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1. General concerns about global food insecurity. 2. Supportive of Congress and the Biden Administration ensuring that suitable supplies of the critical fats and oils remain available for human and pet food consumption, outside of the biofuels industry. 3. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 4. Supports HR 7380: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 5. Urge the Congress to address pressing food safety issues related to FDAs partnership with state, local, territorial, and tribal (SLTT) food safety agencies by supporting H.R. 9443: The Federal and State Food Safety Information Sharing Act of 2024 to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to share food safety information with State, local, Tribal, and Territorial authorities, and for other purposes.

1. General efforts for China market access and export registrations to China. Supports Economic Trade Agreement between the Government of the United States and the Government of the People's Republic of China. 2. APHIS facility inspections and approvals with regard to foreign market access, general market access and export issues, including export certificates for animal products. 3. General efforts to prevent diseases, like African Swine Fever (ASF) from entering the U.S. 4. General tariff issues, including aluminum and tinplate steel tariffs affecting pet food manufacturers. 5. Opposed to imposing new tariffs on tin mill products from allies like Germany, the Netherlands, Canada, the United Kingdom, South Korea, Taiwan, and Turkey. Concerned that imposition of these new duties would raise the cost of canned foods, including pet food, placing new burdens on food banks and families who rely on government food and nutrition assistance programs. 6. Other tariff and trade disrupting issues affecting pet food manufacturers. Specifically supports suspending, reducing, or eliminating tariffs which currently hinder food and agriculture exports - including the China 301 tariffs which have had a disproportionate economic impact on American companies, consumers and workers. 7. Supports addressing and finding solutions to the ongoing challenges impacting our nation's food and agricultural supply chains, specifically as it relates to the pet food industry. 8. Supports the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative extending the public comment period regarding proposed modifications to the ongoing Section 301 China tariff actions. 9. Supports uninterrupted trade between the U.S., Mexico and Canada to provide access to the goods they need, including pet food. 10. Supports U.S. agricultural export promotion and long-term market development. 11. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 12. Supportive of H.R.648: Agriculture Export Promotion Act of 2023 and S.176: Expanding Agricultural Exports Act of 2023. If enacted, these bills expand and extend through FY2029 the Market Access Program and Foreign Market Development Cooperator Program of the Department of Agriculture. These programs are critical for our nations farmers as they work to expand global market access for U.S. produced agricultural exports, including pet food. 13. Generally supports S.1421 - Country Of Origin Labeling Online Act; To require origin and location disclosure for new products of foreign origin offered for sale on the internet. Supports transparency for American consumers and a harmonization of disclosure requirements. However, our industry remains concerned about the impact this bill will have on all retailers, marketplaces and sellers who sell their products online. 14. Supports a proactive agriculture negotiating agenda at the World Trade Organization (WTO) that is focused on modernizing global agriculture trade policies. 15. Supports the Canadian Government taking action to ensure railroad operations continue before a lockout or strike occurs to prevent serious damage to the U.S. economy. 16. Concerned about the rail service capacity issues in Mexico that are hindering U.S. agricultural trade with this critical partner. An increased demand for rail service coupled with insufficient investment in rail infrastructure has led to embargoes, congestion, and slowed servicing of U.S. agricultural products. 17. Urges the Biden administration to immediately work with both the International Longshoremens Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to help them return to the bargaining table to restart stalled contract negotiations to ensure there is no disruption to U.S. port operations for our nation's agricultural imports and exports beginning October 1, 2024.

1. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 2. Supports HR 7380: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 3. General interest in pet food's role in the agriculture industry, and related pet and human health issues, including the stewardship of antimicrobials to preserve their effectiveness in protecting plants, animals and public health. 4. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF). 5. Oppose proposed changes to the WTO Agreement on Agriculture, which already provides criteria for the international sale or disposal of non-commercial stocks. Instead, we encourage countries to donate their excess stocks to the World Food Program. Supports strengthening multilateral trade rules on agriculture that promotes resilient, adaptive, and innovative agricultural markets. 6. Supports H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 7. Supports an extension of H.R.2: Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (Public Law 115-334) or the "Farm Bill." Also supports a new Farm Bill being passed into law in the 118th Congress. 8. Supports transformative research at USDA by including the bipartisan, bicameral Advancing Cutting Edge (ACE) Agriculture Act (S.834 and H.R.2385) in the next Farm Bill. These bills will amend the National Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching Policy Act of 1977 to extend and permanently authorize the Agriculture Advanced Research and Development Authority. 9. Concerned about the rail service capacity issues in Mexico that are hindering U.S. agricultural trade with this critical partner. An increased demand for rail service coupled with insufficient investment in rail infrastructure has led to embargoes, congestion, and slowed servicing of U.S. agricultural products. 10. Urges the Biden administration to immediately work with both the International Longshoremens Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to help them return to the bargaining table to restart stalled contract negotiations to ensure there is no disruption to U.S. port operations for our nation's agricultural imports and exports beginning October 1, 2024.

1. General pet food and related pet welfare issues, including the continuation of the Congressional Pet Caucus. 2. General interest in the ingredients used in pet food, and modernizing the outdated regulatory processes for pet food and pet food products. 3. Supports HR 7380: The Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act of 2024; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to clarify and update the authority of the Food and Drug Administration to ensure national uniformity in the regulation of the marketing and labeling of companion animal pet food, and for other purposes. 4. Opposes federal mandates or incentives promoting renewable fuel production that use essential animal- and plant-based oils and fats necessary for complete and balanced nutrition in pet food formulations. 5. General efforts to prevent diseases, like High Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) and African Swine Fever (ASF) in the U.S.; specifically H.R.1184 and S.502: The Healthy Dog Importation Act; To amend the Animal Health Protection Act with respect to the importation of live dogs, and for other purposes. 6. General efforts to keep companion animals safe and healthy, specifically H.R.617: Paws Off Act of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem foods containing xylitol as misbranded unless the label or labeling of such foods contains a warning specifying the toxic effects of xylitol for dogs if ingested, and for other purposes. Also supports H.R.1624: Puppy Protection Act of 2023; To require the Department of Agriculture to expand standards that govern the humane handling, care, treatment, and transportation of animals to include new requirements for commercial dog dealers. Specifically, the standards must require dog dealers to provide to dogs. 7. Supports funding for USDAs Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to strengthen the federal oversight of imported canines in the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for Fiscal Year 2024. 8. Supports S.759 and H.R.1480: The Beagle Brigade Act of 2023; To provide statutory authority for the National Detector Dog Training Center that is operated by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the Department of Agriculture. The center trains dogs to inspect passenger baggage, cargo, mailed packages, and vehicles to detect foreign pests and diseases that threaten domestic agriculture and natural resources. 9. Supports S.901: Safe American Food Exports Act of 2023 or the "SAFE Act of 2023;" To amend the Animal Health Protection Act to improve the prevention of the spread of animal diseases, and for other purposes. 10. Supports H.R.1418 and S.1844: The Animal Drug and Animal Generic Drug User Fee Amendments of 2023; To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to reauthorize user fee programs relating to new animal drugs and generic new animal drugs. 11. Supports H.R.3989: Pets Belong with Families Act; To prohibit public housing agencies from imposing breed restrictions on household pets owned by residents of dwelling units in public housing, and for other purposes. 12. Supports H.R.4750 and S.2370: Bring Animals Relief and Kibble Act of 2023 or "BARK Act;" To amend the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act to provide protection for the good faith donation of pet products, and for other purposes. 13. Supports S.2067: Service Dogs Assisting Veterans Act or "SAVES Act;" To require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to award grants to nonprofit organizations to assist such organizations in carrying out programs to provide service dogs to eligible veterans, and for other purposes.

1. General shipping issues or other supply chain challenges affecting pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders, specifically ocean container carriers declining to carry export cargo. 2. Support efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food. 3. Supports H.R. 1836: To amend title 46, United States Code, to make technical corrections with respect to ocean shipping authorities, and for other purposes. (Ocean Shipping Reform Implementation Act) 4. Supports the Federal Maritime Commission having jurisdiction over the entirety of the international freight movement, pursuant to through bills of lading, including demurrage incurred at the inland rail ramps. 5. Supports the President's budget request to fully implement the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 and urges Congress to provide that level of funding to ensure that the FMC continues to be an effective regulator for a critical segment of the supply chain that impacts the competitiveness of so many American businesses. 6. Supports safe and secure maritime commerce in the Red Sea - such as that of Operation Prosperity Guardian, a multinational security initiative with at least 23 participating countries as of February 2024. 7. Urges the Biden administration to immediately work with both the International Longshoremens Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) to help them return to the bargaining table to restart stalled contract negotiations to ensure there is no disruption to U.S. port operations beginning October 1, 2024.

1. Interest in general trucking/shipping issues or other supply chain challenges that continue to affect pet food manufacturers and other agriculture stakeholders. 2. Supports general efforts to advance transportation and infrastructure polices for truck, rail, waterways and ports that will enhance the efficient and cost-effective transport of agricultural and food products, including pet food. 3. Supports H.R.471: Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking Act or the SHIP IT Act. To amend title 23, United States Code, with respect to commercial motor vehicle parking, safety, and licensing, and for other purposes. 4. Supports the following bills designed to improve our nation's supply chains and economic competitiveness: H.R. 3372: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a safety data collection program for certain 6-axle vehicles, and for other purposes. (91,000-lb. Weight Exemption Pilot Program) H.R. 3318: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish an axle weight tolerance for certain commercial motor vehicles transporting dry bulk goods, and for other purposes. (10% Axle Variance for Dry Bulk) H.R. 3408: To establish an apprenticeship program for commercial drivers under the age of 21, and for other purposes. (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Integrity Act) H.R. 3013: To direct the Secretary of Transportation to modify certain regulations relating to the requirements for commercial drivers license testing and commercial learners permit holders, and for other purposes. (Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficiently) H.R. 2367: To amend title 23, United States Code, to establish a competitive grant program for projects for commercial motor vehicle parking, and for other purposes. (Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act) 5. Urges EPA to deny a request from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for a waiver of preemption and authorization for its Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) regulations. The proposed regulations require drayage truck fleets, as well as large commercial fleets that own, lease, or operate on-road medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicles to incorporate zero-emitting vehicles (ZEV) in an extremely short frame, with an originally intended enforcement date of January 2024. Additionally, the proposal requires that all new California-certified medium- and heavy-duty vehicle sales be ZEV starting in 2036.

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