NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL for NATIONAL COTTON COUNCIL
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 21, 2008 | $75,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Jul 18, 2008 | $75,000 | Replaced |
| 1st Quarter - Amendment | Oct 7, 2011 | $75,000 | Yes |
What was lobbied
One issue area, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
NCC sent a letter to USTR (Ambassador Susan Schwab) concerning WTO compliance panel ruling in Brazil case against US cotton program. The letter sought an appeal of the decision. NCC leaders met via conference call with Chief U.S. Agricultural negotiator and discussed progress in WTO Doha Round trade NCC made contacts on Cotton Belt Senators urging prompt passage of the Andean Trade Preference Act (H.R. 1830). NCC submitted comments to EPAs Scientific Advisory Panel, formed under FIFRA, in support of the insecticide carbofuran. NCC joined other agricultural groups in a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of House and Senate agricultural committees urging immediate initiation of a farm bill conference and voicing concern about framework proposal (H.R. 2419). NCC leaders met with USDA Secretary Ed Schafer to discuss industry priorities, including those for farm legislation and agricultural research. At the invitation of the NCC, Senator Blanche Lincoln addressed cotton industry leadership and conducted separate meeting with constituents. NCC submitted comments to EPA supporting the use of endosulfan for control of cotton insect pests. NCC joined other organizations on a letter to the Senate concerning legislation directing CPSC to study regulations for formaldehyde in textiles (S. 2663). NCC sent a letter to CFTC regarding cotton market volatility with respect to the Number 2 cotton contract. NCC sent an action alert to cotton industry leaders seeking Congressional contacts during the Easter recess to request prompt action on farm bill legislation (H.R. 2419). As a member of an agricultural coalition, the NCC asked USDA to continue support for aflatoxin research. NCC met with staff of House and Senate agriculture committees regarding various aspects of the cotton title of H.R. 2419, farm program authorization.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| WILLIAM HARRISON ASHLEY New | — |
| ROBERT CRAIG BROWN | — |
| WILLIAM A GILLON New | Counsel, Senate Committee on Agriculture |
| SIDNEY A JOHNSON | — |
| MARK D LANGE | — |
| JOHN MAGUIRE | — |
| ROBBIE SCOTT MINNICH | — |
| BILL M NORMAN | — |
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.