Issues lobbied + lobbyists
AGR — Agriculture
The organization continues to engage in discussions surrounding the upcoming Farm Bill, animal health initiatives, disaster assistance for farmers, and other related legislation and regulatory efforts that impacts agricultural producers.
Lobbyists: SPENCER TUMA
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
NAT — Natural Resources
The organization has been in contact with our congressional delegation and agencies about priorities related to regulatory reform for agriculture. In addition, we have held discussions regarding clean water, farm equipment and trucking emissions, and various agricultural input products such as pesticides.
Lobbyists: SPENCER TUMA
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
ENG — Energy/Nuclear
Property rights are a priority for this organization. As such, we have engaged with lawmakers regarding data centers, energy projects, and the use of eminent domain when rural landowner are impacted.
Lobbyists: SPENCER TUMA
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
ENV — Environment/Superfund
The organization has been in contact with our congressional delegation and agencies about priorities related to regulatory reform for agriculture. In addition, we have held discussions regarding clean water, farm equipment and trucking emissions, and various agricultural input products such as pesticides.
Lobbyists: SPENCER TUMA
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
POS — Postal
Rural mail delivery is a concern for our members and we have engaged with policymakers regarding potential postal reforms.
Lobbyists: SPENCER TUMA
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Postal Service (USPS)
UTI — Utilities
Property rights are a priority for this organization. As such, we have engaged with lawmakers regarding data centers, energy projects, and the use of eminent domain when rural landowner are impacted.
Lobbyists: SPENCER TUMA
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE