conservation Programs Food & Agriculture Sector Coordinating Council-DHS/USDA-National Infrastructure Protection Plan - Table Top Exercise-Corn Rural Development Producer Value-Added Grant Program Loss Adjustment Procedures for Aflatoxin-State of Texas Revenue Based Farm Support Program Options for 2007 Farm Bill & WTO Compliance EPA Coarse PM Standard/CAA Animal Ag Waste/CERCLA Superfund Laws Posted County Price & Loan Deficiency Payment Disparities FIFRA & the Clean Water Act Implementation of Section 9002, Farm Bill of 2002-Federal Biobased Products Preferred Procurement & USDA Certified Biobased Product Voluntary Label Program Syria Sanctions Act SPCC Rulemaking at EPA Early Food Safety Assessments Adventitious Presence Biotechnology (Domestic & International Acceptance) Biosafety Protocol Agriculture Transportation Federal Crop Insurance Corporation Proposed Rule: To Combine Revenue and Yield Protection within one into Basic Provisions and Applicable Crop Provisions, and Revisions to Prevent Planting Provisions CFTC Proposed Rule: Comprehensive Review of the Commitments of Trader's Reporting Program Corps of Engineers Spring Pulse Releases USDA Draft National Avian Influenza (Al) Response Plan Marketing Assistance Program Administration Foreign Market Development H.R.2646 Farm Security & Rural Investment Act of 2002-Implementation H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
Highway User Trust Funds Congressional Issues: Fuels Taxes
Congressional Issues: Trade in Products of Biotechnology World Trade Organization- Doha Round of Negotiations Biosafety Protocol Bilateral Free Trade Agreements Free Trade Agreements Trade Promotion Authority ASEAN TIFA Executive Branch Actions: Biosafety Protocol European Union Approval of Genetically Enhanced Corn European Union Biotech Regulations Fructose Exports to Mexico Free Trade Area of the Americas GSM Credits World Trade Organization China, Biotechnology Regulations China, TRQ Implementation China, Export Subsidies Adventitious Presence Syria Sanctions Act Brazilian Ethanol Imports U.S. Trade Representatives - Agriculture Market Access & Domestic Support Proposal - WTO Doha Round USDA & USTR Farm Bill Issues USDA & USTR - EU Biotech Moratorium Case Cuba Policies Food Aid H.R.5684 Oman Free Trade Agreement H.R.5602 Vietnam PNTR
Congressional Issues: Transportation & International Competitiveness Water Resources Development Act Locks & Dams on Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Water Flow Management Inland Waterways Trust Funds Missouri River Executive Branch Actions: Transportation & International Competitiveness Upper Mississippi & Illinois Rivers Missouri River
H.R.8 Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2003 H.R.465 To Amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of a Cooperative, and for Other Purposes S.240 To Amend the Intrnal Revenue Code of 1986 to Allow Allocation of Small Ethanol Producer Credit to Patrons of Cooperative, and for Other Purposes Congressional Issues: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Capital Gains Estate Tax Repeal Small Producer Tax Credit Executive Branch Actions: Ethanol Excise Tax Exemption Estate Tax Repeal
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