AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FED for AMERICAN FARM BUREAU FED
What was lobbied
17 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Immigration IMM
General Immigration Reform Border Security H-2A Legislative Reforms H-2B regulatory and legislative reforms TN visa regulatory reforms S.4069, Affordable Secure Food Act H.R. 4319 Farm Workforce Modernization Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHNIE WALTER BOATRIGHT | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace LBR
HR 4708 H-2 Improvements to Relieve Employers (HIRE) Act (H-2A, H-2B streamlining provisions) H.R. 7046/S. 3848 Supporting Farm Operations Act East Coast Port Strike
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHNIE WALTER BOATRIGHT | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| CODY LYON | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Education EDU
S.1237/H.R. 1250 - Family Farm Small Business Exemption Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY BUCKMAN | — |
| DUSTIN SHERER | — |
Energy/Nuclear ENG
Renewable Fuel Standard/Renewable Volume Obligation Production Tax Credits for Renewable Fuels and Renewable Energy E15 Availability Encourage domestic energy production S. 720/H.R. 1459 Producing Responsible Energy and Conservation Incentives and Solutions for the Environment Act of 2023 (PRECISE Act)
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY BUCKMAN | — |
| JOSEPH GILSON | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| DUSTIN SHERER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Fuel/Gas/Oil FUE
Biodiesel Tax Credits Renewable Fuel Standard High Octane Blends Renewable Volume Obligations E15 Availablity Encourage domestic energy production S.2707, Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act S.J. Res 61 - Providing for Congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Highway Administration relating to "National Performance Management Measures; Assessing Performance of the National Highway System, Greenhouse Gas Emissions Measure Sustainable Aviation Fuel
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH GILSON | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| DUSTIN SHERER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Agriculture AGR
Farm Bill Reauthorization AMS - Mandatory Price Reporting CFTC price volatility oversight Commodity Credit Corporation Conservation Program implementation Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) Partnership for Climate Smart Agriculture Crop Insurance Livestock Disaster Aid Growing Climate Solutions Act Implementation Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) Regional Partnership Program (RCPP) H.R. 1756 - Dairy Pricing Opportunity Act of 2023 S. 719/H.R. 1495 Precision Ag Loan Act S. 1736 Farmers First Act of 2023 (Reauthorization of FRSAN) S. 1867/H.R. 3922 Expanding Childcare in Rural America (ECRA) Act Roll Over Protective Structure (ROPS) funding Support for H.R. 7062/S. 3661 - the Farm and Food Cybersecurity Act of 2024 Support for H.R. 7015 - the Creating Access to Rural Employment and Education for Resilience and Success (CAREERS) Act NASS Report Cancellations
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHNIE WALTER BOATRIGHT | — |
| COURTNEY BRIGGS | — |
| EMILY BUCKMAN | — |
| TRAVIS CUSHMAN | — |
| JOSEPH GILSON | — |
| SHELBY LYNNE HAGENAUER | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RUDOLPH THEODORE LAYHER | — |
| CODY LYON | — |
| DUSTIN SHERER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Animals ANI
General Concerns on Welfare of Livestock Gene Editing EPCRA Air emissions reporting requirements Animal Health Issues Animal Welfare Issues Packers and Stockyards Act Interstate commerce relating to animal production practices
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TRAVIS CUSHMAN | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RUDOLPH THEODORE LAYHER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Budget/Appropriations BUD
Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, Labor/HHS, State and Foreign Operations DHS, and Interior-Environment Appropriations CERCLA Energy and Water Development Electronic Logging Device/Hours of Service/Transportation Checkoff Programs Funding for Electronic Animal ID Funding for USDA Packers and Stockyards Rule Programs OSHA small farms exemption
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHNIE WALTER BOATRIGHT | — |
| COURTNEY BRIGGS | — |
| EMILY BUCKMAN | — |
| TRAVIS CUSHMAN | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RUDOLPH THEODORE LAYHER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Clean Air and Water (quality) CAW
Waters of the United States Meat and Poultry Effluent Limitation Guidelines
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| COURTNEY BRIGGS | — |
| TRAVIS CUSHMAN | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Chemicals/Chemical Industry CHM
Pesticide Availability Biological Evaluations PFAS/PFOS poly fluoroalkyl substances CERCLA HR 4288 Agriculture Uniform Labeling Act (FIFRA preemption) Vulnerable Species Pilot Program, Herbicide Strategy Rodenticide PID S.747/H.R. 1517- The Relief for Farmers PFAS Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOHNIE WALTER BOATRIGHT | — |
| COURTNEY BRIGGS | — |
| TRAVIS CUSHMAN | — |
| SHELBY LYNNE HAGENAUER | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Natural Resources NAT
S. 2160, a bill to amend the Omnibus Public Land Management Act of 2009 to authorize certain extraordinary operation and maintenance work for urban canals of concern S 3322/HR 6441, the Ranching Without Red Tape Act S. 4454, a bill to provide for the establishment of an Operational Flexibility Grazing Management Program on land managed by the Bureau of Land Management, and for other purposes S.4999, to amend the Aquifer Recharge Flexibility Act to clarify a provision relating to conveyances for aquifer recharge purposes S. 5014, Water Project Navigators Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SHELBY LYNNE HAGENAUER | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Real Estate/Land Use/Conservation RES
S. 3346, a bill to amend the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act to designate certain streams in the greater Yellowstone ecosystem and Smith River system in the State of Montana as components of the Wild and Scenic Rivers System, and for other purposes. S. 3593, a bill to provide for economic development and conservation in Washoe County, Nevada, and for other purposes HR 8790, Fix Our Forests Act Implementation of BLM Public Lands Rule
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SHELBY LYNNE HAGENAUER | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX
Renewable Energy Tax Credits Capital Gains Taxes + Stepped-up Basis Estate Tax Repeal Reform Cost Recovery and Depreciation Issues Extend Bonus Depreciation Business Income Deduction Corporate Tax Rate Forest Reforestation Tax Credit Like-Kind Exchanges (Section 1031) S. 1706, The Main Street Tax Certainty Act S. 1108, The Death Tax Repeal Act the American Families and Jobs Act (H.R. 3936, H.R. 3937, H.R. 3938) H.R. 7024 - The Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act Clean Fuel Production Tax Credit Sustainable Aviation Fuel Tax Credit
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| DUSTIN SHERER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Telecommunications TEC
FCC Order on Lightsquared/Ligado S. 719/H.R. 1495 Precision Agriculture Loan Act S. 130 - Rural Internet Improvement Act H.R. 1339 Precision Ag Satellite Connectivity Act Protection of farmer and rancher data S. 2542- Linking Access to Spur Technology for Agriculture Connectivity in Rural Environments (LAST ACRE) Act H.R. 3413/S.1169- the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act Ag Drones
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| EMILY BUCKMAN | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Implementation of Phase I of US-China Trade Agreement US Trade Negotiations with Other Nations (United Kingdom, Kenya, Japan, etc.) Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Food for Peace Food for Progress McGovern Dole, International Food for Education
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| DAVID J SALMONSEN | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Transportation TRA
Future highway and transportation funding Electronic Logging Devices Infrastructure Supply Chain Water Resources Development Act Hours of Service Regulations H.R. 471 - SHIP IT Act
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JOSEPH GILSON | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities FIN
General Concerns or Reporting Requirements on Farms and Ranches S. 391/H.R. 1018 Protect Farmers from the SEC Act Implementation of the Corporate Transparency Act Basel III Endgame Joint Proposed Rulemaking
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| TRAVIS CUSHMAN | — |
| SAMUEL A. KIEFFER | — |
| CODY LYON | — |
| DUSTIN SHERER | — |
| RYAN RANDOLPH YATES | — |
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