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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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State | DC |
Zip Code | 20001 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 28355-12
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6. House ID# 328710000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2022 |
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
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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. | ||||||||
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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 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Andrew A. Bailey |
Date | 4/19/2022 12:28:31 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
Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018.
Monitor progress of Livestock Mandatory Reporting Reauthorization.
Monitor progress of S. 949, "A bill to amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to foster efficient markets and increase competition and transparency among packers that purchase livestock from producers."
Monitor progress of H.R. 4103 / S. 2036, "To amend the Packers and Stockyards Act, 1921, to establish the Office of the Special Investigator for Competition Matters, and for other purposes."
General engagement on USDA's expected future regulation on Packers & Stockyards Act requirements.
General education on the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS) and the impact of the recent court ruling striking down the line speed provisions of the rule. Advocating for USDA to quickly implement its Time Limited Trial of higher line speeds in NSIS plants
General education on USDA FSIS Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) Program.
General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions.
General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-123, Coronavirus Preparedness and Response Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2020, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-127, Families First Coronavirus Response Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-136, Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825.
Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance, 86 FR 4877.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Monitor progress of H.R. 1977, "To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to exclude from gross income interest received on certain loans secured by agricultural real property."
General education on agricultural infrastructure priorities.
Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile.
Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013.
H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act.
Investments and Opportunities for Meat and Poultry Processing Infrastructure, 86 FR 37728.
H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
S.3678 - Beagle Brigade Act of 2022, all provisions.
Notice of Funds Availability; Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program, 86 FR 71003.
Notice of Funds Availability; Spot Market Hog Pandemic Program (SMHPP), 87 FR 15358.
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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Nicholas |
Giordano |
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Andrew |
Bailey |
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Maria |
Zieba |
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Michael |
Formica |
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Jack |
Detiveaux |
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Jack |
Frye |
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Chase |
Adams |
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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
Monitor implementation of P.L. 115-334, the Agriculture Act of 2018.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration Draft Guidance for Industry #187, Regulation of Intentionally Altered Genomic DNA in Animals, to address animals with intentionally altered genomic DNA developed through use of genome editing technologies, as well as techniques such as rDNA in genetic engineering.
Regulation of the Movement of Animals Modified or Developed by Genetic Engineering; RIN 0579-AE60; December 28, 2020; 85 CFR 84269.
General education regarding the global spread of African Swine Fever and its possible ramifications to the U.S. pork industry, including the potential impact of imported dogs from ASF positive countries.
Impact of California Proposition 12, Farm Animal Confinement Initiative (2018), on the pork industry.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions.
General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), 85 FR 30825.
Second round of Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP2), 85 FR 59380.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program; Additional Assistance (CFAPAA), 86 FR 4877.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 117-2, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Seeking additional funding for National Animal Health Laboratory Network and veterinary stockpile.
Proposed reconciliation bill, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
Coronavirus Food Assistance Program 2; Producers of Sale-Based Commodities and Contract Producers, 86 FR 48013.
H.R. 4999, the Exposing Agricultural Trade Suppression Act.
General education on the ASF outbreak on the island of Hispaniola and the need to ensure that USDA and CBP have sufficient resources to keep ASF out of Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland.
General education on COVID pandemic related Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) user fee reductions and the need for additional Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors.
H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
S.3678 - Beagle Brigade Act of 2022, all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Customs & Border Protection
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Michael |
Formica |
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Nicholas |
Giordano |
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Andrew |
Bailey |
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Jack |
Detiveaux |
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Jack |
Frye |
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Chase |
Adams |
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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
General education on climate change and sustainability efforts of the U.S. pork industry.
General education on pork production and water quality.
Reporting of air emissions from livestock farms under environmental statutes. Completion of the National Air Emissions Monitoring Study.
Implementation of P.L. 115-141, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2018, specifically provisions of TITLE XI, Fair Agricultural Reporting Method (FARM) Act. FARM Act provisions.
Amendment to Emergency Release Notification Regulations on Reporting Exemption for Air Emissions From Animal Waste at Farms; Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act; RIN 2050-AH00; June 13, 2019; 84 CFR 27533.
General engagement on development of climate change and sustainability policy proposals.
General engagement on development of environmental justice policy proposals.
Engagement on status and implementation of Waters of United States Rule and Navigable Waters Protection Rule.
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
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
Michael |
Formica |
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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
General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform.
General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry.
H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Nicholas |
Giordano |
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Andrew |
Bailey |
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Jack |
Detiveaux |
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Frye |
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Chase |
Adams |
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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
General education on the importance of immigrant labor for the agriculture industry workforce and the need for H-2A visa reform.
General education on the use of agricultural TN and J-1 visas in the U.S. pork industry.
General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry, and the industry's worker safety efforts in response to the pandemic.
H.R. 1603, the "Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021," all provisions.
Monitor progress of H.R. 842 / S. 420, the "Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2021" (PRO Act), all provisions.
General engagement on a possible OSHA COVID-19 Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA), State - Dept of (DOS)
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 |
Nicholas |
Giordano |
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Andrew |
Bailey |
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Adams |
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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
Electronic Logging Device and Hours of Service exemption for the livestock industry.
General education about the U.S. pork industry.
Waiver and expansion of the scope of the Hours of Service rules in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours of Service reform for the livestock industry.
Lifting of truck weight restrictions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Michael |
Formica |
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Jack |
Frye |
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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
Lifting market access restrictions to Australia, Brazil, Colombia, China, Ecuador, European Union, India, Jamaica, Kenya, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mongolia, Nepal, Nigeria, Panama, the Philippines, South Africa, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam.
General education about the severe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. pork industry.
Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment of Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 on steel and aluminum.
Seeking to overturn trade tariffs against US pork caused by the enactment Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on Chinese intellectual property.
Encouraging U.S. to enter into the Comprehensive and Progressive Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP).
Engagement on finding a resolution to the shipping delays on the West Coast, which impact U.S. pork producers.
Support for the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021 (H.R. 4996).
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Maritime Commission, Transportation - Dept of (DOT)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Nicholas |
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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 TRU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Electronic Logging Device and Hours of Service exemption for the livestock industry.
General education about the U.S. pork industry.
Waiver and expansion of the scope of the Hours of Service rules in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hours of Service reform for the livestock industry.
Lifting of truck weight restrictions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Transportation - Dept of (DOT), Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Formica |
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Jack |
Frye |
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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 HOM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-122, Protecting America's Food and Agriculture Act of 2019, all provisions.
Monitor implementation of P.L. 116-260, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, provisions related to agricultural quarantine inspection (AQI).
General education on Agricultural Quarantine Inspection (AQI) and the need for additional Customs and Border Protection agricultural inspectors and canine teams.
H.R.2471 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022, provisions related to agriculture, farms, and food production.
S.3678 - Beagle Brigade Act of 2022, all provisions.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. Customs & Border Protection
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
Monitor progress of S. 994, "For the 99.5 Percent Act."
General education on the impact of proposed changes to the tax code on the pork industry.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)
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
Information Update Page - Complete ONLY where registration information has changed.
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
25. Add the following affiliated organization(s)
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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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