Issues lobbied + lobbyists
FOO — Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)
Full implementation, enforcement and modernization of regulation of dietary supplements. Mandatory product listing for dietary supplements. Adequate budget and staffing for FDA for dietary supplement oversight. Inclusion of multivitamins and other dietary supplements in health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts and SNAP program.
Lobbyists: PETER REINECKE (covered position: LD, CoS, Sr. Advisor, Sen. Harkin)
Government entities lobbied: Food & Drug Administration (FDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
BUD — Budget/Appropriations
Adequate budget and staffing for FDA oversight of dietary supplements. FY2026 Appropriations for Agriculture, FDA (H.R. 4121/S.2256).
Lobbyists: PETER REINECKE (covered position: LD, CoS, Senior Advisor, Sen. Tom Harkin)
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TAX — Taxation/Internal Revenue Code
Inclusion of multivitamins and other dietary supplements in health savings accounts and flexible savings accounts.
Lobbyists: PETER REINECKE (covered position: LD, CoS, Sr. Advisor, Sen. Tom Harkin)
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
HCR — Health Issues
Full implementation, enforcement and modernization of regulation of dietary supplements. Mandatory product listing for dietary supplements. Adequate budget and staffing for FDA for dietary supplement oversight. Inclusion of multivitamins and other dietary supplements in health savings accounts, flexible savings accounts and SNAP program.
Lobbyists: PETER REINECKE (covered position: CoS, LD, Senior Advisor Senator Tom Harkin)
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
TAR — Tariff (miscellaneous tariff bills)
Tariffs on critical nutrients and dietary supplements.
Lobbyists: PETER REINECKE (covered position: COS, LD, Sr. Advisor, Sen. Tom Harkin)
Government entities lobbied: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE