JACKIE KLIPPENSTEIN

S.792 - DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship. H.R. 748 - CARES Act. Advocated for dairy farmers support in the package.

S.792 - DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship. H.R. 748 - CARES Act. Advocated for dairy farmers support in the package.

S.792 - DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship. H.R. 748 - CARES Act. Advocated for dairy farmers support in the package.

S.792 - DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship. H.R. 133 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. Advocated for dairy farmers support in the package.

S.792 - DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship. H.R. 748 - CARES Act. Advocated for dairy farmers support in the package.

H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We urged Congress to make changes to the tax code that would benefit dairy producers.

H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We urged Congress to make changes to the tax code that would benefit dairy producers.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

H.R. 1 - Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. We urged Congress to make changes to the tax code that would benefit dairy producers.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Immitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Immitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

S. 130 and H.R. 778 DAIRY PRIDE ACT (Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act). We support its passage and have been advocating co-sponsorship.

Worked for passage of H.R. 2039, FY 2016 Appropriations Bill.

Supportive of H.R. 2393, legislation to repeal the Country of Origin Labeling requirements on beef, lamb, pork and chicken.

Supported H.R. 2393, legislation to repeal the Country of Origin Labeling requirements on beef, lamb, pork and chicken.

Supported H.R. 2393, legislation to repeal the Country of Origin Labeling requirements on beef, lamb, pork and chicken.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 included H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029.

Worked on passage of H.R. 5325 - the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017.

Worked on passage of H.R. 5325 - the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2017.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 included H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 (MPRA) included in H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029; S. 1631 and H.R. 2844; and proposed regulations related to MPRA.

Worked for passage of S.J. Res 22 in the House and Senate for the disapproval of EPA's and the Corp of Engineers definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS)

Supporting repeal of the estate tax H.R. 1105 the Death Tax Repeal Act.

Supporting repeal of the estate tax H.R. 1105 the Death Tax Repeal Act.

Supporting repeal of the estate tax H.R. 1105 the Death Tax Repeal Act.

H.R. 1599- Seeking federal workable, accurate food product labeling requirements related to GMOs that will eliminate the need for duplicate labeling requirements by States and other non-federal government entities. Introduction of Senate bill pending.

Continued to oppose EPA's unreasonable proposed requirements on WOTUS (Waters of the United States). We supported passage of H.R. 1732 in the House.

Worked for passage of H.R. 2039, FY 2016 Appropriations Bill.

Supportive of H.R. 2393, legislation to repeal the Country of Origin Labeling requirements on beef, lamb, pork and chicken.

After the enactment of H.R. 2642 (Farm Bill Conference Report), continuing to work with Members of Congress, USDA and their staffs as USDA developed dairy regulations for this legislation and their implementation for dairy farmers. Additionally, worked with these agencies for emergency funding for the prior drought losses.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 included H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029.

Provisions in the Multiemployer Pension Reform Act of 2014 included H.R. 83, the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. Law 113-235); S. 2147 and H.R. 4029.

Worked for passage of S.J. Res 22 in the House and Senate for the disapproval of EPA's and the Corp of Engineers definition of "Waters of the United States" (WOTUS)

Worked for some provisions in the Senate Finance Committee's EXPIRE Act, S. 2260. Those provisions are bonus depreciation, multiemployer pension plan funding rules and an extension of Section 179 property expensing and increasing the maximum amount to $500,000.

Worked for some provisions in the Senate Finance Committee's EXPIRE Act, S. 2260. Those provisions are bonus depreciation, multiemployer pension plan funding rules and an extension of Section 179 property expensing and increasing the maximum amount to $500,000.

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal legislation for comprehensive immigration reform. Worked for Senate approval of S. 744 (Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization).

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal legislation for comprehensive immigration reform. Worked for Senate approval of S. 744 (Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization).

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal legislation for comprehensive immigration reform. Worked for Senate approval of S. 744 (Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization).

H.R. 1947 (FARRM Act), S. 954 and H.R. 2642 (Farm Bill Conference Report). Continuing to work for a Farm Bill to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also amends the current federal milk marketing orders to provide an option for California dairy farmers to join the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system.

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal legislation for comprehensive immigration reform. Worked for Senate approval of S. 744 (Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization).

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal legislation for comprehensive immigration reform. Worked for Senate approval of S. 744 (Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization).

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal legislation for comprehensive immigration reform. Worked for Senate approval of S. 744 (Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization).

H.R. 1947 (FARRM Act) and S. 954 (2013 Farm Bill). Continuing to work for a 2013 Farm Bill to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders to provide an option for California dairy farmersto join the Federal Milk Market Order (FMMO) system.

H.R. 1947 (FARRM Act) and S. 954 (2013 Farm Bill). Continuing to work for a 2013 Farm Bill to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders to provide an option for California dairy farmers to join the Federal Milk Market Order (FMMO) system.

H.R. 1947 (FARRM Act), S. 954 and H.R. 2642 (2013 Farm Bill). Continuing to work for a Farm Bill to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders to provide an option for California dairy farmers to join the Federal Milk Marketing Order (FMMO) system.

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal programs and/or legislation. Supportive of S. 852 and H.R. 1720 - H-2A Improvement Act. S. 852 and S. 1697 improves the H-2A agriculture program for use by dairy workers, sheepherders and goat herders and for other purposes. Also supports S. 1258 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011.

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal programs and/or legislation. Supportive of S. 852 and H.R. 1720 - H-2A Improvement Act. S. 852 and S. 1697 improves the H-2A agriculture program for use by dairy workers, sheepherders and goat herders for other purposes. Also supports S. 1258 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011.

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal programs and/or legislation. Supportive of S. 852 and H.R. 1720 - H-2A Improvement Act S. 852 and S. 1697 improves the H-2A agriculture program for use by dairy workers, sheepherders and goat herders for other purposes. Also supports S. 1258 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011.

Participated in meetings related to farm labor needs seeking help through federal programs and/or legislation. Supportive of S. 852 and H.R. 1720 - H-2A Improvement Act S. 852 and S. 1697 improves the H-2A agriculture program for use by dairy workers, sheepherders and goat herders for other purposes. Also supports S. 1258 Comprehensive Immigration Reform Act of 2011.

H.R. 2997 and S. 1729 Superfund Common Sense Act (an amendment) to provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under the Superfund regulations. H.R. 1633 and S. 1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. A bill that amends the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust and establish temporary prohibition related to revising coarse particulate matter regulations. Supported adequate funding level for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and continuation of 60% of funding level allocated to livestock and poultry farmers. H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 including an amendment directing EPA to not require a permit for discharge of pesticides that are registered for sale, distribution or use.

H.R. 2997 and S. 1729 Superfund Common Sense Act (an amendment) to provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under the Superfund regulations. Supported adequate funding level for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and continuation of 60% of funding level allocated to livestock and poultry farmers. H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 including an amendment directing EPA to not require a permit for discharge of pesticides that are registered for sale, distribution or use.

H.R. 2997 and S. 1729 Superfund Common Sense Act (an amendment) to provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under the Superfund regulations. H.R. 1633 and S. 1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. A bill that amends the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust and establish a temporary prohibition related to revising coarse particulate matter regulations. Supported adequate funding level for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and continuation of 60% of funding level allocated to livestock and poultry farmers. H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 including an amendment directing EPA to not require a permit for discharge of pesticides that are registered for sale, distribution or use.

H.R. 2997 and S. 1729 Superfund Common Sense Act (an amendment) to provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under the Superfund regulations. H.R. 1633 and S. 1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. A bill that amends the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust and establish temporary prohibition related to revising coarse particulate matter regulations. Supported adequate funding level for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and continuation of 60% of funding level allocated to livestock and poultry farmers. H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 including an amendment directing EPA to not require a permit for discharge of pesticides that are registered for sale, distribution or use.

H.R. 5973 and S. 2375. Agriculture Appropriations for FY 2013. Supportive of provisions that are important to dairy farmers including funding of the Market Access Program, dairy indemnity, WIC, EQIP and other nutrition programs. H.J. Res. 117, a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal government through March 27, 2013. We were opposed to the following amendments: #1 to eliminate dairy research and promotion checkoff. #2 to eliminate the Market Access Program (MAP). #3 to eliminate Farm Bill payments to farmers AGI in excess of $250,000. Supportive of H.R. 3062, Dairy Security Act of 2011 to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders. Also encourage the terms of H.R. 3062 to be included in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.

Farm Bill of 2012 and FARRM Act of 2012. H.R. 6083 and S. 3240. Supported dairy reform terms establishing a voluntary dairy production margin protection program that includes a dairy market stabilization program when triggered. Also includes numerous other aspects of agriculture that affects dairy farmers. Opposed amendments and efforts to eliminate the dairy market stabilization program. We were opposed to the following amendments: #1 to eliminate dairy research and promotion checkoff. #2 to eliminate the Market Access Program (MAP). #3 to eliminate Farm Bill payments to farmers AGI in excess of $250,000. Supportive of H.R. 3062, Dairy Security Act of 2011 to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders. Also encourage the terms of H.R. 3062 to be included in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.

Farm Bill of 2012 and FARRM Act of 2012. H.R. 6083 and S. 3240. Supported dairy reform terms establishing a voluntary dairy production margin protection program that includes a dairy market stabilization program when triggered. Also includes numerous other aspects of agriculture that affects dairy farmers. Opposed amendments and efforts to eliminate the dairy market stabilization program.l Supportive of H.R. 3062, Dairy Security Act of 2011 to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders. Also encourage the terms of H.R. 3062 to be included in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill or in any extension of the 2008 Farm Bill. Supported inclusion of legislation in the pending Farm Bill to provide an option for California dairy farmers to join the Federal Milk Market Order (FMMO) system.

Farm Bill of 2012 and FARRM Act of 2012. H.R. 6083 and S. 3240. Supported dairy reform terms establishing a voluntary dairy production margin protection program that includes a dairy market stabilization program when triggered. Also includes numerous other aspects of agriculture that affects dairy farmers. Opposed amendments and efforts to eliminate the dairy market stabilization program. We were opposed to the following amendments: #1 to eliminate dairy research and promotion checkoff. #2 to eliminate the Market Access Program (MAP). #3 to eliminate Farm Bill payments to farmers AGI in excess of $250,000. Supportive of H.R. 3062, Dairy Security Act of 2011 to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders. Also encourage the terms of H.R. 3062 to be included in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.

H.R. 5973 and S. 2375. Agriculture Appropriations for FY 2013. Supportive of provisions that are important to dairy farmers including funding of the Market Access Program, dairy indemnity, WIC, EQIP and other nutrition programs. H.J. Res. 117, a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal government through March 27, 2013. We were opposed to the following amendments: #1 to eliminate dairy research and promotion checkoff. #2 to eliminate the Market Access Program (MAP). #3 to eliminate Farm Bill payments to farmers AGI in excess of $250,000. Supportive of H.R. 3062, Dairy Security Act of 2011 to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders. Also encourage the terms of H.R. 3062 to be included in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.

H.R. 5973 and S. 2375. Agriculture Appropriations for FY 2013. Supportive of provisions that are important to dairy farmers including funding of Market Access Program, dairy indemnity, WIC, EQIP and other nutrition programs.

H.R. 5973 and S. 2375. Agriculture Appropriations for FY 2013. Supportive of provisions that are important to dairy farmers including funding of the Market Access Program, dairy indemnity, WIC, EQIP and other nutrition programs. H.J. Res. 117, a Continuing Resolution to fund the Federal government through March 27, 2013.

Farm Bill of 2012 and FARRM Act of 2012. H.R. 6083 and S. 3240. Supported dairy reform terms establishing a voluntary dairy production margin protection program that includes a dairy market stabilization program when triggered. Also includes numerous other aspects of agriculture that affects dairy farmers. Opposed amendments and efforts to eliminate the dairy market stabilization program.l Supportive of H.R. 3062, Dairy Security Act of 2011 to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders. Also encourage the terms of H.R. 3062 to be included in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill or in any extension of the 2008 Farm Bill. Supported inclusion of legislation in the pending Farm Bill to provide an option for California dairy farmers to join the Federal Milk Market Order (FMMO) system.

Farm Bill of 2012 and FARRM Act of 2012. H.R. 6083 and S. 3240. Supported dairy reform terms establishing a voluntary dairy production margin protection program that includes a dairy market stabilization program when triggered. Also includes numerous other aspects of agriculture that affects dairy farmers. Opposed amendments and efforts to eliminate the dairy market stabilization program. We were opposed to the following amendments: #1 to eliminate dairy research and promotion checkoff. #2 to eliminate the Market Access Program (MAP). #3 to eliminate Farm Bill payments to farmers AGI in excess of $250,000. Supportive of H.R. 3062, Dairy Security Act of 2011 to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders. Also encourage the terms of H.R. 3062 to be included in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.

Farm Bill of 2012 and FARRM Act of 2012. H.R. 6083 and S. 3240. Supported dairy reform terms establishing a voluntary dairy production margin protection program that includes a dairy market stabilization program when triggered. Also includes numerous other aspects of agriculture that affects dairy farmers. Opposed amendments and efforts to eliminate the dairy market stabilization program. We were opposed to the following amendments: #1 to eliminate dairy research and promotion checkoff. #2 to eliminate the Market Access Program (MAP). #3 to eliminate Farm Bill payments to farmers AGI in excess of $250,000. Supportive of H.R. 3062, Dairy Security Act of 2011 to establish a margin insurance program for dairy producers when the margin between milk prices and feed cost is less than a specific amount. Also establishes a dairy stabilization program and amends the current federal milk marketing orders. Also encourage the terms of H.R. 3062 to be included in the upcoming 2012 Farm Bill.

Farm Bill of 2012 and FARRM Act of 2012. H.R. 6083 and S. 3240. Supported dairy reform terms establishing a voluntary dairy production margin protection program that includes a dairy market stabilization program when triggered. Also includes numerous other aspects of agriculture that affects dairy farmers. Opposed amendments and efforts to eliminate the dairy market stabilization program.

In the 112th Session of Congress, we sought federal funding for already passed H.R. 6233, agriculture disaster assistance programs related to the 2012 drought.

H.R. 2997 and S. 1729 Superfund Common Sense Act (an amendment) to provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under the Superfund regulations. H.R. 1633 and S. 1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. A bill that amends the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust and establish a temporary prohibition related to revising coarse particulate matter regulations. Supported adequate funding level for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and continuation of 60% of funding level allocated to livestock and poultry farmers. H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 including an amendment directing EPA to not require a permit for discharge of pesticides that are registered for sale, distribution or use.

H.R. 2997 and S. 1729 Superfund Common Sense Act (an amendment) to provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under the Superfund regulations. Supported adequate funding level for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and continuation of 60% of funding level allocated to livestock and poultry farmers. H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 including an amendment directing EPA to not require a permit for discharge of pesticides that are registered for sale, distribution or use.

H.R. 2997 and S. 1729 Superfund Common Sense Act (an amendment) to provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under the Superfund regulations. H.R. 1633 and S. 1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. A bill that amends the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust and establish temporary prohibition related to revising coarse particulate matter regulations. Supported adequate funding level for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and continuation of 60% of funding level allocated to livestock and poultry farmers. H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 including an amendment directing EPA to not require a permit for discharge of pesticides that are registered for sale, distribution or use.

H.R. 2997 and S. 1729 Superfund Common Sense Act (an amendment) to provide that livestock manure is not considered a hazardous substance, pollutant or contaminant under the Superfund regulations. H.R. 1633 and S. 1528 Farm Dust Regulation Prevention Act of 2011. A bill that amends the Clean Air Act to limit Federal regulation of nuisance dust and establish temporary prohibition related to revising coarse particulate matter regulations. Supported adequate funding level for the Environmental Quality Incentive Program (EQIP) and continuation of 60% of funding level allocated to livestock and poultry farmers. H.R. 872 Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2011 including an amendment directing EPA to not require a permit for discharge of pesticides that are registered for sale, distribution or use.