NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL for NATIONAL PORK PRODUCERS COUNCIL
What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Dietary Guidelines for Americans as they relate to pork. Senate Amendment on genetically modified organism (GMO) labeling to the House Amendment to S. 764, An Act to reauthorize and amend the National Sea Grant College Program.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| DAN KOVICH | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES New | Intern, Representative Diane Black 08/13-12/13; Staff Assistant, Representative Bob Gibbs 12/13-06/14; Legislative Correspondent/Press Assistant, Representative Bob Gibbs 06/14-07/15; Legislative Aide, Representative Bob Gibbs 07/15-05/16 |
Health Issues HCR
Dietary Guidelines for Americans as they relate to pork.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAN KOVICH | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Passage of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) in 2016. The ongoing Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) negotiations between the United States and the European Union. Market access for Pork in Argentina. Market access for Pork in India. Market access for Pork in South Africa.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| NICHOLAS DAVID GIORDANO | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES New | Intern, Representative Diane Black 08/13-12/13; Staff Assistant, Representative Bob Gibbs 12/13-06/14; Legislative Correspondent/Press Assistant, Representative Bob Gibbs 06/14-07/15; Legislative Aide, Representative Bob Gibbs 07/15-05/16 |
| MARIA CARIDAD DE LOS ANGELES ZIEBA | — |
Agriculture AGR
Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR), in regards to the swine reporting requirement program, as reauthorized by the H.R. 2051, the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015. The Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) upcoming proposed regulation regarding restrictions on poultry, beef and pork marketing arrangements. S. 2956, the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2017. The Harris amendment to the House Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Bill, 2017, which adds bill language to stop the implementation of a GIPSA regulation that would place restrictions on poultry, beef and pork marketing arrangements. Pork, the Other White Meat - US Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Services review of the purchase from National Pork Producers Council and current valuation of the intellectual properties associated with the Pork Mark and the Pork, The Other White Meat campaign, and US Department of Agricultures defense of check off programs generally. The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed rule to amend the organic livestock and poultry production requirements by adding new provisions for livestock handling and transport for slaughter and avian living conditions; and expanding and clarifying existing requirements covering livestock health care practices and mammalian living conditions; RIN 0581-AD44; April 13, 2016; 81 FR 21955.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| MICHAEL CARL FORMICA | — |
| NICHOLAS DAVID GIORDANO | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES New | Intern, Representative Diane Black 08/13-12/13; Staff Assistant, Representative Bob Gibbs 12/13-06/14; Legislative Correspondent/Press Assistant, Representative Bob Gibbs 06/14-07/15; Legislative Aide, Representative Bob Gibbs 07/15-05/16 |
Environment/Superfund ENV
EPAs Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States final rule defining the scope of Waters of the United States as defined in and protected under the Clean Water Act; RIN 2040-AF30; June 29, 2015; 80 FR 37053. Water quality standards as they relate to Pork producers and the status of EPAs implementation of its Nutrient Framework Memo. The development of water quality standards in agricultural regions nationwide including Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, Missouri, and the Chesapeake Bay. Animal agriculture in regards to the engagement and dialogue over improving environmental performance and compliance of livestock farmers nationwide and the EPA Nutrient Recycling Challenge.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL CARL FORMICA | — |
Animals ANI
Livestock Mandatory Reporting (LMR), in regards to the swine reporting requirement program, as reauthorized by the H.R. 2051, the Agriculture Reauthorizations Act of 2015. The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) proposed rule to amend the organic livestock and poultry production requirements by: adding new provisions for livestock handling and transport for slaughter and avian living conditions; and expanding and clarifying existing requirements covering livestock health care practices and mammalian living conditions; RIN 0581-AD44; April 13, 2016; 81 FR 21955. Proposed elimination of the Food Safety and Inspection Service Trichinae Control Rule. Agricultural Research Service ongoing swine parasitology research.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DUSTIN BAKER | — |
| BILL DAVIS | — |
| DAN KOVICH | — |
| DANIELLE SIKES New | Intern, Representative Diane Black 08/13-12/13; Staff Assistant, Representative Bob Gibbs 12/13-06/14; Legislative Correspondent/Press Assistant, Representative Bob Gibbs 06/14-07/15; Legislative Aide, Representative Bob Gibbs 07/15-05/16 |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
EPAs Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States final rule defining the scope of Waters of the United States as defined in and protected under the Clean Water Act; RIN 2040-AF30; June 29, 2015; 80 FR 37053. Water quality standards as they relate to Pork producers and the status of EPAs implementation of its Nutrient Framework Memo. The development of water quality standards in agricultural regions nationwide including Ohio, Iowa, North Carolina, Missouri, and the Chesapeake Bay. Animal agriculture in regards to the engagement and dialogue over improving environmental performance and compliance of livestock farmers nationwide and the EPA Nutrient Recycling Challenge.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| MICHAEL CARL FORMICA | — |
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