MARS, INCORPORATED

TRD · Trade (domestic/foreign)

Support for maintaining tariff exclusions for agriculture commodities that cannot be sourced domestically. Support for renewal of USMCA trade agreement.

HCR · Health Issues

Support for Foodnet funding in FY27. Engaged on policies supporting standards for restrictions on marketing to children and funding for research under the Childhood Diabetes Prevention Act (HR6294).

Literal federal measure citations: HR6294

TAX · Taxation/Internal Revenue Code

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

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. Advocated for evidence-based approaches to nutrition guidance, including addressing the challenges in defining ultra-processed foods.

Literal federal measure citations: HR 7380

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 cocoa research initiatives within the Agriculture Research Service (ARS). Support for S. 1888 - United States Foundation for International Food Security Act of 2025 - to increase private sector investments; to improve global food security for issues related to sustainable aviation fuel in the Farm Bill (HR 7567).

Literal federal measure citations: S. 1888, HR 7567