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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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| City | CAMP HILL |
State | PA |
Zip Code | 17001 |
Country | USA |
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2023 |
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| Signature | Digitally Signed By: Bailey Thumm |
Date | 10/20/2023 7:54:08 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
Had several conversations with PA House and Senate Members on the 2023 Farm Bill. Discussed need to be passed on time, Farm Bureau priorities (AFBF, PFB, and Northeast state Farm Bureaus), and listened to legislators' current concerns with provisions in the farm bill as well as their individual priorities for the legislation.
Testified at a federal farm bill hearing hosted by PA House and Senate Ag. Chairman Thompson and Ag Committee staff were present to hear PFB's farm bill asks.
Listened to Chairman Thompson's Farm Bill Listening Session at the Allentown Fair.
Op-ed was published written by President Hoffman on nutrition access in farm bill.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.980/H.R.3755, the Industrial Hemp Act by Senators Jon Tester (D-MT) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives Matt Rosendale (R-MT) and Chrissy Houlahan (R-PA). This bill 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.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1867/H.R.3922, the Expanding Childcare in Rural America Act by Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA) and Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-OR). This bill would direct USDA to authorize and prioritize projects that address the availability, quality, and cost of childcare in agricultural and rural communities.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1837/H.R.3867, the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Mike Kelly (R-PA). This bill 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.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1816/H.R.3815, the Protecting Mushroom Farmers Act by Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA) and Dan Meuser (R-PA). This bill would require a USDA study on providing crop insurance for mushroom farmers.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1014/H.R.1756, the Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representative Nick Langworthy (R-NY). This bill would initiate a Federal Order Hearing within 180 days in addition to giving USDA the needed authority to cost survey dairy product manufacturers.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.2458/H.R.3904, the Crop Insurance for Future Farmers Act by Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and John Thune (R-SD) and Representatives Randy Feenstra (R-IA) and Angie Craig (D-MN). This bill 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.
Signed onto letter supporting S.2458/H.R.3904.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.1400/H.R.3036, the Increased TSP Access Act by Senators Michael Bennet (D-CO) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representatives James Baird (R-IN) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). This bill 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.
Asked PA Senate Members to support S.2614, the Farmer to Farmer Education Act by Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and Jerry Moran (R-KS). This bill would allow farmer-to-farmer groups to develop cooperative agreements with USDA to share conservation concepts and new practices.
Signed onto letter supporting S.2614.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.658/H.R.5252, the EQIP Improvement Act by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Jahana Hayes (D-CT) and Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ). This bill would create severe consequences to the EQIP program for animal agriculture operations by targeting livestock operations conservation project funding.
Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.2631/H.R.3424, the Forest Conservation Easement Program (FCEP) Act by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would prevent the conversion of forests into non-forest areas by authorizing funding to purchase development rights from willing private landowners.
Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau remains neutral on S.907/H.R.2814, the Processing Revival and Intrastate Meat Exemption (PRIME) Act by Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Rand Paul (R-KY) and Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Jared Golden (D-ME). This bill 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.
Worked on testimony for PFB at USDA's federal milk marketing orders hearing. Had discussions with AFBF on what to include in PFB's testimony for the federal milk marketing orders.
Conducted Hill visits with President Hoffman the week of July 10th, primarily talking about farm bill. Conducted a fly-in visit on September 13 and 14th with PFB members to visits with their legislators and advocate for PFB's priorities: farm bill, dairy, waters of the U.S., ag labor, PFAS, and sustainability.
Asked PA House Members to sign onto Representative Jackson's letter to Secretary Vilsack regarding USDA's delay in distributing the disaster assistance funds that were appropriated in the Consolidated Appropriations Act for 2022 crop losses.
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
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15. General issue area code ENV
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.1016/H.R.1840, the Agriculture Resilience Act by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Ann Kuster (D-NH). This bill would aim to reduce agriculture emissions by 50% before 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.391/H.R.1018, the Protect Farmers from the SEC Act by Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Mike Braun (R-IN) and Representative Frank Lucas (R-OK-03). This bill would prohibit the SEC from requiring ag producers to report their Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions. The Protect Farmers from the SEC Act was introduced in response to the SEC's proposed climate related disclosures rule (File #: S7-10-22) in March 2022. PFB also lobbied Congressional Members to oppose the SEC's rule.
Encouraged PFB members to complete AFBF's S.391/H.R.1018's advocacy email to send to their legislator asking them for support.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose EPA's proposed rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0341) to designate PFOA and PFOS under the CERLA law or otherwise known as the Superfund law.
Signed onto coalition comments regarding EPA's Vulnerable Species Pilot Project.
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
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15. General issue area code TRA
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying asks for better rural infrastructure - including rural roadways and bridges.
Informed PA House and Senate Members of AFBF's opposition to EPA's proposed Vehicle Emission Standards (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OAR-2022-0829).
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
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15. General issue area code CHM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asked PA House Members to support H.R.4288, the Agricultural Labeling Uniformity Act by Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-SD-at large) and Jim Costa (D-CA-21). This bill would reaffirm and strengthen federal law to prevent the emergence of an inconsistent state or local pesticide labels.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.269/H.R.5085, the Protect Americas Children from Toxic Pesticides Act by Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Representative James McGovern (D-MA). The bill would modify provisions related to the registration, distribution, sale, and use of pesticides, including by cancelling the registration of organophosphates, neonicotinoids, and paraquat and by creating a process for interested individuals to submit a petition to designate an active ingredient or pesticide as a dangerous pesticide.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.747/H.R.1517, the Relief for Farmers Hit with PFAS Act, by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Jared Golden (D-ME). This bill would authorize USDA to provide grants to state and territories to address PFAS contamination on farms.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose EPA's proposed rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OPP-2022-0133) to protect farm workers from pesticide exposure.
Reviewed EPA's draft Herbicide Strategy (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0365), which details how the Agency intends to prevent the impacts of conventional herbicides to listed species and habitats.
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
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15. General issue area code FOR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Explained to Congressional Members that Farm Bureau is remaining neutral on the issue of foreign investment into agricultural land. Specifically, S.168/H.R.683, the Promoting Agriculture Safeguards and Security (PASS) Act by Senator Mike Rounds (R-SD) and Representative Elise Stefanik (R-NY-21).
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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
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15. General issue area code ECN
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying to reduce inflation and agricultural input costs, especially for small businesses and family farms.
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
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15. General issue area code LBR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.874/H.R.3308, the Farm Operations Support Act by Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Thomas Tillis (R-NC) and Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC-02) and Daniel Kildee (D-MI-08). This bill would freeze the 2023 AEWR and revert it to the December 2022 rate.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.J.Res.25/H.J.Res.59, the Congressional Review Act Disapproval of DOLs rule (Docket #: ETA-2021-0006) to change the methodology for how the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) is calculated. The CRA is being led by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Tim Scott (R-SC) and Representatives GT Thompson (R-PA-15) and Ralph Norman (R-SC-05). This would nullify DOL's rule to change the methodology of how the AEWR is calculated.
Had conversations with PA House and Senate Members over PFB's concerns with OSHA's advanced notice of proposed rulemaking regarding heat illness (Docket #:OSHA-2021-0009-0001). 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.
Reviewed DOL's Notice of Proposed Rule Making entitled Improving Protections for Workers in Temporary Agricultural Employment in the United States (Docket No. ETA-2023-0003).
Had conversations with Chairman Thompson's staff about the goals of the House Ag Farm Labor Working Group.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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15. General issue area code CAW
16. Specific lobbying issues
Lobbied to oppose EPA's 2023 "Revised Definition of Waters of the U.S." rule (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OW-2021-0602). Lobbied in support of the Supreme Court's decision in Sackett v. EPA.
Opposed EPA's 2023 "Revised Definition of "Waters of the United States" - Conforming" (Docket #: EPA-HQ-OW-2023-0346). Explained to House and Senate Members that the Agencies did not take the opportunity after the Supreme Court decision to properly clarify vagueness in the rule.
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.
Had discussions with PA Congressional Members on the proposed settlement for Chesapeake Bay Foundation's lawsuit against EPA for apparent PA pollution in the Bay. PFB's main message was that farmers are already implementing innovative conservation practices on their land via local conservation district funding.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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15. General issue area code ENG
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asked PA House Members to support and co-sponsor H.R. 1, the Lower Energy Costs Act, by Representative Steve Scalise (R-LA-1). This bill would address high energy costs by increasing the production of American energy and reducing regulatory burdens through comprehensive permitting reform.
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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15. General issue area code IMM
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asked PA House Members to support and co-sponsor H.R.4708, the H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act by Representatives Tony Gonzales (R-TX) and Henry Cuellar (D-TX). This bill would codify codify visa interview waiver authority for H-2 workers and extend the validity of a companys visa petitions and labor certifications.
Asked PA House Members to support and co-sponsor H.R.3516, the Farmworker Access and Waiver Act (FAWA) by Representative Nancy Mace (R-SC-01). This bill would waive the interview requirement for returning H-2A visa workers who were previously approved.
Expressed to PA House and Senate Members concerns over DHS' Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to increase fees for H-2B and H-2A non-immigrant visa programs and institutes a $600 Asylum Program Fee on every petition (Docket #: USCIS 2021-0010).
Informed PA House and Senate Members that Farm Bureau has concerns about mandatory e-verify in H.R.2, the Secure the Border Act by Representative Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL-26).
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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19. Interest of each foreign entity in the specific issues listed on line 16 above Check if None
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15. General issue area code RRR
16. Specific lobbying issues
Had multiple discussions with PA House and Senate Members on East Palestine, OH train derailment and how to prevent future scenarios with the rails. Since it was so close to the PA border, some ag producers were affected by the derailment.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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15. General issue area code FUE
16. Specific lobbying issues
General lobbying for lowering gas and diesel (on and off road) prices.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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15. General issue area code FOO
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asked House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor H.R.1147, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by Representatives GT Thompson (R-PA-15) and Kim Schrier (D-WA-08). This bill would permit schools to offer students whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free flavored and unflavored milk.
Encouraged PFB members to complete PFB's H.R.1147 and S.549/H.R.1462's advocacy email to send to their legislator asking them for support.
Asked PA House Members to support H.R.5383, the Giving Increased Variety to Ensure Milk Into the Lives of Kids (GIVE MILK) Act by Representatives GT Thompson (R-PA) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA). This bill would allow participants in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program over the age of two to receive 2% reduced fat or whole milk.
Opposed to FDA's proposed draft guidance on labeling of plant-based milk alternatives (Docket #: FDA-2023-D-0451)
Asked House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.549/H.R.1462, the Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, Milk, and Cheese To Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday (DAIRY PRIDE) Act by Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Representative John Joyce (R-PA-13). This bill would prohibit the sale of any food that uses the market name of adairyproduct (such asmilk,yogurt, orcream 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.
Opposed certain proposals within Food and Nutrition Service's proposed new school nutrition guidelines (Docket #: FNS-2022-0043-0001).
Discussed with Sen. Fetterman's office about when Consistent Egg Labels Act would be introduced. This bill would enforce a standard of identity for eggs.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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15. General issue area code ANI
16. Specific lobbying issues
Emailed Rep. Reschenthaler's office to ask to oppose Amendment #274 of the FAA reauthorization, which would designate adult rooster as HazMat for the purpose of air transport.
Asked PA House Members to support H.R.1437, the Black Vulture Relief Act by Representatives John Rose (R-TN) and Darren Soto (D-FL). This bill would allow livestock producers to take black vultures without a permit if the bird is causing death or injury to their animals.
Asked PA House Members to support and co-sponsor H.Res.588 by Representatives Barry Moore (R-AL) and Daniel Kildee (D-MI). This resolution would express the sense of the House of Representatives that research and promotion boards (checkoffs) support efforts to develop new markets and strengthen existing markets for specific commodities while conducting important research and promotional activities via pooled resources and stakeholder investments.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to oppose S.557/H.R.1249, the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act by Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ) and Mike Lee (R-UT) and Representatives Nancy Mace (R-SC) and Dina Titus (D-NV). This bill would establish restrictions and requirements for checkoff programs, which are programs overseen by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to promote and provide research and information for a particular agricultural commodity without reference to specific producers or brands.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.2235/H.R.5096, the Healthy Poultry Assistance and Indemnification Act by Senators Chris Coons (D-DE) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) and Representatives Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE) and Mark Alford (R-MO). This bill 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.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support S.J.Res.24/H.J.Res.49 by Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) and Representative Pete Stauber (R-MN). The bill would nullify the final rule issued by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service titled Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Endangered Species Status for Northern Long-Eared Bat.
Informed Sen. Fetterman's office that Farm Bureau is remaining neutral on the HPAI vaccine issue.
Had conversations with PA House and Senate members over PFB's concerns over scheduling xylazine due to animal welfare concerns. Xylazine is a commonly used animal tranquilizer used in the veterinary field, but it is now being laced with fentanyl. While PFB understands the impact it is having on fatal drug overdoses, animals rely on the drug for life saving medical procedures. Therefore, not having readily available access poses a danger to the animal's life. Monitored S.993/H.R.1839, the Combating Illicit Xylazine Act by Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) and Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19). This bill would schedule xylazine as a controlled substance.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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15. General issue area code TEC
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.719/H.R.1495, the Precision Agriculture Loan (PAL) Act by Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Representative Randy Feenstra (R-IA-04). This bill 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.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.720/H.R.1459, the Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment (PRECISE) Act by Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02). The bill would provide funding through existing USDA loan programs to help producers purchase precision agriculture equipment.
Asked PA House and Senate Members to have close oversight of the funding in the allocations of the $42.5 billion Broadband, Equity, Access, and Development Program.
General lobbying of Congress to increase rural broadband connection and cell service.
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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 PA House Members to support and co-sponsor H.R.3580, the Restore the CSP Act by Representatives Trent Kelly (R-MS) and Michael Guest (R-MS). This bill 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 2023 Farm Bill baseline for CSP.
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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
Monitored fiscal year 2024 budget negotiations. Specifically paid close attention to H.R.4368, the
Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024. This bill deals with funding levels for USDA, FDA, and impacts Farm Bureau members' operations.
Made PA House and Senate Members aware of AFBF's letter to House Rules Committee outlining positions on H.R.4368's amendments.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, U.S. SENATE
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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 PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.1237/H.R.1250, the Family Farm and Small Business Exemption Act by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Jon Tester (D-MT) and Representatives Tracey Mann (R-KS) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). The bill would restore the exemptions family farm and small business assets from the FAFSA calculation process in higher education.
Asked PA House Members to support H.R.4035, the Protecting Small Business Information Act by Representative Patrick McHenry. This bill would delay the Corporate Transparency Acts January 1, 2024, effective date
Signed onto letter supporting H.R.4035.
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U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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
Asked PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.2019/H.R.4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act by Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) and Representative Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02). This bill would prohibit other states and local units of government from regulating the preharvest production of agricultural products in other jurisdictions.
Opposed to California's Proposition 12. Discussed harmful impacts with PA House and Senate Members to work on federal preemption to prop 12.
Met with stakeholders and industry processors to discuss transition to prop 12 and potential federal preemptions.
Had conversations with PA House and Senate members over PFB's concerns with Canada not abiding by the USMCA dairy trade agreement and Mexico banning imports of U.S. bio-tech corn, which both dramatically impact trade exports.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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 PA House and Senate Members to support and co-sponsor S.1706/H.R.4721, the Main Street Tax Certainty Act by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) and Representative Lloyd Smucker (R-PA). This would make permanent the 20-percent deduction for small- and individually-owned businesses (Section 199A).
Drafted statement of support from President Hoffman for H.R.4721.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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15. General issue area code EDU
16. Specific lobbying issues
Asked PA House Members to support H.R.4565, the All Children Are Equal (ACE) Act by Representatives GT Thompson (R-PA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). This bill 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.
Asked PA House Member to support H.R.(no bill #), the Growing Opportunities in Agriculture (GO Ag) Act by Representative GT Thompson (R-PA) and Jimmy Panetta (D-CA). This bill 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.
Asked PA House Members to support H.R.2728, the Young Farmer Success Act by Representatives "GT" Thompson (R-PA) and Joe Courtney (D-CT). This bill would make certain farmers and ranchers eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
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U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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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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