Issues lobbied + lobbyists
AGR — Agriculture
IFB continues to lobby for the passage of a permanent 5-year farm bill. This is to include changes that accurately reflect the needs of Illinois Farmers. We also support continued crop insurance programs, disaster relief when needed, conservation programs to preserve farming soil. Prevent plant buy up coverage. Supported the Buy American Cotton Act. Support disaster relief for farmers.
Lobbyists: mrs ALLISON SPEER [new]
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
support a 45z tax credit to benefit farmers.
Lobbyists: mrs ALLISON SPEER [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Treasury, Dept of
TRD — Trade (domestic/foreign)
Support trade agreements (United States, Mexico, Canada Agreement - USMCA). IFB advocated to keep the agreement and work through the 2026 review process. IFB supports keeping the exemptions on tariffs for agriculture products and commodities. Worked on getting new trade deals done. IFB worked on sharing the importance of trade deals for agriculture.
Lobbyists: mrs ALLISON SPEER [new]
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
Support funding for lock and dams 25 in IL.
Lobbyists: mrs ALLISON SPEER [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TRA — Transportation
Worked on supporting Water Resource Development Act to help inland water ways rehab projects. Seeking a review of the impacts of the proposed Rail merger.
Lobbyists: mrs ALLISON SPEER [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
LBR — Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace
Support a workable H-2A system.
Lobbyists: mrs ALLISON SPEER [new]
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
FUE — Fuel/Gas/Oil
Supported year round E-15. Support RVO blending level increases.
Lobbyists: mrs ALLISON SPEER [new]
Government entities lobbied: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office