MARS, INCORPORATED

ENV · Environment/Superfund

Support for policies that improve U.S. recycling infrastructure, including S. 351, The Steward Act, which improves recycling accessibility and collection of data on recycling; engaged on issues related to the availability of food ingredients used for transportation fuels; engaged on policies related to the need for recycling harmonization.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 351

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

Support for Pet Food Uniform Regulatory Reform Act (HR 7380), which strengthens federal regulatory authority over pet food; support increased funding for FDA food ingredient safety programs and enhanced reassessment activities; support for federal role in regulation of food ingredients. Issues related to marketing policies and evidence-based food labeling.

Literal federal measure citations: HR 7380

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

Engaged on issues related to clean fuel production credit 45z.

AGR · Agriculture

Support for climate and conservation issues; support for regenerative farming system. Support for maintaining FDA resources for animal health and pet food safety. Support for incentivizing U.S. agriculture supply chains. Support for S. 1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 (whole bill). Support for issues related to sustainable aviation fuel in the Farm Bill (HR 7567). Support for funding for the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research in the Farm Bill. Support for maintaining peanut supply chains.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 1888, HR 7567

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Support for maintaining tariff exclusions for agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically. Support for renewal of the USMCA trade agreement. Support for assistance funding that supports cocoa-growing markets to strengthen cocoa supply chains. Support for policies that improve business conditions in global markets. Support for maintaining global supply chains for food ingredients. Support for tariff exclusions under Sec. 301 and U.S-China Board of Trade.