OHIO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION for OHIO FARM BUREAU FEDERATION
What was lobbied
12 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Trade Promotion Authority; Normalization of relations with Cuba Trans Pacific Partnership negotiations; Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership Agreement
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Agriculture AGR
Farm Bill Implementation (S954, HR 1771, HR 2642) and 2015 Ag Appropriations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Immigration IMM
Legal Workforce Act - requires e-verify HR 1772
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
General education and field meetings regarding oil and gas development, tax and leasing issues in Ohio; wind production tax credit; and pipeline placement.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Food Safety Modernization Act - all proposed rules with a focus on rule for Growing, Harvesting, Packing and Holding Produce for Human Consumption GMO labeling legislation -Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act of 2015 Food production in urban areas
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Transportation TRA
Water Resources and Reform Development Act Implementation
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
overall tax reform Permanently extend Section 179 small business expensing (H.R. 636) Permanently repeal the Estate Tax (H.R. 1105)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Health Issues HCR
definition of seasonal labor - STARS Act (H.R. 863)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Worker Protection Standard proposed rule change; general pesticide issues, spray drift, product registration; NPDES permitting; Renewable Fuel Standards; Greenhouse Gas Emissions proposed rule.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Animals ANI
General issues regarding livestock care in Ohio. Antibiotic and hormone use in animals.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
OSHA interpretation of exempt farming activities definition of seasonal labor - STARS Act (H.R. 863)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Legislation to limit EPA authority regarding Waters of the United States rule proposal. Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2015 (HR 897) to eliminate duplication of pesticide regulation. Regional Conservation Partnership Program participation - funding opportunity in the Farm Bill; funds for conservation programs in the Western Lake Erie Basin. HR 212 the Drinking Water Protection Act.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| YVONNE CECILE LESICKO | — |
| ADAM SHARP | — |
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.