Issues lobbied + lobbyists (10)
ENG — Energy/Nuclear
Discussions related to Sustainable Aviation Fuel's (SAF) potential to create new demand for U.S. agriculture
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Commerce, Dept of (DOC)
AGR — Agriculture
H.R. 2203: Innovative FEED Act of 2025; all provision H.R. 4550: United States Grain Standards Reauthorization Act of 2025; all provisions Discussions related to disaster relief for farmers Discussions related to domestic and global fertilizer supply and demand issues
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
ENV — Environment/Superfund
Discussions related to carbon capture and storage facilities and operations in Illinois Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0186: Reconsideration of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP) andCarbon Capture Accounting
Government entities lobbied: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
FOO — Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
S. 3122: Better FDA Act of 2025; provisions related to Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) policy Discussions related to proposals to reform FDA Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) self-affirmed pathway Discussions related to Dietary Guidelines Rulemaking
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
FUE — Fuel/Gas/Oil
H.R. 1896: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) S. 593: Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025; provisions related to year-round E15 (15% ethanol) and potential small refinery exemptions (SREs) S. 881: Renewable Fuel for Ocean-Going Vessels Act; provisions related to biomass based diesel for maritime use to generate a Renewable Identification Numbers (RIN) Notice 2025-10, Docket No. USDA-2024-0003, and Docket No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0505; provisions related to future Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) and Renewable Volume Obligations (RVO) and small refinery exemptions
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Energy, Dept of; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; White House Office
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
P.L. 119-21: (H.R. 1): One Big Beautiful Bill; provisions related to corporate taxation, 45Z, 45Q, and biofuels Discussions related to the implementation of the Clean Fuel Production Credit (45Z) and the associated Advancing Markets for Producers Agriculture Rules at the Treasury and USDA Discussions related to the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Energy, Dept of; Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; Treasury, Dept of; White House Office
TRA — Transportation
Discussions related to Water Resources Development Act reauthorization Discussions related to lock and dam operational matters
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TRD — Trade (domestic/foreign)
Discussions related to International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs Discussions related to Reciprocal and Sector tariffs Discussions related to importance of trade policy to Agriculture Discussions related to renewal of the United States-Mexico-Canada trade agreement
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Executive Office of the President (EOP); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; State, Dept of (DOS); U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
MAN — Manufacturing
H.R. 2756: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing S. 1387: National Biotechnology Initiative Act of 2025; provisions related to biomanufacturing P.L. 119-60 (S. 1071): National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026; provisions related to biomanufacturing Discussions related to biomanufacturing, and supply chain for amino acids and vitamins Discussions related to biomanufacturing and competitiveness of U.S. production of animal feed ingredients
Lobbyists:- mr MATTHEW O'MARA
- ms MARIA BRANCA PICA KARP
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Natl Security Council (NSC); SENATE; White House Office
FIN — Financial Institutions/Investments/Securities
Discussion related to impact of Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulatory issues
Government entities lobbied: Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)