DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA INC

AGR · Agriculture

General 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. House and Senate 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Acts (H.R. 8646) and items related to the dairy industry and dairy products.

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 7567, H.R. 8646

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 and implementation of the DGAs that recognize that dairy at all fat levels contribute to a healthy diet. H.R. 2496 and S. 1021 - The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act which would allow cheese, yogurt, and whole/2% milk to be eligible for SNAP-purchase incentives. Working to have this language included in the House and Senate Farm Bill reauthorization. H.R. 1394 and S. 184 - Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions (CURD) Act which would define and permit the use of the term natural cheese.

Literal federal measure citations: S. 2507, H.R. 649, S. 222, H.R. 2496, S. 1021, H.R. 1394, S. 184

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. H.R. 9535 - Securing Agricultures Workforce Act (SAWA).

Literal federal measure citations: H.R. 3227, H.R. 9535

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. U.S. - Canada - Mexico Agreement (USMCA) and support for maintaining the USMCA framework.

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.