CURD Act

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Provide input on farm labor crisis and the need for farm worker visa reform HR 9535; "Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 5371; "The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 8646; "The Agriculture, rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act of 2027;" Impacts on dairy farmers Agriculture: S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 7567; "The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Energy/Nuclear: Monitor incentives for on-farm energy production; Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The Once Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: Monitor potential changes to water and air quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 3898; The "Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act;" "PERMIT Act; Impacts on dairy farmers Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor changes to biofuels blending requirements; Impacts on dairy producers Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor potential changes to air and water quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): Monitor changes to tariffs by major markets for U.S. dairy products; Impacts on dairy farmers U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Review; Impacts on dairy farmers Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Provide input on regulatory and legislative changes regarding use of standardized dairy terms on non-dairy product package labels HR 8414; S 2507; "The Dairy Pride Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers Transportation: Monitor potential changes to interstate truck weight limits; Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Agriculture: S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 7567; "The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 9535; "Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1968; "Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 5371; "The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 8646; "The Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2027;" Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 9535; "Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: HR 3898; "The Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act;" "PERMIT Act; Impacts on dairy farmers. Energy/Nuclear: Monitor implementation of incentives for on-farm energy production Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): S 206; HR 694; "Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Review; Impacts on dairy farmers Animals: Monitor attempts to limit on-farm use of animal health products Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor application of certain environmental laws and regulations on U.S. farms Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Continue to provide input on accurate use of standardized terms on dairy product packages Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor regulations on gasoline blending for impacts on dairy producers Transportation: Monitor harmonization of truck weight limits on highways

Reported lobbying issue

Environment/Superfund: Engaged with federal lawmakers on the PACK Act (HR 6832) in the House and Senate. Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Engaged with federal policymakers and regulatory agencies on matters related to food ingredient policy - potential GRAS modernisation and uniform regulation. Discussed the Better Food Disclosure Act of 2025 (S. 3122), Ensuring Safe and Toxic Free Foods Act of 2025 (S. 2341), Grocery Reform and Safety Act (HR 4958) and the FDA Review for Safe, Healthy and Affordable Foods Act draft. Also advocated in support of the CURD Act (S. 184/HR 1394), and The DAIRY PRIDE Act (S. 2507). Discussed the need for science based regulations and legislation in food regulation. Engaged with FDA to discuss proposed two-tier inspection system, and to discuss supplements related regulatory issues Agriculture: Engaged with federal legislators and agencies on the benefits of sustainable farming practices. Discussed Dairy Business Innovation Initiative funding, reauthorization of the Dairy Forward pricing program, allowing whole and 2% milk in school nutrition programs, and maintaining a strong SNAP program. Trade (domestic/foreign): Engaged on U.S. trade policy issues related to tariffs and market access, including the impact of existing and proposed tariff measures. Health Issues: Discussed making dietary supplements eligible for HAS/FSA reimbursement. Discussed benefits of HR 7366, the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act. Also raised the need for mondernizing the Dietary Supplement Health & education Act of 1994. Science/Technology: Engaged federal lawmakers on the CHIPs Act and Biotechnology, including recommendations from the National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology and the National Biotech Initiative Act of 2025, S. 1387

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: HR 1968; "Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 5371; "The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: HR 3898; "The Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act;" "PERMIT Act; Impacts on dairy farmers. Energy/Nuclear: Monitor implementation of incentives for on-farm energy production Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): S 206; HR 694; "Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Review; Impacts on dairy farmers Animals: Monitor attempts to limit on-farm use of animal health products Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor application of certain environmental laws and regulations on U.S. farms Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Continue to provide input on accurate use of standardized terms on dairy product packages Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor regulations on gasoline blending for impacts on dairy producers Transportation: Monitor harmonization of truck weight limits on highways Agriculture: S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 7567; "The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Provide input on farm labor crisis and the need for farm worker visa reform Trade (domestic/foreign): Monitor changes to tariffs by major markets for U.S. dairy products; Impacts on dairy farmers U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement Review; Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 5371; "The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Provide input on regulatory and legislative changes regarding use of standardized dairy terms on non-dairy product package labels Transportation: Monitor potential changes to interstate truck weight limits; Impacts on dairy farmers Agriculture: S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 7567; "The Farm, Food and National Security Act of 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Energy/Nuclear: Monitor incentives for on-farm energy production; Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The Once Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: Monitor potential changes to water and air quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 3898; The "Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act;" "PERMIT Act; Impacts on dairy farmers Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor changes to biofuels blending requirements; Impacts on dairy producers Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor potential changes to air and water quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Immigration: HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Provide input on farm labor crisis and the need for farm worker visa reform HR 2203; "The Innovative FEED Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 5371; "The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Provide input on regulatory and legislative changes regarding use of standardized dairy terms on non-dairy product package labels Transportation: Monitor potential changes to interstate truck weight limits; Impacts on dairy farmers Agriculture: S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Energy/Nuclear: Monitor incentives for on-farm energy production; Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The Once Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: Monitor potential changes to water and air quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 3898; The "Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act;" "PERMIT Act; Impacts on dairy farmers Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor changes to biofuels blending requirements; Impacts on dairy producers Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor potential changes to air and water quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): Monitor changes to tariffs by major markets for U.S. dairy products; Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: HR 1968; "Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 5371; "The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Implementation impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: HR 3898; "The Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today Act;" "PERMIT Act; Impacts on dairy farmers. Energy/Nuclear: Monitor implementation of incentives for on-farm energy production Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): S 206; HR 694; "Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Animals: Monitor attempts to limit on-farm use of animal health products Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor application of certain environmental laws and regulations on U.S. farms Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Continue to provide input on accurate use of terms on dairy product packages Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor regulations on gasoline blending for impacts on dairy producers Transportation: Monitor harmonization of truck weight limits on highways Agriculture: S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Animals: Monitor attempts to limit on-farm use of animal health products Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor application of certain environmental laws and regulations on U.S. farms Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Continue to provide input on accurate use of terms on dairy product packages Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor regulations on gasoline blending for impacts on dairy producers Transportation: Monitor harmonization of truck weight limits on highways Agriculture: S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1968; "Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 5371; "The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: Provide input on application of certain environmental laws on dairy farms Energy/Nuclear: Monitor implementation of incentives for on-farm energy production Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): S 206; HR 694; "Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Transportation: Monitor potential changes to interstate truck weight limits; Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Provide input on farm labor crisis and the need for farm worker visa reform HR 2203; "The Innovative FEED Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Agriculture: S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Energy/Nuclear: Monitor incentives for on-farm energy production; Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The Once Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: Monitor potential changes to water and air quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor changes to biofuels blending requirements; Impacts on dairy producers Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor potential changes to air and water quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): Monitor changes to tariffs by major markets for U.S. dairy products; Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 5371; "The Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026;" Impacts on dairy farmers Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Provide input on regulatory and legislative changes regarding use of standardized dairy terms on non-dairy product package labels

Reported lobbying issue

Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor potential changes to air and water quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): Monitor changes to tariffs by major markets for U.S. dairy products; Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Provide input on farm labor crisis and the need for farm worker visa reform Agriculture: S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Feed Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Energy/Nuclear: Monitor incentives for on-farm energy production; Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The Once Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: Monitor potential changes to water and air quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor changes to biofuels blending requirements; Impacts on dairy producers Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Provide input on regulatory and legislative changes regarding use of standardized dairy terms on non-dairy product package labels Transportation: Monitor potential changes to interstate truck weight limits; Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Energy/Nuclear: Monitor implementation of incentives for on-farm energy production Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): S 206; HR 694; "Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Animals: Monitor attempts to limit on-farm use of animal health products Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor application of certain environmental laws and regulations on U.S. farms Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Continue to provide input on accurate use of terms on dairy product packages Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor regulations on gasoline blending for impacts on dairy producers Transportation: Monitor harmonization of truck weight limits on highways Agriculture: S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1906; HR 2203; "The Innovative Enhancement and Economic Development Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1968; "Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025; Impacts on dairy farmers HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 4; "The Rescissions Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers HR 3227; "The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: HR 1; "The One Big Beautiful Bill Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: Provide input on application of certain environmental laws on dairy farms

Reported lobbying issue

Energy/Nuclear: Monitor incentives for on-farm energy production; Impacts on dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Provide input on reauthorization of provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act; Impacts on dairy farmers Environment/Superfund: Monitor potential changes to water and air quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor changes to biofuels blending requirements; Impacts on dairy producers Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor potential changes to air and water quality regulations; Impacts on dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): Monitor changes to tariffs by major markets for U.S. dairy products; Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1968; "The Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025; Impacts on dairy farmers Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Provide input on regulatory and legislative changes regarding use of standardized dairy terms on non-dairy product package labels Transportation: Monitor potential changes to interstate truck weight limits; Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: Provide input on farm labor crisis and the need for farm worker visa reform Agriculture: S 222; HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "The Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "The Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "The Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "The Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496; "The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 206; HR 694; "The Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Environment/Superfund: Provide input on application of certain environmental laws on dairy farms Energy/Nuclear: Monitor implementation of incentives for on-farm energy production Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers Trade (domestic/foreign): S 206; HR 694; "Restoring Trade Fairness Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Animals: Monitor attempts to limit on-farm use of animal health products Clean Air and Water (quality): Monitor application of certain environmental laws and regulations on U.S. farms Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Continue to provide input on accurate use of terms on dairy product packages Fuel/Gas/Oil: Monitor regulations on gasoline blending for impacts on dairy producers Transportation: Monitor harmonization of truck weight limits on highways Agriculture: S 222;HR 649; "The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 592; "Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers HR 648; "Strengthening Our Service Members with Milk Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 581; HR 295; "Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act;" impacts on dairy farmers S 184; HR 1394; "The CURD Act;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 420; "Dairy Business Innovation Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers S 1021; HR 2496 "Dairy Incentives Program Act of 2025;" Impacts on dairy farmers Budget/Appropriations: HR 1968; "Full Year Continuing Appropriations and Extension Act, 2025; Impacts on dairy farmers Immigration: Provide input on labor needs of U.S. dairy farmers Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Provide input on extension of provisions of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017; Impacts on dairy farmers

Reported lobbying issue

Agriculture: Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; H.R. 8646 - FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations; PUBLIC LAW 199-75 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026; Trade (domestic/foreign): USMCA review, maintaining a North American trade agreement and enforcing USMCA dairy trade provisions with Canada; Tariff implementation and exemptions under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, (IEEPA) and Sections 301 and 232; Continued negotiations and implementation of bilateral trade deals between the U.S. and partner countries, including Indonesia and the EU; Engagement and membership in the World Trade Organization; India-U.S. Trade Deal negotiations; EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive; Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): USDA Final Rule: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 implementation; S.184/H.R. 1394 - CURD Act; Efforts to limit SNAP eligible foods that could affect dairy products; GRAS modernization legislation; S. 3122 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require notifications to the Food and Drug Administration regarding food substances generally recognized as safe, and for other purposes; S. 2341 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose requirements for substances generally recognized as safe, to require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to reassess the safety of chemicals added to food, and for other purposes; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; HR 8646 - FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations; H.R. 4958, Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act; H.R. 7291, GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act (Rep. Lawler); H.R. ____, [FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy and Affordable Foods Act of 2026] (Rep. Cammack); H.R. 4306, Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025 (Rep. Schakowsky); H.R. 8385, Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026 (Rep. Pallone); H.R. 8430, Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act (Reps. Ross and Rulli); H.R. 9164 - To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make grants to eligible entities to acquire and install milk storage-related equipment for use in elementary schools and secondary schools, and for other purposes.; Trucking/Shipping: S.191/HR 623 - The LICENSE Act of 2025; Legislation to establish a federal gross vehicle weight increase pilot program; Budget/Appropriations: FY2027 Presidents Budget; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; H.R. 8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027; Immigration: Agricultural guestworker legislation pertaining to processing industry; HR 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; Environment/Superfund: Food Packaging and Recycling; H.R. 6832 - To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to include requirements for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims for packaging for a consumer product, and for other purposes;

Reported lobbying issue

Agriculture: H.R. 1394/S. 184, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act (CURD Act) Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): H.R. 1394/S. 184, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act (CURD Act)

Reported lobbying issue

Agriculture: Issues pertaining to food and nutrition policies Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Issues pertaining to food and nutrition policies Discussions involving federal preemption Discussions involving front-of-pack labeling Monitored H.R. 4958, the Grocery Reform and Safety (GRAS) Act Monitored H.R. 7291, the GRAS Oversight and Transparency Act Monitored H.R. ____, the FDA Review and Evaluation for Safe, Healthy and Affordable Foods (FRESH) Act of 2026 Monitored H.R. 4306, the Food Chemical Reassessment Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 8385, the Food Labeling Modernization Act of 2026 Monitored H.R. 8429, the Baby Food Safety Act of 2026 Monitored H.R. 7867, the Infant Formula Safety Modernization Act of 2026 Monitored H.R. 4725, the Transparency, Readability, Understandability, Truth, and Helpfulness (TRUTH) in Labeling Act Monitored H.R. 2472, the Improving Newborns' Food and Nutrition Testing Safety (INFANTS) Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 2511, the Sarah Katz Caffeine Safety Act Monitored H.R. 5882, the No Tricks on Treat Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 8370, the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 Monitored H.R. 8430, the Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act Monitored H.R. 3722, the Do or Dye Act Monitored H.R. 5027, the Ban Harmful Food Dyes Act Monitored H.R. 1394, the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act Monitored H.R. 1178, the Alpha-gal Allergen Inclusion Act Monitored H.R. 2162, the Honey Integrity Act Monitored H.R. 4987, the Food Date Labeling Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 5832, the Requiring Ethical and Accurate Labeling of Lab-grown (REAL) Meats Act Monitored H.R. 7366, the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act Monitored H.R. 2615, the Stephen Hacala Poppy Seed Safety Act Monitored H.R. 3324, the Safer Shrimp Imports Act Monitored H.R. 933, the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act of 2025 Monitored H.R. 8414, the DAIRY PRIDE Act Monitored H.R. 8431, the Third-Party Certification and Inspection Modernization Act of 2026 Monitored H.R. 8412, the No False Formula Act Monitored H.R. 8432, the To Provide the FDA Needed Authorities for Human Foods

Reported lobbying issue

Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Food issues; Issues related to natural cheese; H.R. 1394/S.184, the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act (CURD) Act; H.R. 1394 / S. 184, the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act.

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Clean Air and Water (quality): EPA Clean Water Rule - Supported efforts to finalize an effective, science-based rulemaking under the Clean Water Act. Agriculture: Supported efforts to update the Dairy Margin Coverage program and Dairy Revenue Protection Program. Supported dairy provisions included in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R. 7567), including commodity programs, conservation, trade, nutrition, research, energy, and other issues. Supported implementation of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 649, S. 222), including necessary funding for implementation. Educated policymakers on the effects of child nutrition legislation and programs for dairy farmers, cooperatives, and consumers. NMPF supports efforts to protect and increase kids' access to dairy through nutrition programs, including: *Continuing the requirement that dairy alternatives provided in nutrition programs be nutritionally equivalent. *Maintaining/increasing the amount of dairy WIC participants can access through the WIC program. NMPF supports H.R. 1813 to reverse the dairy reduction from the 2024 WIC foods package rulemaking. *Increasing access to universal school meals/make it easier for schools to meet requirements to qualify for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). *Protecting access to flavored milk in school meal programs. *Increasing funding to schools for milk storage equipment through the FRESH Act (H.R. 9164). Additional Nutrition Policy Areas - Supported the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act (H.R. 2496, S. 1021) and advocated for keeping nutrition in the next Farm Bill. Advocated that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans rely on sound science. Opposed efforts to limit food choice under SNAP. Supported the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act to require USDA to conduct mandatory plant cost studies (H.R. 295, S. 581). Supported the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives grant program, including efforts to expand the program H.R. 985 and S. 420. Oppose efforts to limit, alter, or further regulate commodity checkoff programs, including opposing the OFF Act (S. 557 and H.R. 1249 in 118th Congress) and opposing amendments to appropriations measures that would limit, alter, or further regulate commodity checkoff programs. Supported implementation of the disaster assistance provisions of the American Relief Act (PL 118-158). Animals: Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide, and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North America FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed efforts facilitating the sale of raw milk. H5N1 - Supported the development of safe and effective H5N1 vaccinations for dairy cows to help mitigate the circulation of H5N1 in dairy herds. Also supported legislative efforts to provide additional funding to support on-farm biosecurity initiatives. New World Screwworm - Supported the allocation of resources to help USDA combat NWS advancements to the southern border from Mexico. Supported the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act (H.R. 3915). Budget/Appropriations: Advocated for appropriations funding of 2018 Farm Bill programs, including the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, the Dairy Business Innovation program, the WIC program, conservation programs, broadband, and food aid. Supported appropriations provisions to expand the H-2A visa program for temporary agricultural workers to include dairy farms. Energy/Nuclear: Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Support efforts to expand flexibilities in and access to USDA's Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) while providing additional investments to help more farmers take advantage of the program. Supported RFS Electricity Pathway to make biogas eligible as a renewable fuel. Supported work to the development of the 45z tax credit revisions included in 2025 budget reconciliation to use sound science in developing a negative carbon intensity score for cattle manure used in biogas production. Immigration: Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agricultural workers. NMPF supports legislative efforts to ensure that dairy farmers can keep their existing workforce while also creating an effective mechanism to allow them to access new workers, including the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act (HR 9535). NMPF also advocates for ensuring there are ag labor reforms either before or in conjunction with any other immigration reforms that may target farming operations as places of employment. Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Dairy Standard of Identity - Supported efforts to require FDA to enforce the standard of identity for dairy products, including supporting the DAIRY PRIDE Act (S. 549 & H.R. 1462 in 118th Congress) and urging that FDA guidance require product labeling to follow existing dairy standards of identity. Supported REAL Butter Act (H.R. 9387). Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed efforts facilitating the sale of raw milk. Natural Cheese - Supported the CURD Act (H.R. 1394, S. 184) to codify a definition for natural cheese. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Estate tax - Supported efforts to reform and repeal estate taxes. Engaged on implementation of the 45Z tax credit and related modeling efforts. Supported efforts to ensure that farmers can continue to use cash accounting. Supported implementation of relevant tax provisions of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Reconciliation legislation. Trucking/Shipping: Supported efforts to provide relief for dairy farmers and milk haulers from truck weight limitations and hours of service rules, including the SHIP IT Act (H.R. 471 and H.R. 3372 in 118th Congress). Supported implementation of the DRIVE Safe Act to address the ongoing driver shortage facing many industries. Supported the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) to address dairy cargo break-in issues. Trade (domestic/foreign): Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed misuse of Geographical Indications by European Union to impede trade and supported robust US tools to combat misuse of IP regulations in ways that restrict generic terms Advocated on the need to pursue new trade agreements and enforce existing ones Impacts on dairy industry of trading partner retaliation, current and potential Advocated for legislative and administration solutions to alleviate supply chain challenges hindering U.S. dairy exports Advocated on various bilateral trade issues impacting US dairy exports through regulations/policies in foreign markets Advocated against increasing reliance on foreign infant formula supply and for measures to further strengthen US production capacity. Advocated for continued funding for international food and nutrition assistance, as well as for export promotion funds. Environment/Superfund: EPA clean water rule - Supported efforts to finalize an effective, science-based rulemaking under the Clean Water Act. Conservation - Supported funding for farm bill conservation programs in appropriations process. Supported administrative actions to provide greater opportunity for dairy farmers to access EQIP and CSP. Feed additives - supported the Innovative FEED Act (H.R. 2203, S. 1906) to codify a regulatory pathway for reviewing animal feed ingredients that can reduce enteric methane emissions. Transportation: Supported efforts to provide relief for dairy farmers and milk haulers from truck weight limitations and hours of service rules, including the SHIP IT Act (H.R. 471 and H.R. 3372 in 118th Congress). Supported implementation of the DRIVE Safe Act to address the ongoing driver shortage facing many industries. Supported the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) to address dairy cargo break-in issues

Reported lobbying issue

Trucking/Shipping: S.191/HR 623 - The LICENSE Act of 2025; Legislation to establish a federal gross vehicle weight increase pilot program. Budget/Appropriations: FY2027 President's Budget; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; H.R. 8646 - Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations Act, 2027 Immigration: Agricultural guestworker legislation pertaining to the processing industry; H.R. 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Agriculture: Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; H.R. 8646 - FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations; PUBLIC LAW 199-75 - Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): USDA Final Rule: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 implementation; S.184/H.R. 1394 - CURD Act; Efforts to limit SNAP eligible foods that could affect dairy products; GRAS modernization legislation; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; HR 8646 - FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Trade (domestic/foreign): USMCA reviews and enforcement of dairy trade barriers with Canada; Tariff implementation under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Sections 301 and 232.

Reported lobbying issue

Agriculture: General issues pertaining to dairy products and the dairy industry. H.R. 7567 - The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) and provisions specific to dairy. Discussions with USDA and Congress about animal health safeguards for the dairy herd. House and Senate 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Acts (H.R. 8646) and items related to the dairy industry and dairy products. Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): S. 2507 - Dairy PRIDE. We support proper labeling of milk and dairy products. Issues pertaining to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Agriculture-Rural Development, FDA Funding Bills, securing support for SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Program. H.R. 649 and S. 222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. Language would allow schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program to serve whole or reduced-fat milk that is flavored or unflavored to students. 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, supporting revisions to and implementation of the DGAs that recognize that dairy at all fat levels contribute to a healthy diet. H.R. 2496 and S. 1021 - The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act which would allow cheese, yogurt, and whole/2% milk to be eligible for SNAP-purchase incentives. Working to have this language included in the House and Senate Farm Bill reauthorization. H.R. 1394 and S. 184 - Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act which would define and permit the use of the term natural cheese. Immigration: We are urging Congress and the Administration to create an agricultural visa program for use by dairy farmers. H.R. 3227 - The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025. H.R. 9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act (SAWA). Trade (domestic/foreign): USDA's Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development program (FMD) - supporting increased funding levels for these export promotion programs through the Farm Bill reauthorization process and H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Title 1. S. 1230 and H.R. 2558 - Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields Act of 2025 (SAFETY Act), Act would amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to define common names for agricultural commodities and food products. U.S. - Canada - Mexico Agreement (USMCA) and support for maintaining the USMCA framework. Environment/Superfund: Discussions with USDA and Congress about dairy's role in sustainability.

Reported lobbying issue

Agriculture: Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Trade (domestic/foreign): USMCA reviews and enforcement of dairy trade barriers with Canada; Tariff implementation under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Sections 301 and 232; Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): USDA Final Rule: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; S.184/H.R. 1394 - CURD Act; Efforts to limit SNAP eligible foods that could affect dairy products; GRAS modernization legislation; S. 3122 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require notifications to the Food and Drug Administration regarding food substances generally recognized as safe, and for other purposes; S. 2341 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose requirements for substances generally recognized as safe, to require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to reassess the safety of chemicals added to food, and for other purposes; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations; Trucking/Shipping: Legislation related to modernizing the current U.S. gross vehicle weight limit; Legislative related to waivers for federal truck weight limits; Budget/Appropriations: FY2025 Presidents Budget; Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; Immigration: Agricultural guestworker legislation pertaining to processing industry; HR 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act; Environment/Superfund: Food Packaging and Recycling; H.R. 6832 - To amend the Federal Trade Commission Act to include requirements for recyclable, compostable, and reusable claims for packaging for a consumer product, and for other purposes;

Reported lobbying issue

Agriculture: H.R. 1394/S. 184, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act (CURD Act) Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): H.R. 1394/S. 184, Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act (CURD Act)

Reported lobbying issue

Trade (domestic/foreign): Provided information related to the following issues: Opposed misuse of Geographical Indications by European Union to impede trade and supported robust US tools to combat misuse of IP regulations in ways that restrict generic terms Advocated on the need to pursue new trade agreements and enforce existing ones Impacts on dairy industry of trading partner retaliation, current and potential Advocated for legislative and administration solutions to alleviate supply chain congestion hindering U.S. dairy exports Advocated on various bilateral trade issues impacting US dairy exports through regulations/policies in foreign markets Advocated against increasing reliance on foreign infant formula supply and for measures to further strengthen US production capacity. Advocated for continued funding for international food and nutrition assistance, as well as for export promotion funds. Agriculture: Supported efforts to update the Dairy Margin Coverage program based on provisions included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Supported dairy provisions included in the Farm, Food, and National Security Act (H.R. 7567), including commodity programs, conservation, trade, nutrition, research, energy, and other issues. Supported final passage and implementation of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act (H.R. 649, S. 222), including necessary funding for implementation. Educated policymakers on the effects of child nutrition legislation and programs for dairy farmers, cooperatives, and consumers. NMPF supports efforts to protect and increase kids' access to dairy through nutrition programs, including: *Continuing the requirement that dairy alternatives provided in nutrition programs be nutritionally equivalent. *Maintaining/increasing the amount of dairy WIC participants can access through the WIC program. NMPF supports H.R. 1813 to reverse the dairy reduction from the 2024 WIC foods package rulemaking. *Increasing access to universal school meals/make it easier for schools to meet requirements to qualify for Community Eligibility Provision (CEP). *Protecting access to flavored milk in school meal programs. Additional Nutrition Policy Areas - Supported the Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act (H.R. 2496, S. 1021) and advocated for keeping nutrition in the next Farm Bill. Advocated that the Dietary Guidelines for Americans rely on sound science. Opposed efforts to limit food choice under SNAP. Supported the Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act to require USDA to conduct mandatory plant cost studies (H.R. 295, S. 581). Supported the Dairy Business Innovation Initiatives grant program, including efforts to expand the program H.R. 985 and S. 420. Oppose efforts to limit, alter, or further regulate commodity checkoff programs, including opposing the OFF Act (S. 557 and H.R. 1249 in 118th Congress) and opposing amendments to appropriations measures that would limit, alter, or further regulate commodity checkoff programs. Supported implementation of the disaster assistance provisions of the American Relief Act (PL 118-158). Animals: Food, Animal Residue Avoidance Databank (FARAD) - Supported funding for this system to provide the industry with information on how to avoid drug, pesticide, and environmental contaminant residue problems. Mandatory Animal ID - Supported steps to make this mandatory. Preservation of Antibiotics for Medical Treatment - Opposed legislation to avoid "overuse or misuse" of antibiotics in medicine and agriculture due to inappropriate limitations on needed antibiotics. Nonambulatory cattle - Monitored efforts to address animal handling, especially nonambulatory cattle regulations and procedures. Antibiotic Residue - Monitored and provided information relating to efforts to expand the scope of testing for antibiotic residues in animal tissues and milk. Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) Vaccine - Support steps to modernize North America FMD vaccine bank to support vaccine use strategies in the event of a U.S. outbreak. Animal Rights Mandates - Opposed efforts to enact animal rights mandates via federal legislation. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed efforts facilitating the sale of raw milk. H5N1 - Supported the development of safe and effective H5N1 vaccinations for dairy cows to help mitigate the circulation of H5N1 in dairy herds. Also supported legislative efforts to provide additional funding to support on-farm biosecurity initiatives. New World Screwworm - Supported the allocation of resources to help USDA combat NWS advancements to the southern border from Mexico. Supported the Foreign Animal Disease Prevention, Surveillance, and Rapid Response Act (H.R. 3915). Budget/Appropriations: Advocated for appropriations funding of 2018 Farm Bill programs, including the Farm and Ranch Stress Assistance Network, the Dairy Business Innovation program, the WIC program, conservation programs, broadband, and food aid. Supported appropriations provisions to expand the H-2A visa program for temporary agricultural workers to include dairy farms. Clean Air and Water (quality): EPA Clean Water Rule - Supported efforts to finalize an effective, science-based rulemaking under the Clean Water Act. Energy/Nuclear: Anaerobic Digestion - Supported efforts at USDA to ensure existing Farm Bill energy programs provide adequate opportunities for the development of anaerobic digestion systems on dairy farms. Support efforts to expand flexibilities in and access to USDA's Rural Energy for American Program (REAP) while providing additional investments to help more farmers take advantage of the program. Supported RFS Electricity Pathway to make biogas eligible as a renewable fuel. Supported work to the development of the 45z tax credit revisions included in 2025 budget reconciliation to use sound science in developing a negative carbon intensity score for cattle manure used in biogas production. Trucking/Shipping: Supported efforts to provide relief for dairy farmers and milk haulers from truck weight limitations and hours of service rules, including the SHIP IT Act (H.R. 471 and H.R. 3372 in 118th Congress). Supported implementation of the DRIVE Safe Act to address the ongoing driver shortage facing many industries. Supported the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) to address dairy cargo break-in issues. Immigration: Immigration Reform - Worked on efforts to reform immigration rules relating to agricultural workers. NMPF supports legislative efforts to ensure that dairy farmers can keep their existing workforce while also creating an effective mechanism to allow them to access new workers, including the Farm Workforce Modernization Act (H.R. 3227). NMPF also advocates for ensuring there are ag labor reforms either before or in conjunction with any other immigration reforms that may target farming operations as places of employment. Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Labeling - Ensured food labeling is based on sound science. Dairy Standard of Identity - Supported efforts to require FDA to enforce the standard of identity for dairy products, including supporting the DAIRY PRIDE Act (S. 549 & H.R. 1462 in 118th Congress) and urging that FDA guidance require product labeling to follow existing dairy standards of identity. Food Safety - Monitored implementation of the Food Safety Modernization Act. Raw Milk Sales - Opposed efforts facilitating the sale of raw milk. Natural Cheese - Supported the CURD Act (H.R. 1394, S. 184) to codify a definition for natural cheese. Taxation/Internal Revenue Code: Estate tax - Supported efforts to reform and repeal estate taxes. NMPF has also supports efforts to maintain and improve the Section 48 investment tax credit for methane digesters by also making eligible those technologies that remove nutrient particles from manure, including supporting the Agriculture Environmental Stewardship Act (H.R. 536) to extend the current credit for another year. NMPF also supports implementation of the Hydrogen 45V tax credit in a manner that allows renewable natural gas to be used as a hydrogen feedstock. Supported efforts to ensure that farmers can continue to use cash accounting. Supported continuation of the Section 199A tax deduction for agricultural cooperatives, including supporting the Main Street Tax Certainty Act (H.R. 703, S. 213). Supported implementation of relevant tax provisions of the Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Reconciliation legislation. Environment/Superfund: EPA clean water rule - Supported efforts to finalize an effective, science-based rulemaking under the Clean Water Act. Conservation - Supported funding for farm bill conservation programs in appropriations process. Supported administrative actions to provide greater opportunity for dairy farmers to access EQIP and CSP. Feed additives - supported the Innovative FEED Act (H.R. 2203, S. 1906) to codify a regulatory pathway for reviewing animal feed ingredients that can reduce enteric methane emissions. Transportation: Supported efforts to provide relief for dairy farmers and milk haulers from truck weight limitations and hours of service rules, including the SHIP IT Act (H.R. 471 and H.R. 3372 in 118th Congress). Supported implementation of the DRIVE Safe Act to address the ongoing driver shortage facing many industries. Supported the Combatting Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA) to address dairy cargo break-in issues Supported the Reliable Rail Service Act (S. 2104) to provide statutory clarity and enhanced oversight of the Surface Transportation Board to correct the rail transportation challenges faced by the U.S. dairy industry.

Reported lobbying issue

Budget/Appropriations: FY2025 Presidents Budget; Making appropriations for Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026. Immigration: Agricultural guestworker legislation pertaining to the processing industry; HR 3227 - Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Trade (domestic/foreign): USMCA reviews and enforcement of dairy trade barriers with Canada; Tariff implementation under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and Sections 301 and 232. Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): USDA Final Rule: Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC): Revisions in the WIC Food Packages; Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; S.184/H.R. 1394 - CURD Act; Efforts to limit SNAP eligible foods that could affect dairy products; GRAS modernization legislation; S. 3122 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to require notifications to the Food and Drug Administration regarding food substances generally recognized as safe, and for other purposes; S. 2341 - To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to impose requirements for substances generally recognized as safe, to require the Commissioner of Food and Drugs to reassess the safety of chemicals added to food, and for other purposes; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations. Agriculture: Milk/Dairy Incentives (Section 4208 of Public Law 115-334); Farm Bill reauthorization; Dietary Guidelines for Americans; S. 1021/H.R. 2496 - Dairy Nutrition Incentives Program Act of 2025; H.R.649/S.222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025; H.R.295/S. 581 - Fair Milk Pricing for Farmers Act; H.R.2203/S.1906 - Innovative FEED Act of 2025; HR. 7567 - Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026; FY2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations. Trucking/Shipping: Legislation related to modernizing the current U.S. gross vehicle weight limits; Legislation related to waivers of federal truck weight limits.

Reported lobbying issue

Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.): Food issues; Issues related to natural cheese; H.R. 1394/S.184, the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act (CURD) Act; H.R. 1394 / S. 184, the Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act.