2nd Quarter - Report

MARS, INCORPORATED for MARS, INCORPORATED

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.

Firm
Client
Income
—
Expenses
$430,000
Expense method
A: Lobbying Disclosure Act definitions

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
2nd Quarter - Report (this page) Jul 20, 2022 $430,000 Replaced
2nd Quarter - Amendment Jul 21, 2022 $430,000 Yes

What was lobbied

7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.

Agriculture AGR

Support for policies to incentivize agriculture producers to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Support for climate and conservation issues in the Farm Bill. Issues related to the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network. Support for Growing Climate Solutions Act (HR 2820). Support for funding for climates-smart agricultural pilot programs. Engaged on supporting the development of Dietary Guidelines for Americans.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
RACHEL GOLDSTEIN —
JUAN CARLOS MONJE New —
PETER ROWAN —

Contacted: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 2820 (117th)

Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO

Support for release of the FDA's proposed rule on "Healthy". Support funding for FDA, including Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Inquiry into certifications for the organic food program. Comments on "Child nutrition programs: Transitional Standards for Milk, Whole Grains and Sodium". Discussion about the impact of biofuel policies on the food supply chain. Support for funding for school meals, voluntary sodium guidance implementation, nutrition facts panel and menu labeling.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
RACHEL GOLDSTEIN —
JUAN CARLOS MONJE New —
PETER ROWAN —

Contacted: Food & Drug Administration (FDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); SENATE

Energy/Nuclear ENG

Issues related to energy savings and climate change, and support for renewable thermal incentives. Support for legislative solutions to deforestation, including corporate due diligence requirements. Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure, including the EPR. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
RACHEL GOLDSTEIN —
PETER ROWAN —

Contacted: U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE; HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; State, Dept of (DOS)

Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD

Proposed solutions supporting implementation of online labeling requirements on digital platforms in S.1260 and HR 4251 (COMPETES). Support for reauthorization of Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and reinstatement of India to GSP. Support for mandatory due diligence reporting and holistic stakeholder approach to address supply chain challenges. Support for stronger U.S. trade agenda and lifting of tariffs. Requested general status update on U.S. organic equivalency with Canada. Support for legislation to combat deforestation in global supply chains. Supported increased U.S. engagement and trade with Latin American countries. Continued support for pet food exports to China.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
JUAN CARLOS MONJE New —
PETER ROWAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR); SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 4251 (117th), S. 1260 (117th)

Civil Rights/Civil Liberties CIV

Support for S393 The Equality Act, and support for funding for the Capital Area Food Bank.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PETER ROWAN —

Contacted: SENATE

Housing HOU

Support for congressional appropriations report language in support of accommodation of companion animals in homeless shelters. Support for PUPPS Act, HR 8074.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PETER ROWAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE

Bills named: H.R. 8074 (117th)

Taxation/Internal Revenue Code TAX

HR 5376, including policies related to corporate income tax rates, corporate ownership and asset sales.

LobbyistCovered position, as disclosed
PETER ROWAN —

Contacted: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

Bills named: H.R. 5376 (117th)

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.