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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
2. Address
Address1 | 1250 H STREET, NW, #900 |
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City | WASHINGTON |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20005 |
Country | USA |
3. Principal place of business (if different than line 2)
City | Washington |
State | DC |
Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 19946-12
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6. House ID# 326630000
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TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
INCOME OR EXPENSES - YOU MUST complete either Line 12 or Line 13 | |||||||||
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12. Lobbying | 13. Organizations | ||||||||
INCOME relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period was: | EXPENSE relating to lobbying activities for this reporting period were: | ||||||||
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Provide a good faith estimate, rounded to the nearest $10,000, of all lobbying related income for the client (including all payments to the registrant by any other entity for lobbying activities on behalf of the client). | 14. REPORTING Check box to indicate expense accounting method. See instructions for description of options. | ||||||||
Method A.
Reporting amounts using LDA definitions only
Method B. Reporting amounts under section 6033(b)(8) of the Internal Revenue Code Method C. Reporting amounts under section 162(e) of the Internal Revenue Code |
Signature | Digitally Signed By: Colin Newman |
Date | 7/19/2023 3:18:53 PM |
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code AGR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act (S. 1014 & HR 1796);
H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023;
Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334);
S. 1474;
H.R. 4368; S. 2131 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes;
H.R. 3423; S. 1652 - To amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to preserve foreign markets for goods using common names, and for other purposes;
Farm Bill reauthorization;
S.Res.284 - A resolution expressing support for the designation of June 2023 as "National Dairy Month" to recognize the important role dairy plays in a healthy diet and the exceptional work of dairy producers in being stewards of the land and livestock;
S. 1842 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act with respect to the regulation of zootechnical animal food substances;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Dave |
Carlin |
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Donald |
Grady |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Jim Costa; Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, Rep. Jim Marshall. |
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Rob |
Rosado |
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Senior Professional Staff, US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry; Director of Legislative & Public Affairs, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) reauthorization;
Indo-Pacific Economic Framework;
AMS Dairy Export Certificates;
H.R. 1836 - Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act;
H.R. 3778 - Formula 3.0 Act;
H.R. 3423 - Safeguarding American Value-added Exports Act or SAVE Act;
The Fortifying Refrigeration Infrastructure and Developing Global Exports (FRIDGE) Act;
USMCA dispute with Canada on TRQ administration;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Dave |
Carlin |
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Donald |
Grady |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Jim Costa; Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, Rep. Jim Marshall. |
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Rob |
Rosado |
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Senior Professional Staff, US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry; Director of Legislative & Public Affairs, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R. 819 - Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023;
H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023;
USDA Proposed Rule: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages;
USDA Proposed Rule - Child Nutrition Programs: Revisions to Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans;
Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334);
H.R. 1147; S. 1957 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023;
H.R.3930 - MILK Act of 2023;
S.981 - CURD Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Dave |
Carlin |
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Donald |
Grady |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Jim Costa; Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, Rep. Jim Marshall. |
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Rob |
Rosado |
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Senior Professional Staff, US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry; Director of Legislative & Public Affairs, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
National Freight Data Portal;
OSRA 2022 implementation;
H.R.2450 - Strengthening Supply Chains Through Truck Driver Incentives Act of 2022;
H.R.471 - SHIP IT Act;
H.R. 3372 - To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes;
H.R. 3013 - LICENSE Act of 2023;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Maritime Commission, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Donald |
Grady |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Jim Costa; Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, Rep. Jim Marshall. |
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Rob |
Rosado |
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Senior Professional Staff, US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry; Director of Legislative & Public Affairs, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) |
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Dave |
Carlin |
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
H.R.2617 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023;
The Fiscal Responsibility Act (FRA, P.L. 118-5);
H.R. 4368; S. 2131 - Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Dave |
Carlin |
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Donald |
Grady |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Jim Costa; Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, Rep. Jim Marshall. |
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Rob |
Rosado |
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Senior Professional Staff, US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry; Director of Legislative & Public Affairs, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
S. 4959 - Reliable Rail Service Act;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Dave |
Carlin |
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Donald |
Grady |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Jim Costa; Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, Rep. Jim Marshall. |
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Rob |
Rosado |
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Senior Professional Staff, US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry; Director of Legislative & Public Affairs, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
LOBBYING ACTIVITY. Select as many codes as necessary to reflect the general issue areas in which the registrant engaged in lobbying on behalf of the client during the reporting period. Using a separate page for each code, provide information as requested. Add additional page(s) as needed.
15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Agricultural guestworker legislation pertaining to processing industry;
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Dave |
Carlin |
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Donald |
Grady |
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Legislative Assistant and Legislative Correspondent, Rep. Jim Costa; Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant, Rep. Jim Marshall. |
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Rob |
Rosado |
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Senior Professional Staff, US Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry; Director of Legislative & Public Affairs, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) |
19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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LOBBYIST UPDATE
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ISSUE UPDATE
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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CONVICTIONS DISCLOSURE
29. Have any of the lobbyists listed on this report been convicted in a Federal or State Court of an offense involving bribery,
extortion, embezzlement, an illegal kickback, tax evasion, fraud, a conflict of interest, making a false statement, perjury, or money laundering?
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