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Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB lobbied lawmakers to secure the border as farmers and ranchers endure losses due to illegal immigration. TFB advocated for changes to H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to create a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. TFB is seeking comprehensive reform to our agricultural guest worker program, known as H-2A. TFB is working to address four issues in the legislation to ensure the bill addresses the needs of producers.
Small Family Farmer And Rancher Relief Act
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
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TEXAS FARM BUREAU via TEXAS FARM BUREAU
2022 · third_quarter · Q3
TFB lobbied lawmakers to secure the border as farmers and ranchers endure losses due to illegal immigration. TFB advocated for changes to H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to create a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. TFB is seeking comprehensive reform to our agricultural guest worker program, known as H-2A. TFB is working to address four issues in the legislation to ensure the bill addresses the needs of producers.
TFB voiced concerns with Congressman David Scotts Small Family Farmer and Rancher Act (H.R. 8590), which would increase premiums on the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program for cattle producers with 100 or less head of cattle. TFB continues working with Congressional leaders to increase transparency in cattle markets TFB visited with Congressional members regarding our opposition to the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act by Sens. Deb Fischer and Chuck Grassley. The legislation would have negative consequences for cattle producers. TFB has recently visited with members regarding concerns. TFB supported a resolution by Congressman August Pfluger to protect American Sheep and Goat producers by requiring the USDA to delay the implementation of a rule on the importation of sheep and goats from the UK that could have serious implications for the domestic sheep and goat industry.
Source: Senate LDA
TFB voiced concerns with Congressman David Scotts Small Family Farmer and Rancher Act (H.R. 8590), which would increase premiums on the Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) program for cattle producers with 100 or less head of cattle. TFB continues working with Congressional leaders to increase transparency in cattle markets TFB visited with Congressional members regarding our opposition to the Cattle Price Discovery and Transparency Act by Sens. Deb Fischer and Chuck Grassley. The legislation would have negative consequences for cattle producers. TFB has recently visited with members regarding concerns. TFB supported a resolution by Congressman August Pfluger to protect American Sheep and Goat producers by requiring the USDA to delay the implementation of a rule on the importation of sheep and goats from the UK that could have serious implications for the domestic sheep and goat industry.
TFB lobbied for members to co-sponsor and support S. 617/H.R. 1712, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 by Reps. Jason Smith, Sanford Bishop and Sen. John Thune. TFB supports this legislation to provide tax relief for farmers and ranchers. TFB supported and advocated for passage of H.R. 2370, the Preserving Family Farm Act of 2021 by Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski which would allow more farm and ranch land to be valued at is agricultural rather than inflated development value for estate tax purposes. TFB supports and advocates for passage of S.480/H.R. 1381 the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. The legislation allows pass through businesses to take a deduction with 20 percent of their business income. The legislation is authored by Sen. Steve Daines and Reps. Jason Smith and Henry Cuellar. TFB pushed to make tax reform provisions important to farmers and ranchers a permanent part of the tax code. Tax reform is a top priority for TFB and making provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent is important to TFB members.
TFB lobbied for members to co-sponsor and support S. 617/H.R. 1712, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 by Reps. Jason Smith, Sanford Bishop and Sen. John Thune. TFB supports this legislation to provide tax relief for farmers and ranchers. TFB supported and advocated for passage of H.R. 2370, the Preserving Family Farm Act of 2021 by Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski which would allow more farm and ranch land to be valued at is agricultural rather than inflated development value for estate tax purposes. TFB supports and advocates for passage of S.480/H.R. 1381 the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. The legislation allows pass through businesses to take a deduction with 20 percent of their business income. The legislation is authored by Sen. Steve Daines and Reps. Jason Smith and Henry Cuellar. TFB pushed to make tax reform provisions important to farmers and ranchers a permanent part of the tax code. Tax reform is a top priority for TFB and making provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent is important to TFB members.
TFB lobbied for members to co-sponsor and support S. 617/H.R. 1712, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 by Reps. Jason Smith, Sanford Bishop and Sen. John Thune. TFB supports this legislation to provide tax relief for farmers and ranchers. TFB supported and advocated for passage of H.R. 2370, the Preserving Family Farm Act of 2021 by Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski which would allow more farm and ranch land to be valued at is agricultural rather than inflated development value for estate tax purposes. TFB supports and advocates for passage of S.480/H.R. 1381 the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. The legislation allows pass through businesses to take a deduction with 20 percent of their business income. The legislation is authored by Sen. Steve Daines and Reps. Jason Smith and Henry Cuellar. TFB pushed to make tax reform provisions important to farmers and ranchers a permanent part of the tax code. Tax reform is a top priority for TFB and making provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent is important to TFB members.
TFB lobbied for members to co-sponsor and support S. 617/H.R. 1712, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 by Reps. Jason Smith, Sanford Bishop and Sen. John Thune. TFB supports this legislation to provide tax relief for farmers and ranchers. TFB supported and advocated for passage of H.R. 2370, the Preserving Family Farm Act of 2021 by Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski which would allow more farm and ranch land to be valued at is agricultural rather than inflated development value for estate tax purposes. TFB supports and advocates for passage of S.480/H.R. 1381 the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. The legislation allows pass through businesses to take a deduction with 20 percent of their business income. The legislation is authored by Sen. Steve Daines and Reps. Jason Smith and Henry Cuellar. TFB pushed to make tax reform provisions important to farmers and ranchers a permanent part of the tax code. Tax reform is a top priority for TFB and making provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent is important to TFB members.
TFB lobbied for members to co-sponsor and support S. 617/H.R. 1712, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 by Reps. Jason Smith, Sanford Bishop and Sen. John Thune. TFB supports this legislation to provide tax relief for farmers and ranchers. TFB supported and advocated for passage of H.R. 2370, the Preserving Family Farm Act of 2021 by Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski which would allow more farm and ranch land to be valued at is agricultural rather than inflated development value for estate tax purposes. TFB supports and advocates for passage of S.480/H.R. 1381 the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. The legislation allows pass through businesses to take a deduction with 20 percent of their business income. The legislation is authored by Sen. Steve Daines and Reps. Jason Smith and Henry Cuellar. TFB pushed to make tax reform provisions important to farmers and ranchers a permanent part of the tax code. Tax reform is a top priority for TFB and making provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent is important to TFB members.
Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB advocated for a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. TFB is seeking comprehensive reform to our agricultural guest worker program, known as H-2A. TFB advocated for changes to H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to align with Farm Bureau policy.
TFB supports H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 the Agriculture Improvement Act. It provides adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB worked to include an amendment in the Senate farm bill to allow producers to use ELAP for gathering for inspection of cattle.
TFB supports H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 the Agriculture Improvement Act. It provides adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB worked to include an amendment in the Senate farm bill to allow producers to use ELAP for gathering for inspection of cattle.
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
Agricultural Certainty for Reporting Emissions Act
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
Agricultural Certainty for Reporting Emissions Act
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supports H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 the Agriculture Improvement Act. It provides adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB worked to include an amendment in the Senate farm bill to allow producers to use ELAP for gathering for inspection of cattle.
TFB supports H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 the Agriculture Improvement Act. It provides adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB worked to include an amendment in the Senate farm bill to allow producers to use ELAP for gathering for inspection of cattle.
Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2017
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2017
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supports and urged Congressional leaders to co-sponsor H.R. 3282, the ELD Extension Act of 2017, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin. This legislation would provide for an additional two year delay before a mandatory implementation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) on all American freight trucks. Under current law and regulation, the burdensome mandate would go into effect December 18, 2017.
TFB supports and urged Congressional leaders to co-sponsor H.R. 3282, the ELD Extension Act of 2017, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin. This legislation would provide for an additional two year delay before a mandatory implementation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) on all American freight trucks. Under current law and regulation, the burdensome mandate would go into effect December 18, 2017.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2017
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2017
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
Sensible Environmental Protection Act of 2017
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB opposes H.R. 5180, the Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016. H.R. 5180 would amend the Clean Air Act by revising the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The legislation would require the EPA to cap the total volume of ethanol blended into the transportation fuel supply at 9.7 percent of projected gasoline demand as determined by the Energy Information Administration. TFB works to make sure similar legislation isnt introduced in 2017, as it discourages the production of renewable energy and crops used to produce renewable fuels
Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB opposes H.R. 5180, the Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016. H.R. 5180 would amend the Clean Air Act by revising the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The legislation would require the EPA to cap the total volume of ethanol blended into the transportation fuel supply at 9.7 percent of projected gasoline demand as determined by the Energy Information Administration. TFB works to make sure similar legislation isnt introduced in 2017, as it discourages the production of renewable energy and crops used to produce renewable fuels
Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB opposes H.R. 5180, the Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016. H.R. 5180 would amend the Clean Air Act by revising the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The legislation would require the EPA to cap the total volume of ethanol blended into the transportation fuel supply at 9.7 percent of projected gasoline demand as determined by the Energy Information Administration. TFB works to make sure similar legislation isnt introduced in 2017, as it discourages the production of renewable energy and crops used to produce renewable fuels.
Emergency Citrus Disease Response Act of 2016
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of HR 3957 to the US House of Representatives. The bill would temporarily allow citrus growers to expense the cost of replanting groves that have been destroyed by citrus greening.
Texas Farm Bureau supports Congress taking action to restrict the authority of federal agencies to promote,adopt, and defend rules that are not authorized under the federal statutes. Farm Bureau supported the passage of H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017.
Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of HR 5226. The goal of this legislation is to ensure transparency by requiring regulatory agencies to maintain written, electronic and social media information on pending regulatory actions. This legislation requires agencies to maintain all public communications associated with guidance, policy statements, directives, rule making and adjudications for a period of no less than 5 years.
Clarification of Treatment of Electronic Sales of Livestock Act of 2016
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
Texas Farm Bureau supports HR 5883 in the Agriculture Committee and the U.S. House of Representatives. P&S was enacted to prohibit unfair, deceptive, or discriminatory practices by market agencies dealers, stockyards, packers, swine contractors, and live poultry dealers in the livestock and poultry industries. In todays technology-driven farm and ranch businesses, livestock producers increasingly rely on new electronic marketing methods to access more buyers and improve efficiency of sales transactions. However, the applicability of the P&S law has been unclear for internet auctions and other digital sales. Additionally, payment methods by electronic funds transfer were not clearly covered by the law. H.R. 5883 makes two specific revisions: Clarifies that P&S Act requirements apply to online and video auctions that charge a commission or other fee and provide means to handle funds due to sellers. Explicitly allows modern electronic payment methods as an option for meeting prompt payment requirements.
A bill to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program Act, and for other purposes.
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
GMO Labeling - Texas Farm Bureau supported passage of legislation S. 764 to pre-empt state laws which would enact a patchwork of conflicting regulations related to food labeling. Agriculture needs clarity with respect to technology access that only a single, federal standard can provide.
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Secretary of Agriculture relating to inspection of fish of the order Siluriformes.
Client: TEXAS FARM BUREAU · Firm: TEXAS FARM BUREAU
TFB opposed S.J. Res 28 which would overturn statutorily required imported catfish inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service. Instead it would transfer inspection to the Food and Drug Administration. Keeping the inspection with FSIS provides more safety to consumers and helps protect domestic production from a devastating loss of finding adulterated fish on dinner tables. TFB also opposed the misuse of the Congressional Review Act to circumvent Congressional Intent.
TFB advocated for various animal health provisions to be included in the Fiscal Year 2022 and 2023 Agricultural Appropriations. These provisions would help farmers and ranchers dealing with the cattle fever tick, feral hogs, and other predator control.
TFB lobbied lawmakers about crafting the 2023 farm bill and expressed the need to strengthen the farm safety net. Texas farmers and ranchers have experienced challenges with inflation, drought, extreme weather, sluggish markets, lack of labor, etc. TFB expressed how important it is to pass a new farm bill before the current 2018 farm bill expires. TFB visited with Congressional members and staff regarding the need for rural broadband and cell service and ensuring funding goes to underserved areas. TFB has concerns about all the grants and funding being funneled into the suburban areas of Texas.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2021 · first_quarter · Q1
TFB lobbied for members to co-sponsor and support S. 617/H.R. 1712, Death Tax Repeal Act of 2021 by Reps. Jason Smith, Sanford Bishop and Sen. John Thune. TFB supports this legislation to provide tax relief for farmers and ranchers. TFB supported and advocated for passage of H.R. 2370, the Preserving Family Farm Act of 2021 by Reps. Jimmy Panetta and Jackie Walorski which would allow more farm and ranch land to be valued at is agricultural rather than inflated development value for estate tax purposes. TFB supports and advocates for passage of S.480/H.R. 1381 the Main Street Tax Certainty Act. The legislation allows pass through businesses to take a deduction with 20 percent of their business income. The legislation is authored by Sen. Steve Daines and Reps. Jason Smith and Henry Cuellar. TFB pushed to make tax reform provisions important to farmers and ranchers a permanent part of the tax code. Tax reform is a top priority for TFB and making provisions in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act permanent is important to TFB members.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2020 · first_quarter · Q1
TFB supports increased access to foreign markets for agricultural products through international trade. TFB supported the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and is working to ensure it is implemented. TFB weighed in on trade tariffs on China. TFB relayed to legislators that we are monitoring the China trade issue. However, TFB does believe in making other countries abide by the same standards as the U.S. in current trade pacts.
TFB advocated for a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. TFB is seeking comprehensive reform to our agricultural guest worker program, known as H-2A. TFB advocated for changes to H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act to align with Farm Bureau policy.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2019 · third_quarter · Q3
TFB advocated for a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. TFB is seeking comprehensive reform to our agricultural guest worker program, known as H-2A. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to secure workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops.
TFB supports increased access to foreign markets for agricultural products through international trade. TFB supports the United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement (USMCA) and updates to the agreement that would provide progress. TFB weighed in on the Trump Administrations trade tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico. TFB relayed to legislators that we are monitoring the trade issue and want to make sure the trade issues with China, Canada and Mexico do not negatively impact farmers and ranchers. However, TFB does believe in making other countries abide by the same standards as the U.S. in current trade pacts.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · third_quarter · Q3
TFB supports H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 the Agriculture Improvement Act. It provides adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB worked to include an amendment in the Senate farm bill to allow producers to use ELAP for gathering for inspection of cattle.
TFB supports increased access to foreign markets for agricultural products through international trade. TFB supports the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and updates to the agreement that would provide progress. TFB opposes any major changes to NAFTA that could negatively impact the U.S. agricultural trade relationships with Mexico and Canada. TFB weighed in on the Trump Administrations trade tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico and retaliatory tariffs. TFB relayed to legislators that we are monitoring the trade issue and want to make sure the trade issues with China, Canada and Mexico do not negatively impact farmers and ranchers. However, TFB does believe in making other countries abide by the same standards as the U.S. in current trade pacts.
TFB supports administrative changes to the Endangered Species Act (ESA) which will make it more workable for private landowners. TFB has visited with Congressional leaders about the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries proposed revisions to portions of their regulations that implement key sections of the ESA. TFB is continuing to monitor proposed changes and keeping Congressional members and staff updated.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2018 · second_quarter · Q2
TFB supports any relief that can be provided from Congress on the Electronic Logging Device mandate that was implemented in December 2017. TFB has stressed concerns with the ELD mandate to leaders of Congress and continues working toward a solution. TFB supports multiple pieces of legislation to address the ELD mandate and Hours of Service issue with hauling livestock and commodities.
TFB supported the Securing Americas Future (SAF) Act because it includes Chairman Bob Goodlattes Agriculture Guestworker Act, which would create a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. Agriculture operations are very labor intensive, and a domestic work-force willing to fulfill the workload is not available. Agriculture producers are often required to hire foreign workers to complete these tasks. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to secure workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops. Texas Farm Bureau is seeking comprehensive reform to US immigration and border security.
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2018 · first_quarter · Q1
TFB supports any relief that can be provided from Congress on the Electronic Logging Device mandate that was implemented in December 2017. TFB has stressed concerns with the ELD mandate to leaders of Congress and continues working toward a solution.
TFB supports a 2018 Farm Bill providing adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB supports including cotton in Title I of the Farm Bill. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB corresponded with Chairman Mike Conaway to show support for the Securing all Livestock Equitability (SALE) Act after issues with the bill are resolved. The legislation is meant to protect sale barns and livestock producers from the recurring trend of defaults of livestock dealers.
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2017 · fourth_quarter · Q4
TFB supported Chairman Bob Goodlattes Agriculture Guestworker Act of 2017, which would create a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. Agriculture operations are very labor intensive, and a domestic work-force willing to fulfill the workload is not available. Agriculture producers are often required to hire foreign workers to complete these tasks. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to secure workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops. Texas Farm Bureau is seeking comprehensive reform to US immigration and border security.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
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2017 · third_quarter · Q3
TFB supports and urged Congressional leaders to co-sponsor H.R. 3282, the ELD Extension Act of 2017, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin. This legislation would provide for an additional two year delay before a mandatory implementation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) on all American freight trucks. Under current law and regulation, the burdensome mandate would go into effect December 18, 2017.
TFB supported efforts to make the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reconsider the Waters of the U.S. rule proposal and advocates for a complete withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS). This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas.
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2017 · second_quarter · Q2
TFB supports a 2018 Farm Bill providing adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB supports including cotton in Title I of the Farm Bill. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) to take more action to control the fever tick on the FWS controlled Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
TFB supported efforts to make the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reconsider the Waters of the U.S. rule proposal and advocates for a complete withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS). This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas.
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2017 · first_quarter · Q1
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
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2016 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Texas Farm Bureau supports farmers having access to the herbicide Atrazine. The Ecological Risk Assessment being considered by the EPA would greatly reduce the access to this chemical. Farm Bureau encouraged Members of Congress to sign Rep. Ken Buck's letter to the EPA requesting that the agency take farmers' comments seriously and revise the risk assessment.
Support for passage of Farm Bill, providing authority for comparable program, research promotion and trade.
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) - Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of this 12-nation trade agreement, actively working in Congress to advocate and gain support for passage of this agreement.
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2016 · third_quarter · Q3
Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of HR 3957 to the US House of Representatives. The bill would temporarily allow citrus growers to expense the cost of replanting groves that have been destroyed by citrus greening.
GMO Labeling - Texas Farm Bureau supported passage of legislation to pre-empt state laws which would enact a patchwork of conflicting regulations related to food labeling. Agriculture needs clarity with respect to technology access that only a single, federal standard can provide.
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) - Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of this 12-nation trade agreement.
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2016 · second_quarter · Q2
WOTUS Rule by EPA - The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sought public comments on a proposed rulemaking that will vastly expand the federal jurisdictional of the Clean Water Act. If finalized, many ditches, farm ponds, waterways, erosion control features, and adjacent wetland areas could be interpreted to be waters of the United States and therefore regulated by the EPA and Corps of Engineers. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to have EPA and the Corps of Engineers withdraw this damaging and extremely unpopular rule.
Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) - Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of this 12-nation trade agreement.
TFB supports H.R. 2, the Agriculture and Nutrition Act of 2018 and S. 3042 the Agriculture Improvement Act. It provides adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB worked to include an amendment in the Senate farm bill to allow producers to use ELAP for gathering for inspection of cattle.
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported the 2018 Omnibus passed by Congress because it included provisions for agriculture. TFB actively engaged in passage of the bill because it included more funding for cattle fever tick research. It also included provisions TFB supports such as language to address livestock producers issues with the Electronic Logging Device issue until September 30.
TFB supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. TFB believes in fair and equitable tax reform that would lower the effective tax rates. TFB believes a full repeal of burdensome estate taxes while keeping the stepped-up basis is paramount to any tax reform package. TFB advocated for tax reform that will reduce capital gains taxes, provide immediate expensing of business inputs and keep the deduction for interest expense. TFB also supports the continuation of cash accounting and like-kind exchanges.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TFB supported the Bipartisan Budget Act that passed Feb. 9, 2018. The legislation added cotton back to Title I of the farm bill. It also provided disaster assistance to Texas hurricane victims and additional dairy and livestock assistance.
TFB supported Chairman Bob Goodlattes Agriculture Guestworker Act, which would create a new agricultural guest worker program for farmers and ranchers. Agriculture operations are very labor intensive, and a domestic work-force willing to fulfill the workload is not available. Agriculture producers are often required to hire foreign workers to complete these tasks. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to secure workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops. Texas Farm Bureau is seeking comprehensive reform to US immigration and border security.
TFB supports the S. 2421, the FARM Act in the Senate and H.R. 5275, the ACRE Act in the House to provide relief from new reporting rules in the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA). The House and Senate legislation would return us to the 2008 CERCLA reporting requirements essentially exempting ag/livestock producers from reporting. TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. TFB believes in fair and equitable tax reform that would lower the effective tax rates. TFB believes a full repeal of burdensome estate taxes while keeping the stepped-up basis is paramount to any tax reform package. TFB advocated for tax reform that will reduce capital gains taxes, provide immediate expensing of business inputs and keep the deduction for interest expense. TFB also supports the continuation of cash accounting and like-kind exchanges.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TFB supported the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, recently signed into law. TFB believes in fair and equitable tax reform that would lower the effective tax rates. TFB believes a full repeal of burdensome estate taxes while keeping the stepped-up basis is paramount to any tax reform package. TFB advocated for tax reform that will reduce capital gains taxes, provide immediate expensing of business inputs and keep the deduction for interest expense. TFB also supports the continuation of cash accounting and like-kind exchanges.
TFB supports and urged Congressional leaders to co-sponsor H.R. 3282, the ELD Extension Act of 2017, introduced by Rep. Brian Babin. This legislation would provide for an additional two year delay before a mandatory implementation of Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) on all American freight trucks. Under current law and regulation, the burdensome mandate would go into effect December 18, 2017.
TFB supports a 2018 Farm Bill providing adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB supports including cotton in Title I of the Farm Bill. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) to take more action to control the fever tick on the FWS controlled Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB opposes H.R. 5180, the Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016. H.R. 5180 would amend the Clean Air Act by revising the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The legislation would require the EPA to cap the total volume of ethanol blended into the transportation fuel supply at 9.7 percent of projected gasoline demand as determined by the Energy Information Administration. TFB works to make sure similar legislation isnt introduced in 2017, as it discourages the production of renewable energy and crops used to produce renewable fuels
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TFB opposes H.R. 5180, the Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016. H.R. 5180 would amend the Clean Air Act by revising the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The legislation would require the EPA to cap the total volume of ethanol blended into the transportation fuel supply at 9.7 percent of projected gasoline demand as determined by the Energy Information Administration. TFB works to make sure similar legislation isnt introduced in 2017, as it discourages the production of renewable energy and crops used to produce renewable fuels.
TFB supported H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017 to solve the problem of overreaching, ill-considered government regulations that negatively impact farmers and ranchers. TFB advocated for the legislation which requires agencies to choose the lowest-cost rulemaking alternative that meets statutory objectives and requires greater opportunity for public input and vetting of critical information for rules passed by agencies. TFB supported an amendment by Rep. Collin Peterson to prohibit agencies from impartially communicating with the public in order to generate support or opposition to a proposed rule. TFB supports the passage and enactment of H.R. 953, the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2017, and S. 340, the Sensible Environmental Protection Act (SEPA) which would clarify Congressional intent regarding regulation of the use of pesticides in or near navigable waters. TFB corresponded with Members of Congress to express support for reducing duplicative and needless regulations on pesticide applicators used by agricultural producers.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB supports a 2018 Farm Bill providing adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB supports including cotton in Title I of the Farm Bill. TFB urged Congressional leaders to take swift action on the cattle fever tick issue facing ranchers and landowners in the southern region of Texas. TFB advocated for additional funding to help provide adequate resources to combat the problems TFB members are facing due to the fever tick. TFB urged the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services (FWS) to take more action to control the fever tick on the FWS controlled Laguna Atascosa Wildlife Refuge located in the Lower Rio Grande Valley.
TFB supports fair and equitable tax reform that would lower the effective tax rates. TFB believes a full repeal of burdensome estate taxes while keeping the stepped-up basis is paramount to any tax reform package. TFB advocated for tax reform that will reduce capital gains taxes, provide immediate expensing of business inputs and keep the deduction for interest expense. TFB also supports the continuation of cash accounting and like-kind exchanges.
Agriculture operations are very labor intensive, and a domestic work-force willing to fulfill the workload is not available. Agriculture producers are often required to hire foreign workers to complete these tasks. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to secure workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops. Texas Farm Bureau is seeking comprehensive reform to US immigration and border security. TFB lobbied in support of Chairman Bob Goodlattes Agriculture Guestworker Act of 2017, which would create a new agricultural guestworker program for farmers and ranchers.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TFB supports fair and equitable tax reform that would lower the effective tax rates. TFB believes a full repeal of burdensome estate taxes while keeping the stepped-up basis is paramount to any tax reform package. TFB advocated for tax reform that will reduce capital gains taxes, provide immediate expensing of business inputs and keep the deduction for interest expense. TFB also supports the continuation of cash accounting and like-kind exchanges.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
TFB supports increased access to foreign markets for agricultural products through international trade. TFB supports the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and updates to the agreement that would provide progress. TFB opposes any major changes to NAFTA that could negatively impact the U.S. agricultural trade relationships with Mexico and/or Canada.
TFB supported the Administration's executive order to make the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reconsider the Waters of the U.S. rule proposal and advocates for a complete withdrawal of EPA Water of the U.S. (WOTUS). This rule could have large negative impacts on farms and ranches across Texas.
TFB supports a 2018 Farm Bill providing adequate crop insurance for all major commodities and other programs benefiting agriculture production. TFB opposes further cuts to the federal crop insurance program or to Title I commodity programs. TFB supports the classification of cotton seed as an other oilseed under Title I of the Farm Bill.
TFB supported the passage and enactment of H.R. 428/S. 90, the Red River Gradient Boundary Survey Act which seeks to address the U.S. Bureau of Land Managements (BLM) ownership claims to a 116- mile stretch of property along the Red River region of Texas and Oklahoma. TFB has expressed longstanding concerns about the BLMs claim to property that landowners have held titles to, managed and paid taxes on for generations in many cases.
TFB opposes H.R. 5180, the Food and Fuel Consumer Protection Act of 2016. H.R. 5180 would amend the Clean Air Act by revising the renewable fuel program, which requires transportation fuel to contain a minimum volume of renewable fuel. The legislation would require the EPA to cap the total volume of ethanol blended into the transportation fuel supply at 9.7 percent of projected gasoline demand as determined by the Energy Information Administration. TFB works to make sure similar legislation isnt introduced in 2017, as it discourages the production of renewable energy and crops used to produce renewable fuels
TFB supports fair and equitable tax reform that would lower the effective tax rates. TFB believes a full repeal of burdensome estate taxes while keeping the stepped-up basis is paramount to any tax reform package. TFB advocated for tax reform that will reduce capital gains taxes, provide immediate expensing of business inputs and keep the deduction for interest expense. TFB also supports the continuation of cash accounting and like-kind exchanges.
Agriculture operations are very labor intensive, and a domestic work-force willing to fulfill the workload is not available. Agriculture producers are often required to hire foreign workers to complete these tasks. Without adequate procedures in place for producers to secure workers in a timely manner, producers are at risk of losing perishable crops. Texas Farm Bureau is seeking comprehensive reform to US immigration and border security.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Texas Farm Bureau supports a comprehensive reform of federal income tax and repeal of the federal estate tax.
Texas Farm Bureau supports Congress taking action to restrict the authority of federal agencies to promote,adopt, and defend rules that are not authorized under the federal statutes. Farm Bureau supported the passage of H.R. 5, the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017.
Comprehensive immigration reform, seeking support and passage of legislation providing for an adequate agriculture workforce, a workable process for agricultural producers in determining a worker's legal status, and improving border security against harmful actions.
Clean Water Reauthorization - Agriculture producers must have the ability to manage their operations in the best management practices they are able. As the owner and original conservator of natural resources, producers are motivated to protect and conserve resources. However, efforts to expand government authority and regulation to cover additional water resources places undue burdens upon producer compliance. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to restrain the heavy hand of government regulations on farms and ranches. WOTUS Rule by EPA The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers sought public comments on a proposed rulemaking that will vastly expand the federal jurisdictional of the Clean Water Act. If finalized, many ditches, farm ponds, waterways, erosion control features, and adjacent wetland areas could be interpreted to be waters of the United States and therefore regulated by the EPA and Corps of Engineers. Texas Farm Bureau seeks to have EPA and the Corps of Engineers withdraw this damaging and extremely unpopular rule.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Texas Farm Bureau supports HR 5883 in the Agriculture Committee and the U.S. House of Representatives. P&S was enacted to prohibit unfair, deceptive, or discriminatory practices by market agencies dealers, stockyards, packers, swine contractors, and live poultry dealers in the livestock and poultry industries. In todays technology-driven farm and ranch businesses, livestock producers increasingly rely on new electronic marketing methods to access more buyers and improve efficiency of sales transactions. However, the applicability of the P&S law has been unclear for internet auctions and other digital sales. Additionally, payment methods by electronic funds transfer were not clearly covered by the law. H.R. 5883 makes two specific revisions: Clarifies that P&S Act requirements apply to online and video auctions that charge a commission or other fee and provide means to handle funds due to sellers. Explicitly allows modern electronic payment methods as an option for meeting prompt payment requirements.
TFB opposed S.J. Res 28 which would overturn statutorily required imported catfish inspection by the United States Department of Agriculture Food Safety Inspection Service. Instead it would transfer inspection to the Food and Drug Administration. Keeping the inspection with FSIS provides more safety to consumers and helps protect domestic production from a devastating loss of finding adulterated fish on dinner tables. TFB also opposed the misuse of the Congressional Review Act to circumvent Congressional Intent.
Texas Farm Bureau supports passage of HR 5226. The goal of this legislation is to ensure transparency by requiring regulatory agencies to maintain written, electronic and social media information on pending regulatory actions. This legislation requires agencies to maintain all public communications associated with guidance, policy statements, directives, rule making and adjudications for a period of no less than 5 years.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
GMO Labeling - Texas Farm Bureau supported passage of legislation S. 764 to pre-empt state laws which would enact a patchwork of conflicting regulations related to food labeling. Agriculture needs clarity with respect to technology access that only a single, federal standard can provide.
Oppose budget reductions for agriculture. Need to provide adequate fund level for commodity and crop insurance programs.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE