DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC

AGR · Agriculture

General issues pertaining to dairy products and the dairy industry. Reauthorization of the Farm Bill and issues impacting dairy producers and dairy products. H.R. 6687 and S. 1842 - Innovative FEED Act. A bill that would modernize FDA's regulatory framework for approving innovative animal feed ingredients. Discussions with USDA and Congress about animal health safeguards for the dairy herd.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 6687, S. 1842

FOO · Food Industry (safety, labeling, etc.)

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.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 649, S. 222

IMM · Immigration

We 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.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3227

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.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1, S. 1230, H.R. 2558

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Discussions with USDA and Congress about dairy's role in sustainability.

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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