NATIONAL OILSEED PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION for NATIONAL OILSEED PROCESSORS ASSOCIATION
What was lobbied
5 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Agriculture AGR
Monitoring policy development and implementation of the 2018 Farm Bill focusing on oilseed and commodity programs, conservation reserve program, risk management programs, crop insurance, biotechnology, GMO disclosure, international trade programs, energy programs, biofuels, transportation, corona virus, activities and climate change initiatives. Supporting the reintroduction and passage of the passage of The Growing Climate Solutions Act. Monitoring hearings and policy discussions in preparation for the 2023 Farm Bill. Encourage USDA to examine all available tools to address commodity supply challenges including flexibility for acres within CRP due to disruption of global trade and implications on food security.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
Transportation TRA
Monitoring legislation and policy discussions that will modernize transportation and infrastructure including: locks and dams, ports, inland waterways, highways, roads, bridges. Monitoring Surface Transportation Board actions relating to rail issues. Monitoring transportation issues resulting from the corona virus and constraints facing the agricultural supply chains. Monitoring new projects and their funding to improve inland waterways and boost agricultural competitiveness. Monitoring legislation to help alleviate port congestion, transport delays, demurrage fees, container issues and overall port congestion. Encourage the Administration to ensure West Coast ports labor negotiations don't result in any labor disruptions. Monitor STB hearings and actions focusing on rail service and other issues. Monitor legislation in preparation for STB Reauthorization. Monitoring legislation on WRDA Reauthorization and supporting efforts on adjusting the 75% general revenue and 25% Inland Waterway Trust Fund. Monitor negations between rail roads and labor union regarding a potential strike.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Monitoring legislation and discussions relating to renewable energy- biodiesel and renewable diesel, the renewable fuel standard and small refinery exemptions.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Monitoring tax credit provisions relating to biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuel and modeling methodology used in determining greenhouse gas emissions and carbon intensity scores.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Monitoring appropriations relating to USDA, EPA, and FDA. Monitoring provisions relating to polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances. Monitoring provisions relating to climate change, conservation programs and biofuels that are being discussed as part of the Budget Reconciliation process. Monitoring legislation impacting USDA risk management programs such as crop insurance. Supporting increased funding the USDA/FAS MAP and FMD programs. Supporting programs to prevent against harmful foreign animal and plant dieses from coming into the United States.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| DAVID J HOVERMALE | — |
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.