FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS for FRESH PRODUCE ASSOCIATION OF THE AMERICAS
No amount is shown when the filer reports less than $5,000 for the period, which the form does not ask them to state.
What was lobbied
4 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Support of US Mexico Canada Agreement. The importance of trade for U.S. businesses and jobs. Opposing proposed termination of the Tomato Suspension Agreement. Raising awareness about the possible negative impacts of tariffs and duties on U.S. companies and consumers.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALLISON MOORE | — |
Homeland Security HOM
Updated design standards for Customs and Border Protection ports of entry to retrofit dock spaces with cold inspection areas. Support to include language in a Department of Homeland Security funding bill asking the agency to review how to retrofit existing port of entry docks on the southern border with enclosed inspection areas. Support of Department of Homeland Security Proposed Budget to increase Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations Personnel.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALLISON MOORE | — |
Agriculture AGR
Increased CBP staffing to protect perishable agriculture trade items. Improving CBP ports of entry to maintain cold chain for perishable agriculture trade items. Discussing possible changes to existing USDA grade standards for table grapes to improve the standards and take info account changing grape varieties in the market place.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALLISON MOORE | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
The need to enclose CBP dock spaces for inspections to protect food safety of agriculture products. Asking the Food and Drug Administration to reinstate the Office of International Engagement, Regulatory Cooperation and Partnerships (OIE/RCP). OIE/RCP played a vital role in collaborating with foreign competent authorities to ensure that foods imported into the U.S. met the highest safety standards
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| ALLISON MOORE | — |
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.