NATIONAL GROCERS ASSOCIATION for NATIONAL GROCERS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
9 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Banking BAN
Credit Card Competition Act - swipe fee reform
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JONES | — |
| MAX WENGROFF New | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Budget Reconciliation - 199A, bonus depreciation, capital gains taxes, corporate taxes Work Opportunity Tax Credit Step up basis Estate tax
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JONES | — |
| MAX WENGROFF New | — |
Agriculture AGR
Farm Bill - not introduced SNAP restrictions SNAP online EBT Card fees on retailers SNAP purchasing data EBT modernization including chip cards Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (GusNIP) SNAP funding SNAP-Ed Healthy Food Financing Initiative SNAP waste, fraud, and abuse Stocking standards EBT eligible labeling
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON | Legislative Assistant, Sen. Jon Tester |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
Enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act Reform of the Robinson-Patman Act Price discrimination against independent grocers
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JONES | — |
Small Business SMB
SBA Involvement in Antitrust Policy
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JONES | — |
Pharmacy PHA
Pharmacy Direct and Indirect Remuneration Fee Reform Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Pharmacy Quality Measures Standardized pharmacy performance measures Any Willing Pharmacy
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON | Legislative Assistant, Sen. Jon Tester |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Funding for enforcement of the Robinson-Patman Act FDA Traceability Rule Clarification SNAP Choice Budget Reconciliation - 199A, bonus depreciation, capital gains taxes, corporate taxes
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON | — |
| CHRISTOPHER EDWARD JONES | — |
| MAX WENGROFF | — |
Health Issues HCR
Exclusion of independent grocers from redemption of Medicare Advantage health benefit card redemptions
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON | Legislative Assistant, Sen. Jon Tester |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Traceability Rule Food Traceability Enhancement Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| STEPHANIE ELIZABETH JOHNSON | Legislative Assistant, Sen. Jon Tester |
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.