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LOBBYING REPORT |
Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) - All Filers Are Required to Complete This Page
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| Address1 | 214 Senate Ave |
Address2 | PO BOX 8736 |
| City | CAMP HILL |
State | PA |
Zip Code | 17001 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2025 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Bailey Fisher |
Date | 4/24/2025 10:44:54 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
FARM BILL:
- Urged House and Senate Members to introduce text and pass a farm bill ASAP.
- Worked with AFBF on providing intel for farm bill by listening to legislator's asks in the next farm bill.
- Met with PA delegation's offices to discuss farm bill priorities (strong risk management programs, keeping nutrition programs in the farm bill, improving rural development resources such as broadband and precision ag technologies, increasing funding for land-grant universities' research facilities, increasing access to rural childcare, asking for legislative fix to Prop 12, among many other initiatives) in farm bill. See Section 24 - Trade - of this report for information on lobbying efforts for Prop 12.
- Attended GT's Farm Bill Listening Session at Farm Show
- Attended GT and RM Craig's Farm Bill Listening Session at AFBF Convention
- Met with PSU Leadership to discuss the importance of Title X (Research) funding in the farm bill for land grant universities' research facilities.
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- Reintroduction of the Biomanufacturing and Jobs Act, which would strengthen USDA's BioPreferred Program. This program increases market access for bio-based products and ensures America maintains its status as the worlds leader in biomanufacturing.
- S.910, the Farm Ownership Improvement Act, which would require USDA to implement a pre-qualification or pre-approval process for all farmers and ranchers seeking FSA Direct Farm Ownership loans.
- Reintroduction of the Specialty Crop Security Act, which would increase USDA's Specialty Crop Block Grant (SCBG) program authorization from $85 to $100 million per year and expand opportunities for specialty crop stakeholders to provide input into how program funding is used by state departments of agriculture.
- S.581/H.R.295, the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act, which would mandate cost and yield surveying of processors to participate in the NDPSR survey every two years.
- Reintroduction of the the Industrial Hemp Act, which would exempt farmers exclusively growing industrial hemp from the burdensome background checks and costly sampling and testing protocols required for farmers growing cannabinoid hemp like that used in the extraction of CBD.
- Reintroduction of the the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act, which would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities.
- Reintroduction of the the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act, which would designate spotted lanternflies as a high priority pest under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture to direct more federal research dollars to combat these devastating insects.
- S.741/H.R.1613, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act, which would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers.
- S.1073/H.R.2117, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act, which would help our next generation of farmers by aligning the definition of Beginning Farmers to match that of other USDA programs - 10 crop years or less instead of the status quo of 5 crop years or less.
- S.156/H.R.575, the Increased TSP Access Act, which would help streamline the technical service provider (TSP) certification at NRCS and leverage the programs and technical expertise of NRCS to make conservation programs available to more farmers and on more land.
- Reintroduction of the the GusNIP Expansion Act, which would enhance and expand the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP), which awards competitive grant funding to nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects that provide incentives to income-eligible consumers to increase their purchase of fruits and vegetables.
NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS:
- Reintroduction of the Farm Risk Abatement and Mitigation Election (FRAME) Act, which would establish tax-deferred farm savings accounts that allows farmers to independently prepare for and mitigate the financial impact of disasters.
- Reintroduction of the Save Our Small Farms Act, which would provide a safety net by expanding the number of farms eligible to purchase crop insurance, lower coverage costs for small farms, and direct USDA to develop more responsive coverage options for farmers during extreme weather.
- Reintroduction of the Fair Credit for Farmers Act, which aims to improve farmers' access to credit from the Farm Service Agency by increasing accountability, offering more flexible terms, and establishing stronger borrower protections.
- S.838/H.R.1822, the ACRE Act, which would exclude from the gross income of certain financial lending institutions, for income tax purposes, interest received on loans secured by rural or agricultural real estate.
- H.R.2203, the Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development (FEED) Act, which would would amend the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to establish a new category of animal food additives.
- S.1050, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act, which would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners.
- H.R.2253, the Puppy Protection Act, which would require USDA to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers.
ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE / DISASTER RELIEF FUNDS:
- Advocated for USDA to release the $10 billion in economic assistance and $20.8 billion in disaster relief assistance from H.R.10545 (FY25 December 2024 CR).
- Outreach to inform PFB members about the release of economic assistance funds under the Emergency Commodity Assistance Program (ECAP).
- Listened to stakeholder webinars to learn more about ECAP.
- Thanked USDA for releasing the economic assistance funds by the March 19 deadline.
- Call with State Farm Bureaus to discuss how we would like the disaster relief funds to be distributed to give feedback to USDA.
OTHER:
- Attended and advocated for priorities such as whole milk in schools, economic assistance and disaster relief funds, farm bill, reinstating funds for the LFPA program, HPAI, labor, and trade during Secretary Rollins visit to Lebanon, PA.
- Assisted USDA in the planning and execution of a roundtable with Secretary Rollins and regional Farm Bureau members to discuss HPAI, trade, labor, and other pressing agricultural issues.
- Signed onto coalition letter supporting Stephen Vaden as the Deputy Secretary of USDA.
- Informed PA House and Senate offices of PFB's 2025 priorities (animal health, dairy, energy, environment/regulatory reform, farm bill (including Prop 12), labor, transportation, and wildlife).
- Recommended Michael Cabell of Luzerne County for PA's USDA Rural Development Director.
- Recommended Michael Kerr of Clearfield County PA's USDA FSA Executive Director. Originally, advocated for Harrison Frantz of Franklin County for FSA State Executive Director, but he had to withdraw his name for personal reasons.
- Networked and discussed PFB's priorities with legislators and their staff at Farm Show.
- Reviewed USDA's proposed final decision for the Federal Milk Marketing Orders (FMMOs)(Docket #: AMS-DA-23-0031) and emailed PA House and Senate Members that PFB's position is the same as it was in the recommended decision. Specifically, supported a switchback either to the higher of in Class I milk. Additionally, asked Congress Members to support requiring mandatory audited surveying for make allowance changes in the FMMOs.
- Worked with Rep. Kelly's office on FWS' proposal to take land via eminent domain in PA-16.
- Provided PFB member with talking points for Rep. Houlahan's agriculture forum.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING:
- No bill # yet, the Agriculture Resilience Act, which would aim to reduce agriculture emissions by 50% before 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
- EPA's rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0341) to designate PFOA and PFOS under the CERLA law or otherwise known as the Superfund law.
OTHER:
- General advocacy promoting farmers and ranchers' conservation efforts on ag operations as a way to express that more environmental regulations in production ag is not necessary.
- Had conversations with FEMA on what resources they can offer PFB members.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
General advocacy for reliable transportation infrastructure (roads, bridges, railroads, locks and dams, inland waterways, etc).
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
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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 CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- Reintroduction of the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act, which would reaffirm and strengthen federal law to prevent the emergence of an inconsistent state or local pesticide labels.
- Reintroduction of the Agriculture PFAs Liability Protection Act, which would exempt farming from any PFAS liability.
- Reintroduction of the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, which would authorize USDA to provide grants to state and territories to address PFAS contamination on farms.
OTHER:
- Conversations prior to RFK Jr's confirmation hearing with Senator Fetterman and McCormick's offices on including questions in questioning that involve not taking away farmer's crop protection tools.
- Provided PFB members with talking points for the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA)
- Signed onto coalition letter to support the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act.
- Worked with legislators regarding the MAHA campaign and how it is important to not eliminate farmer's crop protection tools (pesticides) if they are backed by EPA and safe to use as long as it is applied as instructed.
- Advocacy in general to encourage legislators to support pesticide labeling that is scientifically sound and consistent across states.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- S.886/H.R.1920, the Farmland Security Act, which would amend and modernize the Agricultural Foreign Investment Disclosure Act of 1978.
- H.R.1713, the Agricultural Risk Review Act, which would add the USDA Secretary as a permanent member on the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS).
- S.732/H.R.1576, the Protecting American Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries Act, which would add the USDA Secretary to CFIUS and require them to report certain transactions involving certain countries or their citizens to CFIUS.
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
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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 ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
- General advocacy to reduce inflation and agricultural input costs, especially for small businesses and family farms.
- Asked Senator Fetterman's office if the Senator plans to ask AFBF President Duvall any questions for Senate Ag hearing regarding the farm economy.
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
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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 LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- H.R.1624, the Supporting Farm Operations Act, which would freeze the H-2A program's Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) at the level that was established in 2023 until end of 2025.
ASKED TO OPPOSE THE FOLLOWING:
- DOL's March 2023 AEWR calculation/methodology rule (Docket #: ETA-2021-0006), which has increased H-2A employers' labor costs even more by changing the methodology for how the AEWR is calculated.
NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS:
- Had conversations with PA House and Senate Members over PFB's concerns with OSHA's proposed rulemaking regarding heat illness (Docket #:OSHA-2021-0009). This would protect indoor and outdoor workers from hazardous heat, and obtain additional information about the extent and nature of hazardous heat in the workplace and the nature and effectiveness of interventions and controls used to prevent heat-related injury and illness. However, the provisions would be extremely difficult for agricultural employers to comply with because the temperature for when the proposed rule kicks in would be 85 degrees.
OTHER:
- Worked with Brian Pasternak (DOL) on doing a webinar for PFB members on the H-2A program.
- General advocacy to have discussions to reform the H-2A program.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Labor - Dept of (DOL)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
WATERS OF THE UNITED STATES (WOTUS):
- Worked on recommendations, per Administrator Zeldin's request (EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0093), for a new WOTUS definition.
- Opposed EPA's 2023 "Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States" - Conforming" (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0346). The Agencies did not take the opportunity after the Supreme Court decision to properly clarify vagueness in the rule.
OTHER:
- Expressed feasibility, testing compliancy, and research concerns of EPA's PFAS drinking water rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OW-2022-0114) to House and Senate Members.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- Reintroduction of the Lower Energy Costs Act, which would address high energy costs by increasing the production of American energy and reducing regulatory burdens through comprehensive permitting reform.
OTHER:
- Conversations with solar companies regarding the use of agrivoltaics.
- Supported President Trump's February 14 Executive Order to establish the National Energy Dominance Council.
- Advocated for Congressional action and/or Executive Orders to make America energy independent, expand our energy resource portfolio, secure our electric grid from vulnerabilities, and balance renewable and conventional sources of energy in addition to strategic placement of renewables (i.e. limit solar on productive farmland).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- Reintroduction of the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act, which would codify visa interview waiver authority for H-2 workers and extend the validity of a companys visa petitions and labor certifications.
- Reintroduction of the Farmworker Access and Waiver Act (FAWA), which would waive the interview requirement for returning H-2A visa workers who were previously approved.
NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS:
- Reintroduction of the Illegal Labor Accountability Act, which would increase the civil penalties for employers who hire unauthorized migrants.
OTHER:
- Addressed concerns with President Trump's Executive Orders surrounding border security with PA House and Senate Members. Specifically, advocated that we have to ensure there is a balance between securing the border and ensuring agriculture employers have a dependable workforce.
- Fielded calls from members concerned about President Trump's Executive orders regarding deportation. Provided them talking points for the issue.
- Meetings with stakeholders on President Trump's Executive orders regarding deportation.
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
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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 RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
None
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- S.593/H.R.1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act, which would authorize year-round E15 sales.
OTHER:
- Asked PFB members to complete E15 Action Alert.
- General advocacy for lowering gas and diesel (on and off road) prices.
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
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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 FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- S.222/H.R.649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk.
- Reintroduction of the Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk Into the Lives of Kids (GIVE MILK) Act, which would allow participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program over the age of two to receive 2% reduced fat or whole milk.
- Reintroduction of the Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese To Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act, which would prohibit the sale of any food that uses the market name of a dairy product (such as milk, yogurt, or cream cheese) unless the food (1)is the milk of a hooved animal, (2) is derived from such milk, or (3) contains such milk as a primary ingredient.
- Reintroduction of the Fair and Accurate Ingredient Representation (FAIR) on Labels Act, which would ensure plant protein imitation meat/poultry and cell-cultured protein is accurately labeled.
- Reintroduction of the Consistent Egg Labels Act, which would create a standard of identity for eggs to ensure plant based eggs are accurately labeled.
- Reintroduction of the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act, which would exempt from federal inspection requirements animals and meats that are slaughtered and prepared at custom animal slaughter facilities for distribution within the state. Under current law, a custom slaughter exemption applies if the meat is slaughtered exclusively for personal, household, guest, or employee uses.
- Secretary Rollins and Kennedy's commitment to revising the Dietary Guidelines so nutritious and wholesome foods like whole milk can be offered in schools again.
OTHER:
- Monitored MAHA campaign initiatives surrounding dyes in food.
- Submitted Dan Kniffen as our nominee for USDA's National Advisory Committee on Microbiological Criteria for Foods
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Health & Human Services - Dept of (HHS)
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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 ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- Reintroduction of the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act, which would increase funding to fight foreign animal disease and extend authorization for the Animal Health Protection Act through 2028.
- H.R.2462, the Black Vulture Relief Act, which would allow livestock producers to take black vultures without a permit if the bird is causing death or injury to their animals.
- H.R. 1897, the ESA Amendments Act, which would update the outdated ESA by establishing clear statutory definitions, focusing on species recovery, and streamlining the ESA permitting process.
- S.574/H.R.1376, the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act, which would make all poultry growers and layer operations within a HPAI control area eligible to receive payments from APHIS compensation program, rather than only flocks that test positive.
- Supported Secretary Rollins' February 2025 5 pronged approach to combat HPAI.
- S.545/H.R.1266, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act, which would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance.
- H.R.845, the Pets and Livestock Protection Act, which would delist the gray wolf from the ESA to protect livestock.
NEUTRAL/MONITORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS:
- H.R.1802, the Safeguard Pets, Animals, and Research Ethics (SPARE) Act, which would prohibit the use of animals in federally funded research, promote humane alternatives and promote ethical rehoming of retired research animals.
MONARCH BUTTERFLY:
- Reviewed FWS' proposal to list the Monarch Butterfly as an endangered species (Docket #: FWS-R3-ES-2024-0137-0001).
- Expressed concerns to legislators over the impact this will have on agriculture.
- Worked with PFB members to comply information for comments to FWS.
- Attended monarch butterfly presentation at AFBF Convention.
HPAI:
- Had conversations with PA House and Senate offices over HPAI concerns - importance of biosecurity, education, proper compensation, preventative methods, etc.
- Listened to USDA calls and other webinar addressing strategies to prevent HPAI
OTHER:
- Reviewed APHIS' final rule (89 FR 39194-39251) to make changes to the Horse Protection Act that would impact members involved in the equestrian industry.
- Established a PA Federal Wildlife Coalition to address issues such as the ESA, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, etc.
- Sent House Natural Resource's Water, Fish, and Wildlife subcommittee support letter for Endangered Species Amendments Act
- Meeting with PA's APHIS Wildlife Services and PFB member regarding problems with depredation permit for predator birds
- Conversations regarding protections against screwworm in Mexican cattle. Asked PA House offices to sign onto New World Screwworm letter by Rep. Gonzales.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)
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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 TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- S.315/H.R.979, the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, which would require the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue a rule that requires all new motor vehicles to have devices that can access AM broadcast stations installed as standard equipment.
- Reintroduction of the Precision Agriculture Loan (PAL) Act, which would offer low-cost and long-terms loans to agriculture producers who want to adopt precision agriculture technologies but cannot afford to through traditional financing.
- Reintroduction of the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act, which would provide funding through existing USDA loan programs to help producers purchase precision agriculture equipment.
NEUTRAL/MONTIORED BUT NOT LOBBIED BILLS:
- H.R.1705, the Supporting Innovation in Agriculture Act, which would establish a new tax credit for investment in any innovative agricultural technology projects.
OTHER:
- General lobbying of Congress to increase rural broadband connection and cell service.
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
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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 NAT
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- Reintroduction of the Restore the CSP Act, which would reauthorize the USDA-National Resource Conservation Services Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) back to 2014 Farm Bill funding levels by taking conservation dollars authorized by the Inflation Reduction Act and repurposing them to the next farm bill baseline for CSP.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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
FY 25 APPROPS:
- Supported H.R.1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act of 2025, so that crucial U.S. Departments/Agencies can remain open.
USDA STAFF/FUNDING CUTS:
- Monitored staff/funding cuts across departments/agencies.
- Had discussions with PA House and Senate offices about the importance of keeping FSA and NRCS offices adequately staffed and funded.
- Asked PFB members to send me NRCS projects or FSA loans that were stopped due to funding cuts.
NUTRITON PROGRAM FUNDING CUTS:
- Conversations with PA House and Senate offices on USDA's decision to cut certain nutrition programs and the Congressional Democrats concerns over cuts to SNAP in the budget.
- Advocated and had numerous conversations with USDA, PA Department of Agriculture, Rep. Thompson, and other stakeholders regarding PA's 13 million Local Food Purchasing Agreement (LFPA) contract.
- Supported Governor Shapiro's request to reinstate PA's 13 million LFPA contract.
- Provided PFB members with talking points regarding nutrition program cuts in addition to specific ones regarding background/PFB's position (to work in a bipartisan manner to reinstate the funds for PA) on the LFPA cuts.
USAID:
- Discussions with PFB members on impacts of Trump Administration's funding cuts of USAID in regards to certain nutrition programs USAID distributes.
- Conversations with legislators regarding questions on FB's stance on USAID defunding.
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 SMB
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- S.469/H.R.1131, the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act, which would restore the exemptions family farm and small business assets from the FAFSA calculation process in higher education.
BOI Filing Requirements:
- Monitored and had discussions with PA House and Senate offices opposing Treasury's BOI filing requirement that was reinstated by court order in March.
- Signed onto coalition letter supporting that the BOI injunction stay in place.
- Ended up thanking Treasury for basically rescinding all the BOI filing requirements for American-based companies.
- Signed onto coalition letter supporting Treasury's efforts to retract the BOI filing requirements.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Treasury - Dept of
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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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 TRD
16. Specific lobbying issues
PROP 12:
- Asked House and Senate offices in addition to Secretary Rollins to oppose California's Proposition 12 and Massachusetts' Question 3. Discussed harmful impacts of regulations like Prop 12 and Question 3 that force arbitrary and unscientific growing practices on other states causing a patchwork of different regulations across state lines which in turn impacts Interstate Commerce.
- Asked to support GT's solution from H.R.8467 last Congress, which would be a legislative fix to Prop 12 and Question 3 by establishing USDA and FDA as the national standard for food that can be moved between state lines. Meaning, CA and MA have every right to implement those growing practices for their states' producers and within their state, but Interstate Commerce does not allow for them to force other states' producers to adapt to these growing practices if they want to sell to CA or MA.
- Discussed Prop 12 concerns with representatives from Canada.
OTHER:
- Had many conversations with PA House and Senate members in addition to USDA regarding PFB member's concerns regarding President Trump's tariffs.
- Provided PFB members with talking points on trade.
- Conversations with Rep. Smucker's office to discuss questions to ask in Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade meeting regarding agriculture.
- Monitored the issue of countries importing "organic" products that have contaminants.
- Had conversations with PA House and Senate offices of PFB's concerns with Canada not abiding by the USMCA dairy trade agreement.
- Informed PA House and Senate offices of the good news that the U.S. won in the trade dispute over Mexico banning imports of bio-tech corn.
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
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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 TAX
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- S.213/H.R.703, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make permanent the 20% deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A).
- S.587/H.R.1301, the Death Tax Repeal Act, which would Would repeal the estate and generation-skipping transfer taxes. It also makes conforming amendments related to the gift tax.
- Reintroduction of the Preserving Family Farms Act, which would modernize Section 2032A Special Use Valuation by increasing the amount of farmland that can be valued for farming operations rather than development value.
- Reintroduction of the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act, which would extend the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Specifically, it would extend 100% bonus depreciation, retroactive to 2023, through the end of 2025 and raises the cap on Section 179 expensing.
OTHER:
- Prepared PFB member with materials to advocate for our tax asks in a video.
- Signed onto coalition letter supporting the Main Street Tax Certainty Act.
- Met with PA House and Senate offices to discuss need to extend certain TCJA provisions and pass a comprehensive tax package in 2025 to provide farmers and ranchers economic stability.
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
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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 EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
ASKED TO SUPPORT THE FOLLOWING:
- Reintroduction of the All Children Are Equal (ACE) Act, would eliminate the number weighting system used to distribute Title I grants to ensure that school districts are treated equally based upon their percentages of poverty, rather than population.
- Reintroduction of the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act, which would create a $5 million grant program within the Department of Education to help CTE schools cover the startup costs associated with agriculture education programs.
- Reintroduction of the Young Farmer Success Act, which would make certain farmers and ranchers eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
OTHER:
- Advocated for USDA to restore the Farm to School Grant, worked with Rep. Thompson's office on the issue as well.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), U.S. SENATE
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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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