AGRICULTURAL RETAILERS ASSOCIATION

CHM · Chemicals/Chemical Industry

Support reauthorization of the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program. Support for the No Industrial Restrictions in Secret (NO IRIS) Act (S. 623 / H.R. 1415)

Literal federal measure citations: S. 623, H.R. 1415

HOM · Homeland Security

Support reauthorization of the Chemical Facilty Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) Program Engaged with DHS on cyber security related issues

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Support for the Main Street Certainty Act (H.R. 703) Support for the Death Tax Repeal Act (H.R. 1301) Oppose tax increases on agribusiness and farmers Oppose efforts to limit the ability to fully deduct looses during economic downturn by expanding and extending the so-called "excess business loss limitation. Support extension of key provisions of the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that benefit the agricultural industry and their rural communities - Maintain Stepped-Up Basis; Provide Estate Tax Relief; Make Lower Individual Tax Rates Permanent; Make 199A Qualified Business Income Deduction Permanent; Maintain Section 179 Expensing; Restore 100% Bonus Depreciation; Maintain 1031 Like-Kind Exchanges; Support for the current or lesser Capital Gains Tax Rate; Support H.R. 1

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 703, H.R. 1301, H.R. 1

AGR · Agriculture

Support Farm Bill reauthorization Support for Climate Smart Ag practices and Modern Ag technologies (pesticides, biotech seed, biostimulants, fertilizer) in federal conservation programs Support reforms to the NRCS Technical Service Providers (TSP) program Support H.R. 1 Support HR 575 / S 156, the Increased TSP Access Act of 2025 Support the Plant Biostimulant Act Suspend the FCC Ligado Order Support agricultural economic assistance Support the Reducing Regulatory Burden Act, which eliminates the NPDES PGP requirements for commercial pesticide applicators

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 1, HR 575, S 156

ENG · Energy/Nuclear

Support Renewable Fuels Standards (RFS) Support year round E-15 and other policies that support flex fuel vehicles Support Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2023 (S.593 / H.R. 1346) Support increased domestic production of oil and natural gas Support production and use of renewable fuels Support the Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act (H.R. 346) Support for low-carbon liquid fuels as a solution to climate change Oppose federal mandates for the use of electric vehicles and unfair subsidies of EVs Support House Joint Resolutions of Disapproval for EPA's waiver of California's electric vehicle mandates (H.J. Res 87, 88, 89) Support H.R. 1

Literal federal measure citations: S.593, H.R. 1346, H.R. 346, H.J. Res 87, H.R. 1

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Support risk-based approach, peer-reviewed data regarding the continued sale and use of pesticide products Maintain federal and state pre-emption of pesticide regulatory decisions Oppose expansion of the Conservation Reserve Program, which takes fertile land out of production Support legislation to clarify FIFRA labels to create uniformity of pesticide labels Support the Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act, which eliminates the NPDES PGP requirements for commercial pesticide applicators - Support H.R. 5089 Oppose new Clean Water Act Hazardous Substance Response Plans new regulations Support the House Joint Resolutions of disapproval for EPA waiver approval for California's electric vehicle mandates (H.J. Res 87, 88, 89) Working on ag stormwater discharge permitting provisions within H.R. 3898

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 5089, H.J. Res 87, H.R. 3898

TRA · Transportation

Support Hours of Service / Electronic Logging Device reforms Support reforms to Short Haul exemption Support increasing truck weights via a pilot program Support reforms to the Restricted Ag CDL program Oppose increase in minimum liability insurance coverage for motor carriers Support exemption for Ag retailers from FMCSA Entry Level Driver Training requirements Support Surface Transportation Board reauthorization legislation that includes shippers rights Support reforms to seasonal ag CDL program

LBR · Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace

Support H2A reform Oppose OSHA's new Heat Injury and Illness regulations

IMM · Immigration

Support reforms to the H2A program

NAT · Natural Resources

Support reforms to the Endangered Species Act as it relates to FIFRA consultation requirements Support listing of potash and phosphate to the critical minerals list Support forestry management reform

BUD · Budget/Appropriations

Support Senate and House budget resolutions that accomodates the extension of the 2017 tax provisions and adequate funding / authorization for a new Farm Bill. Support language prohibiting funding for EPA's IRIS program.

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Support free trade

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

Support biotech and other modern ag technologies.

GOV · Government Issues

Support regulatory reform initiatives that benefit / impact ag retailers and protect their freedom to operate