INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION (FKA UNITED FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION) for INTERNATIONAL FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION (FKA UNITED FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION)
What was lobbied
6 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program; Specialty Crops; Produce Food Safety: Country of Origin Labeling; 2008 Farm Bill Implementation; Market Access Program Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act 2008 Farm Bill - specifically implementation of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program effective implementation and leadership USDA/AMS Fruit and Vegetable Commodity Purchases implementation and expansion of the fresh-cut sliced apple pilot and baby carrot pilot.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LORELEI DISOGRA | — |
| ROBERT GUENTHER | — |
| ANDREW GARY MARSHALL | — |
| WILLIAM KAM QUARLES | — |
| THOMAS STENZEL | — |
Health Issues HCR
Implementation of H.R. 2419 Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008: fresh fruit and vegetable program and other nutrition priorities related to fruits and vegetables program 2009 Child Nutrition Reauthorization specifically improving the healthfulness of school meals, including more fresh fruits and vegetables and salad bars; strengthening wellness policies; updating nutrition standards for competitive foods, strengthening the WIC program. Childrens Fruit and Vegetable Act of 2009, which will promote salad bars in school cafeterias.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LORELEI DISOGRA | — |
| ROBERT GUENTHER | — |
| ANDREW GARY MARSHALL | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
FY09 Labor HHS Appropriations: increased funding for CDC Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Obesity. Public Law 111-5 the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 worked to secure funding for equipment assistance for school food authorities.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| LORELEI DISOGRA | — |
| ROBERT GUENTHER | — |
| WILLIAM KAM QUARLES | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
fresh fruit and vegetable food safety - provisions related to fruits and vegetables Overall development of food safety legislation food safety guidance, regulations and tracebility related to the fresh produce industry H.R.875 - Food Safety Modernization Act of 2009 H.R.759 - Food and Drug Administration Globalization Act of 2009 H.R.1332 - Safe FEAST Act of 2009 FDA Food Safety Modernization Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT GUENTHER | — |
| THOMAS STENZEL | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
HR 2454 - American Clean Energy and Security Act: promote policies to minimize negative impact on the fresh produce industry S787 Clean Water Restoration Act: promote policies that maintain current definition for covered waters
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM KAM QUARLES | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Proposed regulations to the H-2A guest worker program E-Varify proposed rule regarding federal contracting S. 560 - The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009 H.R. 1409 - The Employee Free Choice Act of 2009
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ROBERT GUENTHER | — |
| ANDREW GARY MARSHALL | — |
| WILLIAM KAM QUARLES | — |
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.