MARS, INCORPORATED for MARS, INCORPORATED
A later version of this report replaces this one, so LegiList's totals use the current version instead. This page shows this version exactly as filed.
Versions of this report
Every filing the register holds for this firm, client and period, oldest first. The most recent one is the version LegiList counts.
| Filing | Filed | Amount | Counted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter - Report (this page) | Apr 22, 2024 | $330,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Apr 25, 2024 | $330,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers, support for small grains, support for regenerative farming systems and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for farmer stress programs. Support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals. Advocated for One Health approaches to food safety. Advocated for the need for greater supports for veterinary workforce.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BOON | — |
| KENNETH JOHNSON New | — |
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB), Generalized System of Preferences (GSP), including India's reinstatement to the GSP program, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation challenges in global supply chains, including S. 3371. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE New | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), S.1189 the Recycling Infrastructer and Accessibility Act and S. 1194 the Recycling and Composting Accountability Act. Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Provided comments on Draft National Strategy for Reducing Food Loss and Waste and Recycling Organics.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BOON | — |
| KENNETH JOHNSON New | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Submission of comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee/HHS/USDA on oral health. Support for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BOON New | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Support for the Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024 (HR 7380), which shifts authority for regulating pet food labelling from states to the federal government (whole bill). Support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities. Support for FDA's New Era of Smarter Food Safety initiative. Engaged on status and progress of FDA and USDA's sodium reduction initiatives. Provided comments on FDA's front-of-package nutrition labeling initiative and added sugars reduction initiatives. Engaged on process enhancements for review of new pet food ingredients. Engaged on advancements in control of pet food contaminants.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CAITLIN BOON New | — |
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Shown as published by the Senate Office of Public Records and the House Clerk under the Lobbying Disclosure Act. The official filing is the record; open it for the full form.