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Michigan Farm Bureau supports H.R. 1304, the Flexibility to Farm Act. The legislation speaks to some of the challenges Michigan farmers continue to have with the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
H.R. 1304, the Flexibility to Farm Act, is a response to the challenges Michigan farmers have had with excessive federal regulation. The legislation allows the Governor of a state to offer an exemption to farmers from federal regulation that is unduly burdensome.
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MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU via MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
2014 · first_quarter · 1A
Michigan Farm Bureau encouraged members of Congress to support Trade Promotion Authority to expedite trade negotiations currently being conducted. Michigan Farm Bureau also met with the USTR to discuss the importance of TPP and T-TIP on the future of Michigan agriculture. Michigan Farm Bureau explained to all we need to reduce sanitary and phytosanitary delays, countries need to improved their biotech approval process, we remain opposed to geographic indicators, and support TRQ's.
Farm Bureau is advocating for comprehensive immigration reform that: 1. Adjusts the status of those currently undocumented and allows them to work in agriculture. 2. Establishes a usable guest worker program to be run by USDA that allows for either at-will or contract workers.
Source: Senate LDA
Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Reauthorization Act of 2013
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Farm Bureau advocated for appropriate use of animal antibiotics. There is an effort both through legislation and regulation to limit the use of animal antibiotics based on emotion and no credible peer reviewed science. Farm Bureau supports the continued use of animal antibiotics through veterinarian oversight.Farm Bureau advocated for passage of S. 622, the Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Reauthorization Act of 2013. The legislation authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect fees from animal health companies to enable the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to meet performance standards. This is important to ensuring Michigan livestock farmers have access to appropriate health care tools for their animals.
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
2013 Farm BillFarm Bureau supports S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2012 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. In June, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083 and Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation. Farm Bureau is now advocating for passage of a five-year Farm Bill before Sept. 30, 2013.
Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
CWA Guidance Document H.R. 4278 CWA Guidance Document In May 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a Guidance Document to clarify how a navigable water of the United States is defined. The Guidance is Inconsistent with the existing Clean Water Act, regulations and the Supreme Court Decisions. Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4965, which blocks the Guidance Document from moving forward. CWA Michigan Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4278. The legislation is intended to reinforce the agricultural exemptions granted to farmers by Congress in Section 404 (f) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Preserving Rural Resources Act of 2012
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
CWA Guidance Document H.R. 4278 CWA Guidance Document In May 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a Guidance Document to clarify how a navigable water of the United States is defined. The Guidance is Inconsistent with the existing Clean Water Act, regulations and the Supreme Court Decisions. Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4965, which blocks the Guidance Document from moving forward. CWA Michigan Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4278. The legislation is intended to reinforce the agricultural exemptions granted to farmers by Congress in Section 404 (f) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
CWA Guidance Document H.R. 4278 CWA Guidance Document In May 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a Guidance Document to clarify how a navigable water of the United States is defined. The Guidance is Inconsistent with the existing Clean Water Act, regulations and the Supreme Court Decisions. Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4965, which blocks the Guidance Document from moving forward. CWA Michigan Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4278. The legislation is intended to reinforce the agricultural exemptions granted to farmers by Congress in Section 404 (f) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
To preserve existing rights and responsibilities with respect to waters of the United States, and for other purposes.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
CWA Guidance Document H.R. 4278 CWA Guidance Document In May 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a Guidance Document to clarify how a navigable water of the United States is defined. The Guidance is Inconsistent with the existing Clean Water Act, regulations and the Supreme Court Decisions. Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4965, which blocks the Guidance Document from moving forward. CWA Michigan Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4278. The legislation is intended to reinforce the agricultural exemptions granted to farmers by Congress in Section 404 (f) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
2012 Farm Bill Farm Bureau supports S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2012 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. The U.S. House Agriculture Committee recently passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083 and Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation.
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
2012 Farm Bill Farm Bureau supports S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2012 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. The U.S. House Agriculture Committee recently passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083 and Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation.
Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2012
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
2012 Farm BillFarm Bureau supports S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2012 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. In June, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083 and Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation. Farm Bureau advocated passage of a five-year Farm Bill before the end of the year.
2011 & 2012 Expiring tax provisions Taxes impact farmers dramatically and it is critical that all tax policy provide certainty to farmers planning for the future. Farm Bureau supports extension of the current income tax rates, an AMT patch, extending Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation, providing an estate tax extension of $5 million and a top tax rate of 35%, and maintaining the capital gains tax rate at 15%.Farm Bureau supported H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and advocated for provisions specific to the estate tax, Section 179, and capital gains taxes. Historically farmers reinvest in their operations and these provisions allow farmers to continue investing in agriculture.
Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 IRS Form 1099 MISC S. 700, to permanently establish a five year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment
Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 H.R. 2018, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
Agricultural Guestworker Legislation H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2885 Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2895 Legal Agricultural Workforce Act
US Department of Labor inspections of farms Agricultural Guestworker Legislation H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act
H.R. 2485, the All Children are Equal (ACE) Act
Agricultural Guestworker Legislation H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2885 Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2895 Legal Agricultural Workforce Act
Agricultural Guestworker Legislation H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2885 Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2895 Legal Agricultural Workforce Act
H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 H.R. 2997, the Superfund Common Sense Act
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 3078 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 3078 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 3078 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 3078 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 3078 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 3078 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
To make permanent the individual income tax rates for capital gains and dividends.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 674: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R. 3091, the Tax Hike Prevention and Business Certainty Act
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 EPA Clean Water Protection Guidance
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 H.R. 2018, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 H.R. 2997, the Superfund Common Sense Act
Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Greenhouse Gas Regulation of Agriculture - Limits to EPA authority EPA reregistration of Atrazine H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Health Care Legislation H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 3962, the Affordable Heath Care for America Act
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 5297, the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration, and for other purposes.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Pending Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea H.R. 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 5088 The America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Senate climate change legislation S. 2729, The Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
Federal Financial Assistance Management Improvement Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
S. 303, the America Great Outdoors Act
S 510, the Food Safety Modernization Act
Food Safety Issues S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Food Safety Issues S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
American Middle Class Tax (AMT) Relief Act of 2007
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Health Care Legislation H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 3962, the Affordable Heath Care for America Act
Health Care Legislation H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 3962, the Affordable Heath Care for America Act
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes, and for other purposes.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 1220, Uniform trucking issue
Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 1220, Uniform trucking issue
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to extend the credit period for certain open-loop biomass facilities.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3227: Extension and expansion of charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory S. 1589: The Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act S. 870:Renewable electricity production credit for biomass facilities [H.R. 2528]
Food Safety Enhancement Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 2749: The Food Safety and Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Health Care Legislation H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend and expand the charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3227: Extension and expansion of charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory S. 1589: The Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act S. 870:Renewable electricity production credit for biomass facilities [H.R. 2528]
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the new carryover basis rules in order to prevent tax increases and the imposition of compliance burdens on many more estates than would benefit from repeal, to retain the estate tax with a $3,500,000 exemption, to reinstitute and update the Pay-As-You-Go requirement of budget neutrality on new tax and mandatory spending legislation, enforced by the threat of annual, automatic sequestration, and for other purposes.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 1220, Uniform trucking issue
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009.
Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3227: Extension and expansion of charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory S. 1589: The Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act S. 870:Renewable electricity production credit for biomass facilities [H.R. 2528]
Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Senate climate change legislation S. 2729, The Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Senate climate change legislation S. 2729, The Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
Food Safety Issues S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
H.R. 2749: The Food Safety and Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to expand the credit for renewable electricity production to include electricity produced from biomass for on-site use and to modify the credit period for certain facilities producing electricity from open-loop biomass.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3227: Extension and expansion of charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory S. 1589: The Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act S. 870:Renewable electricity production credit for biomass facilities [H.R. 2528]
American Middle Class Tax (AMT) Relief Act of 2007
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
Health Care Legislation H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; S. 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; S. 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
To amend title 49, United States Code, to provide certain exemptions to drivers of intrastate commercial motor vehicles engaged in agricultural purposes.
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 3098, legislation to restore farm truck exemptions from federal motor carrier vehicle regulations.
Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus package
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6849 corrects the 10 acre provision of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. H.R. 6598, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.
Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6849 corrects the 10 acre provision of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. H.R. 6598, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.
National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 6709 National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act S. 3478 Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008
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: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6849 corrects the 10 acre provision of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. H.R. 6598, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.
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: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6849 corrects the 10 acre provision of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. H.R. 6598, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.
H.R. 2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; S. 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
H.R. 2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; S. 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008
Client: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU · Firm: MICHIGAN FARM BUREAU
H.R. 6709 National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act S. 3478 Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008
H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus package
Michigan Farm Bureau lobbied members of Congress on maintaining a strong Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In addition, we continued to express our strong support for a comprehensive national energy policy which provides for increased exploration and use of domestic energy sources.
Michigan Farm Bureau continues to express concerns regarding EPA's efforts to expand the definition of Waters of the United States thus expanding the authority of the Clean Water Act. Farm Bureau met both with EPA and members of Congress to discuss the impact expanding CWA authority would have on Michigan farmers.
Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) Farm Bureau Supports the Agricultural Act of 2014. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2014 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation. Farm Bureau lobbied conference committee members with an ultimate goal of securing a farm bill vote as soon as possible.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2014 · first_quarter · Q1
Michigan Farm Bureau continues to express concerns regarding EPA's efforts to expand the definition of Waters of the United States thus expanding the authority of the Clean Water Act. Farm Bureau met both with EPA and members of Congress to discuss the impact expanding CWA authority would have on Michigan farmers.
Michigan Farm Bureau lobbied members of Congress on maintaining a strong Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). In addition, we continued to express our strong support for a comprehensive national energy policy which provides for increased exploration and use of domestic energy sources.
Agricultural Act of 2014 (2014 Farm Bill) Farm Bureau Supports the Agricultural Act of 2014. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2014 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation. Farm Bureau lobbied conference committee members with an ultimate goal of securing a farm bill vote as soon as possible.
Michigan Farm Bureau encouraged members of Congress to support Trade Promotion Authority to expedite trade negotiations currently being conducted. Michigan Farm Bureau also met with the USTR to discuss the importance of TPP and T-TIP on the future of Michigan agriculture. Michigan Farm Bureau explained to all we need to reduce sanitary and phytosanitary delays, countries need to improved their biotech approval process, we remain opposed to geographic indicators, and support TRQ's.
Farm Bureau is advocating for comprehensive immigration reform that: 1. Adjusts the status of those currently undocumented and allows them to work in agriculture. 2. Establishes a usable guest worker program to be run by USDA that allows for either at-will or contract workers.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
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2014 · second_quarter · 2T
Tax Reform with a focus on passing a package of tax extenders for 2014. Michigan Farm Bureua would like to focus on making permanent the Sec. 179 tax provision.
Michigan Farm Bureau continues to express concerns regarding EPA's efforts to expand the definition of Waters of the United States thus expanding the authority of the Clean Water Act. Farm Bureau met both EPA and members of Congress to discuss the impact expanding CWA authority would have on Michigan farmers.
Farm Bureau is advocating for comprehensive immgiration reform that 1. adjusts the status of those currently undocumented and allows them to work in ag. 2. establishes a usable guest worker program to be run by USDA that allows for either at-will or contract workers.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · fourth_quarter · Q4
2013 Farm BillFarm Bureau supports S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2013 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. In June, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation. The House failed to pass H.R. 1947 in June but they did pass H.R. 2642, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013 in July. Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation but remains opposed to splitting nutrition from the farm bill and also from eliminating the 1938/1949 permanent law. Farm Bureau lobbied conference committee members with an ultimate goal of securing a farm bill as soon as possible.
Farm Bureau is advocating for comprehensive immgiration reform that 1. adjusts the status of those currently undocumented and allows them to work in ag. 2. establishes a usable guest worker program to be run by USDA that allows for either at-will or contract workers.
Tax Reform
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · third_quarter · Q3
Farm Bureau is advocating for comprehensive immgiration reform that 1. adjusts the status of those currently undocumented and allows them to work in ag. 2. establishes a usable guest worker program to be run by USDA that allows for either at-will or contract workers.
Tax Reform Farm Bureau continues to advocate for tax reform.Farm Bureau continues to encouarge Congress to work towards a comprehensive tax reform policy, including: - Farm Bureau supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system. - Tax tools to help agricultural producers deal with the uncertainties of farmers. - A maximum of 15 percent capital gains tax rate for agriculture. - Maintaining the current estate tax exemption and tax levels until permanent repeal can be achieved. - Ensuring a new tax system does not unfairly burden farmers. - Maintaining cash based accounting procedures for agriculture. - Eliminating the HIT tax.
2013 Farm BillFarm Bureau supports S. 954, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2013. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2013 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. In June, the U.S. Senate passed the legislation. The House failed to pass H.R. 1947, the Federal Agriculture Reform and Risk Management Act of 2013. Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation but remains opposed to splitting nutrition from the farm bill and also from eliminating the 1938/1949 permanent law. Farm Bureau is now advocating for passage of a five-year Farm Bill this year.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2013 · second_quarter · Q2
Farm Bureau advocated for appropriate use of animal antibiotics. There is an effort both through legislation and regulation to limit the use of animal antibiotics based on emotion and no credible peer reviewed science. Farm Bureau supports the continued use of animal antibiotics through veterinarian oversight.Farm Bureau advocated for passage of S. 622, the Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Reauthorization Act of 2013. The legislation authorizes the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to collect fees from animal health companies to enable the Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) to meet performance standards. This is important to ensuring Michigan livestock farmers have access to appropriate health care tools for their animals.
Michigan Farm Bureau supports H.R. 1304, the Flexibility to Farm Act. The legislation speaks to some of the challenges Michigan farmers continue to have with the Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act.
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2013 · first_quarter · Q1
Farm Bureau is advocating for comprehensive immgiration reform that 1. adjusts the status of those currently undocumented and allows them to work in ag. 2. establishes a usable guest worker program to be run by USDA that allows for either at-will or contract workers.
2013 Farm BillFarm Bureau supports S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2012 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. In June, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083 and Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation. Farm Bureau is now advocating for passage of a five-year Farm Bill before Sept. 30, 2013.
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2012 · fourth_quarter · Q4
2012 Farm BillFarm Bureau supports S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2012 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. In June, the U.S. House Agriculture Committee passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083 and Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation. Farm Bureau advocated passage of a five-year Farm Bill before the end of the year.
2011 & 2012 Expiring tax provisions Taxes impact farmers dramatically and it is critical that all tax policy provide certainty to farmers planning for the future. Farm Bureau supports extension of the current income tax rates, an AMT patch, extending Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation, providing an estate tax extension of $5 million and a top tax rate of 35%, and maintaining the capital gains tax rate at 15%.Farm Bureau supported H.R. 8, the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 and advocated for provisions specific to the estate tax, Section 179, and capital gains taxes. Historically farmers reinvest in their operations and these provisions allow farmers to continue investing in agriculture.
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2012 · third_quarter · Q3
2012 Farm Bill Farm Bureau supports S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2012 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. The U.S. House Agriculture Committee recently passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083 and Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation.
CWA Guidance Document H.R. 4278 CWA Guidance Document In May 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a Guidance Document to clarify how a navigable water of the United States is defined. The Guidance is Inconsistent with the existing Clean Water Act, regulations and the Supreme Court Decisions. Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4965, which blocks the Guidance Document from moving forward. CWA Michigan Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4278. The legislation is intended to reinforce the agricultural exemptions granted to farmers by Congress in Section 404 (f) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
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2012 · second_quarter · Q2
2012 Farm Bill Farm Bureau supports S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012. The legislation commonly referred to as the 2012 Farm Bill institutes major reforms to agriculture policy while strengthening the safety net for farmers. The U.S. House Agriculture Committee recently passed their version of the 2012 Farm Bill, H.R. 6083 and Farm Bureau supports the general concepts laid out in the legislation.
2011 & 2012 Expiring tax provisions Taxes impact farmers dramatically and it is critical that all tax policy provide certainty to farmers planning for the future. Farm Bureau supports extension of the current income tax rates, an AMT patch, extending Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation, providing an estate tax extension of $5 million and a top tax rate of 35%, and maintaining the capital gains tax rate at 15%.
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2012 · first_quarter · Q1
2011 & 2012 Expiring tax provisions
Azinphosmethyl (AZM) Atrazine Labeling: Pesticide Spray Drift/Web based NPDES Permits
Agricultural Guestworker Legislation USDOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Youth Employment in Agriculture
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2011 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011 H.R. 2997, the Superfund Common Sense Act
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 2012 Farm Bill
Agricultural Guestworker Legislation USDOL Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) Youth Employment in Agriculture
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2011 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 674: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities.
H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 H.R. 2018, the Clean Water Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011 H.R. 1633, the Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011
H.R. 3078 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
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2011 · second_quarter · Q2
HR 2112, FY2012 Agriculture Appropriations
US Department of Labor inspections of farms Agricultural Guestworker Legislation H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act
Korea, Panama & Colombia Free Trade Agreements
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2011 · first_quarter · Q1
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 2012 Farm Bill
US Department of Labor inspections of farms
Korea, Panama & Colombia Free Trade Agreements
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2010 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S 510, the Food Safety Modernization Act
H.R. 4853: Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization, and Job Creation Act of 2010.
S. 303, the America Great Outdoors Act
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2010 · third_quarter · Q3
USDOL Agricultural Inspections
Immigration. Direct discussion on the H-2A program.
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009 H.R. 5297, the Small Business Jobs Act of 2010
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2010 · second_quarter · Q2
Pending Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea H.R. 4645 Travel Restriction Reform and Export Enhancement Act
H.R. 5088 The America's Commitment to Clean Water Act
2012 Farm Bill
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2010 · first_quarter · Q1
Health Care Legislation H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act H.R. 3962, the Affordable Heath Care for America Act
Food Safety Issues S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Senate climate change legislation S. 2729, The Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 H.R. 2454 American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009
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2009 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
Senate climate change legislation S. 2729, The Clean Energy Partnerships Act of 2009 S. 1733 Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act
H.R. 2868, the Chemical Security Anti-Terrorism Act of 2009
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2009 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 Senate climate change legislation
H.R. 3200: America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009
H.R. 2749: The Food Safety and Enhancement Act of 2009 S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
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2009 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009. H.R. 2454, The American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 H.R. 1549, Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment Act of 2009 H.R. 1220, Uniform trucking issue
S. 787 The Clean Water Restoration Act of 2009
Immigration reform through legislation as it relates to agriculture
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2009 · first_quarter · Q1
Immigration reform through legislation as it relates to agriculture
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 503, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2009.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6849 corrects the 10 acre provision of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. H.R. 6598, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.
Immigration reform through legislation as it relates to agriculture; Emergency Agricultural Relief Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2008 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6709 National Conservation, Environment, and Energy Independence Act S. 3478 Energy Independence and Investment Act of 2008
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6849 corrects the 10 acre provision of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008. H.R. 6598, The Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act of 2008.
Immigration reform through legislation as it relates to agriculture; Emergency Agricultural Relief Act
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2008 · second_quarter · Q2
H.R. 2419, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 H.R. 6124, Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008
Immigration reform through legislation as it relates to agriculture; Emergency Agricultural Relief Act
Climate Change; Boxer-Lieberman-Warner Climate Security Act
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2008 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 5351, the Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation Tax Act of 2008; H.R. 5140, Economic Stimulus package
Phytophthora and Fire Blight appropriations for research.
Regulatory rules impacting agricultural labor, specific to H-2A and SSA/DHS no-match.
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2008 · first_quarter · RR
2007 Farm Bill Comprehensive Immigration Clean Water Restoration Act Legislation impacting Michigan Agriculture
Tax Reform Farm Bureau continues to advocate for tax reform.Farm Bureau continues to encouarge Congress to work towards a comprehensive tax reform policy, including: - Farm Bureau supports replacing the current federal income tax with a fair and equitable tax system. - Tax tools to help agricultural producers deal with the uncertainties of farmers. - A maximum of 15 percent capital gains tax rate for agriculture. - Maintaining the current estate tax exemption and tax levels until permanent repeal can be achieved. - Ensuring a new tax system does not unfairly burden farmers.
Farm Bureau is advocating for comprehensive immgiration reform that 1. adjusts the status of those currently undocumented and allows them to work in ag. 2. establishes a usable guest worker program to be run by USDA that allows for either at-will or contract workers.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Tax Reform Farm Bureau continues to advoacate for (a) Cash based accounting method for ag; (b) $500,000 limit for Section 179; (c) providing an estate tax of $5 million and a top tax rate of 35%; (d) establishing the capital gains tax rate at 15%; and (e) both corporate and individual tax reform.
H.R. 1304, the Flexibility to Farm Act, is a response to the challenges Michigan farmers have had with excessive federal regulation. The legislation allows the Governor of a state to offer an exemption to farmers from federal regulation that is unduly burdensome.
Filing targets: Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2011 & 2012 Expiring tax provisions Taxes impact farmers dramatically and it is critical that all tax policy provide certainty to farmers planning for the future. Farm Bureau supports extension of the current income tax rates, an AMT patch, extending Section 179 and Bonus Depreciation, providing an estate tax extension of $5 million and a top tax rate of 35%, and maintaining the capital gains tax rate at 15%.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
CWA Guidance Document H.R. 4278 CWA Guidance Document In May 2011, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a Guidance Document to clarify how a navigable water of the United States is defined. The Guidance is Inconsistent with the existing Clean Water Act, regulations and the Supreme Court Decisions. Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4965, which blocks the Guidance Document from moving forward. CWA Michigan Farm Bureau supports H.R. 4278. The legislation is intended to reinforce the agricultural exemptions granted to farmers by Congress in Section 404 (f) of the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Atrazine and Azinphosmethyl Azinphos methyl (AZM trade name Guthion) is an organophosphate insecticide that was first registered for use in the United States in 1959. Farm Bureau is requesting EPA to extend the limited use of AZM for five additional years. Atrazine is a staple crop protection product for producers, who use it as a critical tool for weed control in growing the vast majority of corn in the United States. The use of atrazine fights weed resistance reduces soil erosion and increases crop yield. Farm Bureau is requesting EPA to allow farmers to continue the use of atrazine.
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 2012 Farm Bill
Filing targets: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
H.R. 674: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the imposition of 3 percent withholding on certain payments made to vendors by government entities. H.R. 3091, the Tax Hike Prevention and Business Certainty Act
H.R. 3078 United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3079 United States-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act H.R. 3080 United States-Korea Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE
H.R. 2485, the All Children are Equal (ACE) Act
Agricultural Guestworker Legislation H.R. 2164 Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2885 Legal Workforce Act H.R. 2895 Legal Agricultural Workforce Act
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 2012 Farm Bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 2012 Farm Bill
H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 EPA Clean Water Protection Guidance
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Greenhouse Gas Regulation of Agriculture - Limits to EPA authority EPA reregistration of Atrazine H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011
H.R. 1259, the Death Tax Repeal Permanency Act of 2011 IRS Form 1099 MISC S. 700, to permanently establish a five year depreciation schedule for agricultural equipment
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 2012 Farm Bill
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Immigration. Direct discussion on the H-2A program.
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
Food Safety Issues S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Pending Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 4154, the Permanent Estate Tax Relief for Families, Farmers, and Small Businesses Act of 2009 H.R. 3905, the Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Food Safety Issues S. 510: FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
Health Care Legislation H.R. 3200, America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009 H.R. 3590, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Estate Taxes and the impact on agricultural operations H.R. 3227: Extension and expansion of charitable deduction for contributions of food inventory S. 1589: The Biodiesel Tax Incentive Reform and Extension Act S. 870:Renewable electricity production credit for biomass facilities [H.R. 2528]
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 6049, the Tax Extenders and Alternative Minimum Tax Relief Act of 2008.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Colombia TPA
H.R. 2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; S. 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
H.R. 3098, legislation to restore farm truck exemptions from federal motor carrier vehicle regulations.
H.R. 2419, Farm, Nutrition, and Bioenergy Act of 2007
Immigration reform through legislation as it relates to agriculture.
H.R. 2421 Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007; S. 1870, Clean Water Restoration Act of 2007
Filing targets: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor, Dept of (DOL), SENATE