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What was lobbied
7 issue areas, each in the filer's own words, with who lobbied on it and where.
Housing HOU
Support for PUPP Act (HR 3957) (whole bill); Pets Belong with Families Act (HR 3989) (whole bill); Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill); Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (HR 4355) (whole bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Education EDU
Support for Rural Veterinary Workforce Act (HR 4355) (whole bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE | — |
Agriculture AGR
Support for climate and conservation issues in the 2023 Farm Bill, including funding and technical assistance for farmers, support for small grains, support for regenerative farming systems, and support for reforms aimed at increasing the domestic supply of sugar. Support for funding for farmer stress programs. Support for maintaining FDA funding for pet food ingredient approvals. Support for Puppy Protection Act of 2023 (HR 1624) (whole bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Trade (domestic/foreign) TRD
Support for reauthorization of Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB) and Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and India's reinstatement to the GSP program. Support for U.S. trade agenda that includes market access and lifting of tariffs and regulatory barriers. Clarification on labeling for multi-origin products on E-Commerce platforms (S.1421 COOL Online Labeling Act). Engagement on issues related to tinplate steel imports. Support for mandatory due diligence legislation and programs to address deforestation and human rights challenges in global supply chains. Support for operations of U.S. companies in foreign markets. Support for increased U.S. trade and engagement on democratic norms with Latin American countries. Engagement on import restrictions in Latin American markets.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE New | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Environment/Superfund ENV
Support for policies that improve the U.S. recycling infrastructure including Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). Engaged on issues pertaining to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels. Support for climate policies that advance greenhouse gas reduction and reduce deforestation. Support for the United Nations Plastics Treaty. Clarify and support Animal Drug User Fee legislation (S. 1844) on pathway for zootechnical substances.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| RACHEL GOLDSTEIN | — |
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Health Issues HCR
Submission of comments to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee/HHS/USDA on oral health.
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| PETER ROWAN | — |
Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.) FOO
Support for federal pet regulation standards/modernization. Support for increased funding for FDA. Written comments submitted to OMB on FDAs Front-of-Package consumer studies. Support for FDAs process and timeline for development of a proposed rule on front-of-package nutrition labeling. Support for Food Date Labeling Act (HR 3159) (whole bill).
| Lobbyist | Covered position, as disclosed |
|---|---|
| JUAN CARLOS MONJE | — |
| PETER ROWAN | — |
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.