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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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Zip Code | 20002 |
Country | USA |
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5. Senate ID# 319472-12
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6. House ID# 394830000
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| TYPE OF REPORT | 8. Year | 2015 |
Q1 (1/1 - 3/31) | Q2 (4/1 - 6/30) | Q3 (7/1 - 9/30) | Q4 (10/1 - 12/31) |
9. Check if this filing amends a previously filed version of this report
| 10. Check if this is a Termination Report | Termination Date |
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11. No Lobbying Issue Activity |
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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: JESS PETERSON |
Date | 4/19/2015 8:48:03 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
USCA supported strengthening antitrust laws and ensuring fair market competition. Congress needs to increase market transparency by addressing captive supply contracts, mandatory price reporting, and packer ownership of cattle.
USCA supports the ongoing implementation of the Farm Bill and will review the implementation of the Pasture Range and Forum program as it applies to cattle producers.
USCA will continue to work with and provide input to the USDA as they develop the animal ID rule to address cattle 18 months and younger.
USCA supports the participation of the USDA Secretary in ongoing efforts to implement comprehensive reform to the Beef Checkoff program. USCA supports the review of the original 1996 Act in these discussions.
USCA supports the U.S. Department of Agriculture in addressing necessary changes as to increase fairness of livestock marketing.
USCA supports the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in continuing to uphold the right of U.S. cattle producers to label their own product at the World Trade Organization.
USCA supports the continued implementation and enforcement of the final rule offered by the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding Country of Origin Labeling and the terms by which it will bring the U.S. into compliance with WTO standards.
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. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
| First Name | Last Name | Suffix | Covered Official Position (if applicable) | New |
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Peterson |
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Fogarty |
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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 HCR
16. Specific lobbying issues
USCA continues to support the freedom to utilize valuable and proven medicines that ranchers rely on to keep livestock herds healthy. USCA supports the responsible use of antibiotics.
USCA opposes the regionalization of those regions in South America, notably Argentina and Brazil, for the purpose of importing meat, as it will allow for the potential introduction of Foot and Mouth Disease within the United States.
USCA opposes the recently released Dietary Guidelines which propose decrease servings of beef products as an approved source of protein. USCA asks the USDA and HHS to utilize current and best science available in the development of the revised guidelines.
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), Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
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 |
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Peterson |
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Fogarty |
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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
USCA opposes the proposed rule as offered by the EPA and the Army Corps of Engineers, "Definitation of "Waters of the United States" Under the Clean Water Act". USCA opposes the broad nature and scope of the proposed rule.
USCA opposes any changes made to definitions within the Clean Water Act which would broaden the scope of the agency's reach and would potentially place undue harm on agricultural producers.
USCA remains concerned regarding any changes made to "significant nexus" and "connectivity".
USCA is opposed to any changes in the reach of those waters under "jurisdiction" by the EPA.
USCA supports legislative action taken to restrict any further action on the implementation of the proposed WOTUS rule.
USCA opposes the release of information from EPA to environmental groups as requested through a FOIA. The information released contains sensitive information regarding the addresses and contact information of many small farms and ranches. USCA supports efforts that will restrict such releases from occurring in the future.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Peterson |
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Fogarty |
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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
USCA supports the humane treatment of horses and implementing a plan regarding the wild horse and burro population that involves the processing of horses in the U.S.
USCA opposes language within FY 2015 Appropriation legislation that restricts funding to be allocated to federal inspectors at domestic horse processing facilities.
USCA opposes the limiting and decreasing of livestock numbers on public land as to allow for increased herd sizes of wild horses and burros.
USCA supports the best management practices of the nation's natural resources that allows for the continued allocation of livestock on public lands and that in no way decreases those numbers to allow for greater herd sizes of wild horses and burros.
USCA supports the use of producer driven partnerships which aim to address potential species listings under the ESA; USCA supports the continued efforts utilized by producer and private partnerships to address the potential Sage Grouse listing.
USCA opposes any action taken to designate the Chisholm and Great Western Trails as national trails by the National Park Service without consideration of current policy and provisions as outlined within the National Trail Act.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Interior - Dept of (DOI)
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 |
Jess |
Peterson |
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Kelly |
Fogarty |
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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
USCA worked with Congress, Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, and the USDA to provide information that supports country of origin labeling at the World Trade Organization level. USCA supports the final rule issued by USDA regarding COOL.
USCA supports the USTR and Administration as they continue to defend COOL at the WTO level.
USCA supports those trade agreements which adequately address and ensure that appropriate safeguards concerning agricultural products are maintained; USCA is monitoring the Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement and ongoing U.S.-EU FTA discussions to ensure such safeguards are in place and fair market access is assured.
USCA supports Congressional action taken to authorize Trade Promotion Authority/Fast Track Authority if such legislation ensures that necessary safeguards and snap-back provisions are in place in any trade agreement moving forward.
USCA supports efforts to engage in competitive trade with international partners.
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. Trade Representative (USTR)
18. Name of each individual who acted as a lobbyist in this issue area
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Fogarty |
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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
USCA supports the current estate tax rate; $5 million exemption per individual, 40% rate assessed thereafter. USCA opposes any reduction of the exemption or increase in the rate assessed and supports those efforts by Congress to address the estate tax and a possible repeal in order to best support producers across the country.
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 BUD
16. Specific lobbying issues
USCA opposes the inclusion of language within the FY 2015 Appropriations legislation which directs the Secretary to halt action on checkoff reform; directs the USDA to review the COOL law at a specified time; restricts any action taken to address competition in the marketplace and continues restriction of funding for inspectors at horse processing facilities.
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 COM
16. Specific lobbying issues
USCA supports increased access to broadband and high speed internet services throughout Rural America.
USCA opposes any loss of Low Powered Television within rural America as a result of the spectrum auction within the FCC.
17. House(s) of Congress and Federal agencies Check if None
U.S. SENATE, U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), 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
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AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS
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26. Name of each previously reported organization that is no longer affiliated with the registrant or client
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FOREIGN ENTITIES
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28. Name of each previously reported foreign entity that no longer owns, or controls, or is affiliated with the registrant, client or affiliated organization
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