dca8e2ed-85c0-4c78-952b-3c65b64afc71Q1 — 1st Quarter - ReportDAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA, INC.
AGR — AgricultureGeneral issues pertaining to dairy products and the dairy industry. H.R. 7567 - The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Farm Bill) and provisions specific to dairy. Discussions with USDA and Congress about animal health safeguards for the dairy herd.
Lobbyists: MARY KNIGGE; ANNE DIVJAK
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
FOO — Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)S. 2507 - Dairy PRIDE. We support proper labeling of milk and dairy products. Issues pertaining to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). Agriculture-Rural Development, FDA Funding Bills, securing support for SNAP Healthy Fluid Milk Incentive Program. H.R. 649 and S. 222 - Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. Language would allow schools that participate in the National School Lunch Program to serve whole or reduced-fat milk that is flavored or unflavored to students. 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, supporting revisions to the DGAs that recognize that dairy at all fat levels contribute to a healthy diet and that acknowledge lactose free dairy products as an appropriate option for lactose intolerant individuals.
Lobbyists: MARY KNIGGE; ANNE DIVJAK
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); Food & Drug Administration (FDA); Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
IMM — ImmigrationWe are urging Congress and the Administration to create an agricultural visa program for use by dairy farmers. H.R. 3227 - The Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2025.
Lobbyists: MARY KNIGGE; ANNE DIVJAK
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; Labor, Dept of (DOL); SENATE; White House Office
TRD — Trade (domestic/foreign)USDA's Market Access Program (MAP) and Foreign Market Development program (FMD) - supporting increased funding levels for these export promotion programs through the Farm Bill reauthorization process and H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, Title 1. S. 1230 and H.R. 2558 - Safeguarding American Food and Export Trade Yields Act of 2025 (SAFETY Act), Act would amend the Agricultural Trade Act of 1978 to define common names for agricultural commodities and food products.
Lobbyists: MARY KNIGGE; ANNE DIVJAK
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE; U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)
ENV — Environment/SuperfundDiscussions with USDA and Congress about dairy's role in sustainability.
Lobbyists: MARY KNIGGE; ANNE DIVJAK
Government entities lobbied: Agriculture, Dept of (USDA); HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES; SENATE
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