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Lobbied on the PARA-EMT Act (H.R. 2220), Apprenticeship Pathways Act of 2025 (S. 235), Homes for Every Local Protector, Educator, and Responder Act (S. 978, H.R. 2094), Pathways to Health Careers Act (H.R. 5370), MEDIC Careers Act (S. 2673) and draft Supporting our First Responders Act. Lobbied on the draft National Defense Reauthorization Act of 2027 to include language to facilitate the transition of medics leaving the armed forces to transition to the civilian healthcare workforce.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":38039,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"TRISTAN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"NORTH","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":153332,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SHAWN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"BAIRD","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":true}],"government_entities":[{"id":34,"name":"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":12,"name":"White House Office"}]},{"general_issue_code":"BUD","general_issue_code_display":"Budget/Appropriations","description":"Lobbied on the draft Senate and House FY2027 Labor, HHS, Education and Related Agencies Appropriations Bills for funding for the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response for paramedic and EMT training grants to help address the emergency medical service workforce shortage to ensure sufficient EMS capabilities to address responses to national health emergencies and terrorism incidents. 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The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Consolidated Appropriations Act (P.L. 119-75), provisions relating to: The FY 2026 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. The FY 2026 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. The FY 2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":134,"name":"Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":34,"name":"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":247,"name":"Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"}]},{"general_issue_code":"COM","general_issue_code_display":"Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV","description":"The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386), provisions relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290/H.R. 7031), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (H.R. 6505), provisions to fund a nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1. Issues relating to the NextNav petition in the Lower 900 MHz band. Issues relating to alarms going directly to emergency communications centers.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":53,"name":"Federal Communications Commission (FCC)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":175,"name":"Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)"},{"id":112,"name":"Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"DIS","general_issue_code_display":"Disaster Planning/Emergencies","description":"The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Funding for programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":46,"name":"Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)"},{"id":11,"name":"Executive Office of the President (EOP)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 4213/H.R. 7147), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. 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Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. 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The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. 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Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. 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Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act (S. 4084), provisions to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires. H.R. 6948, provisions to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire. The SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 7390), provisions to ensure effective emergency response to incidents involving autonomous vehicles. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to pipeline safety and pipeline safety grants. Issues relating to procedures for venting and burning hazardous materials in tanker cars. 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Issues relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for mobile integrated health programs; treatment of patients in place; the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers; and transportation of patients to alternate destinations of care. Issues relating to fire safety of home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to relating to reimbursement of fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to state participation in the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":136,"name":"Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LBR","general_issue_code_display":"Labor Issues/Antitrust/Workplace","description":"Issues relating to OSHA's draft Emergency Response standard. 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Lobbied on funding for the SIREN Act and EMS for Children programs and language in support of future data collection by CMS on ground ambulance services.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":38039,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"TRISTAN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"NORTH","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":153332,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"SHAWN","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"BAIRD","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":true}],"government_entities":[{"id":34,"name":"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]}],"conviction_disclosures":[],"foreign_entities":[],"affiliated_organizations":[]},{"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/filings/463e58ec-1c71-431c-a959-f1a36b519d5b/","filing_uuid":"463e58ec-1c71-431c-a959-f1a36b519d5b","filing_type":"Q2","filing_type_display":"2nd Quarter - Report","filing_year":2026,"filing_period":"second_quarter","filing_period_display":"2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30)","filing_document_url":"https://lda.gov/filings/public/filing/463e58ec-1c71-431c-a959-f1a36b519d5b/print/","filing_document_content_type":"text/html","income":null,"expenses":"30000.00","expenses_method":"A","expenses_method_display":"A","posted_by_name":"Kenneth LaSala, Jr.","dt_posted":"2026-07-17T16:20:29-04:00","termination_date":null,"registrant_country":"United States of America","registrant_ppb_country":null,"registrant_address_1":"8251 Greensboro Drive","registrant_address_2":"Suite 650","registrant_different_address":true,"registrant_city":"McLean","registrant_state":"VA","registrant_zip":"22102","registrant":{"id":45788,"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/registrants/45788/","house_registrant_id":34411,"name":"INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS","description":null,"address_1":"8251 Greensboro Drive","address_2":"Suite 650","address_3":null,"address_4":null,"city":"McLean","state":"VA","state_display":"Virginia","zip":"22102","country":"US","country_display":"United States of America","ppb_country":"US","ppb_country_display":"United States of America","contact_name":"KENNETH LASALA, JR.","contact_telephone":"+1 703-273-0911","dt_updated":"2026-07-27T16:23:38.979290-04:00"},"client":{"id":153748,"url":"https://lda.gov/api/v1/clients/153748/","client_id":12,"name":"INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE CHIEFS","general_description":null,"client_government_entity":false,"client_self_select":true,"state":"VA","state_display":"Virginia","country":"US","country_display":"United States of America","ppb_state":"VA","ppb_state_display":"Virginia","ppb_country":"US","ppb_country_display":"United States of America","effective_date":"2007-08-14"},"lobbying_activities":[{"general_issue_code":"BUD","general_issue_code_display":"Budget/Appropriations","description":"The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration: - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":134,"name":"Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":34,"name":"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":247,"name":"Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"}]},{"general_issue_code":"COM","general_issue_code_display":"Communications/Broadcasting/Radio/TV","description":"The First Responder Network Authority Reauthorization Act of 2026 (H.R. 7386), provisions relating to the removal of the statutory sunset date for the federal First Responder Network Authority. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Issues relating to SAFECOM. Issues relating to cybersecurity in fire and EMS departments. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290/H.R. 7031), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation (NG) 9-1-1. The Next Generation 9-1-1 Act (H.R. 6505), provisions to fund a nationwide transition to NG 9-1-1. Issues relating to the NextNav petition in the Lower 900 MHz band. Issues relating to alarms going directly to emergency communications centers. Issues relating to the Qualcomm petition regarding the 5G device-to-device communications.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":53,"name":"Federal Communications Commission (FCC)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":175,"name":"Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)"},{"id":112,"name":"Natl Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TAX","general_issue_code_display":"Taxation/Internal Revenue Code","description":"First Responders Retirement Parity Act (H.R. 2382), provisions relating to firefighters' participation in state pension plans. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"DIS","general_issue_code_display":"Disaster Planning/Emergencies","description":"The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The BUILD America 250 Act (H.R. 8870), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts and authorizing the Consumer Product Safety Commission to set fire-safety standards for e-mobility devices.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":46,"name":"Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)"},{"id":11,"name":"Executive Office of the President (EOP)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"The Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Homeland Security and Further Additional Continuing Appropriation Act (P.L. 119-86), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the sharing of information about terrorist threats to local fire departments. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Issues relating to staffing reductions at FEMA, the U.S. Fire Administration, and the National Fire Academy and delays in grant payments. Issues related to creating an improved national mutual aid system. Issues relating to reform of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the council created by Executive Order 14180, Council To Assess the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 (H.R. 4669), provisions relating to the U.S. Fire Administration and the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grants. Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. Issues relating to the appointment of a U.S. Fire Administrator.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HCR","general_issue_code_display":"Health Issues","description":"The FY 2027 Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9260), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Firefighter Registry for Cancer. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation and Prevention Program. - National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health's National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. - World Trade Center Health Program. - Funding for the SIREN grant program for rural EMS. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program. Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to fire safety in home oxygen systems and reimbursement for the installation of thermal fuses. The Protecting Access to Ground Ambulance Medical Services Act (H.R. 2232/S. 1643), provisions to extend the add-on payments for ambulance transport of Medicare patients. Issues relating to the staffing reductions at the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer, Fire Fighter Fatality Investigation, WTC Health, and Prevention Program and National Personal Protective Technology Laboratory. Issues relating to firefighter cancer. Issues relating to the acquisition of medications and medical equipment used by EMS. The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":134,"name":"Centers For Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)"},{"id":136,"name":"Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)"},{"id":34,"name":"Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":175,"name":"Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"NAT","general_issue_code_display":"Natural Resources","description":"The FY 2027 Department of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9171), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Agriculture: - Volunteer Fire Assistance program. - State Fire Assistance program. Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to increase eligibility for the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TRA","general_issue_code_display":"Transportation","description":"The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration. - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act (S. 4084), provisions to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires. H.R. 6948, provisions to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire. The SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 7390), provisions to ensure effective emergency response to incidents involving autonomous vehicles. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to pipeline safety and pipeline safety grants. Issues relating to procedures for venting and burning hazardous materials in tanker cars. Issues relating to automatic vehicle crash notifications. Issues relating Federal Rail Administration's \"vent and burn\" guidance. 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Specifically: appropriations regarding international conservation and foreign assistance funding; federal funding for international wildlife conservation; federal funding to address plastic pollution; implementation of the National Strategy on Wildlife Trafficking and the END Wildlife Trafficking Act; efforts to promote tropical forest conservation and prevent deforestation and illegal timber trade, including implementation of the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act; efforts to promote marine conservation and prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; efforts to support domestic wildlife conservation and tribal-led efforts to restore and manage bison on tribal lands, including in support of Tribal food sovereignty; federal funding to promote sustainable food systems; efforts to prevent pandemics at the source; federal funding to support adaptation and resilience and promote renewable energy, and provisions regarding these matters included in the House and Senate Budget Resolutions and House and Senate FY2027 funding bills and the Presidents FY27 budget request and rescissions packages. 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Advocating against proposed rescissions of previously enacted foreign assistance funding, including for international conservation. FY2027 Budget for Interior, Environment and Other Programs - support robust funding for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Law Enforcement and International programs, including the Multinational Species Conservation Funds; support funding for other Interior/Environment programs, including National Park Service International Program, US Forest Service Office of International Programs, Endangered Species Act, EPA programs to address plastic pollution and food waste, and USGS programs to research the impacts of plastic pollution on human health and the environment; support language protecting the Arctic Ocean and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas development; support language on USFWS activities to address wildlife trafficking and zoonotic disease spillover; support language to establish a robust recycling regime in the U.S and improve systems to prevent plastics pollution and materials waste; support language on ensuring safeguards for activities in parks and protected areas; support dedicated funding for conservation and restoration of black-footed ferrets, bison, and other endangered species, including programs that support Tribally managed bison herds; support freshwater conservation programs. 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FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Budget - support report language and funding for efforts to prevent illegal fishing and illegal imports of timber, seafood, and wildlife. FY2027 Budget for Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies - support funding to develop a robust recycling regime in the U.S.; support language to promote the development and deployment of renewable thermal energy. 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The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":46,"name":"Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)"},{"id":11,"name":"Executive Office of the President (EOP)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":175,"name":"Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOM","general_issue_code_display":"Homeland Security","description":"The Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act (H.R. 9310), provisions relating to funding for fire service programs: - Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. - Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant program. - U.S. Fire Administration. - Urban Search and Rescue system. - Urban Areas Security Initiative. - State Homeland Security Grant Program. 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Enhancing Stakeholder Support and Outreach for Preparedness Grants Act (H.R. 4058), provisions to require FEMA to provide outreach and technical assistance to grantees for the homeland security grants. Issues relating to re-establishing the Board of Visitors for the National Fire Academy. 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The Comprehensive Alternative Response for Emergencies Act (H.R. 2538/S. 3145), provisions to reimburse fire and EMS departments for treating Medicare patients in place. The Community Paramedicine Act (H.R. 4011), provisions to fund Community Paramedicine and Mobile Integrated Health (CP/MIH) programs. The EMS Counts Act (H.R. 3791), provisions to direct the Bureau of Labor Statistics to accurately count the number of EMS practitioners in the United States. Issues relating to the reimbursement of blood products by EMS providers. Issues relating to the reimbursement of emergency medical service and ground ambulance transport provided to Medicare and Medicaid patients. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to electronic patient care reporting systems. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance. Issues relating to the implementation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (P.L. 115-83) and the storage of medicines by fire and EMS departments. Issues relating to building and safety standards in healthcare facilities. 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Issues relating to the implementation of the recommendations of the Wildland Fire Mitigation and Management Commission. Wildfire Response Improvement Act (H.R. 1393), provisions relating to evaluating the cost-effectiveness of mitigating the effects of wildland fires. Fix Our Forests Act (H.R. 471/S. 1462), provisions to mitigate the risk of wildland fires. Making National Parks Safer Act (S. 290), provisions to upgrade emergency communications centers in the National Park System to Next Generation 9-1-1. Tim's Act (H.R. 743), provisions to address federal wildland firefighting workforce issues. Issues relating to the implementation of Executive Order 13976, Empowering Commonsense Wildfire Prevention and Response. Veteran Wildland Firefighter Employment Act (H.R. 3560), provisions to authorize the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, in coordination with the Secretaries of Agriculture and Interior, to establish a pilot program to employ veterans in wildland firefighting. Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), provisions to direct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing federal programs, rules, and authorities that enable or inhibit wildfire mitigation across federal and non-federal land ownership boundaries. Wildfire Coordination Act (H.R. 3923), provisions to establish a Wildfire Science and Technology Advisory Board to coordinate federal wildfire research, translate it into practical applications, and establish partnerships with private and federally- funded research entities. Wildfire Risk Evaluation Act (H.R. 3924), provisions to create a Quadrennial Fire Review. The review would include a quantitative analysis of changes to the built and natural environments and the impact on wildfire mitigation, response, and recovery. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. Issues relating to the creation of the U.S. Wildland Fire Service. The Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567), an amendment to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program. The Agricultural Act of 2026 (S. 5526), provisions to expand eligibility of the Volunteer Fire Assistance program.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":56,"name":"Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":18,"name":"Office of Management & Budget (OMB)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"}]},{"general_issue_code":"TRA","general_issue_code_display":"Transportation","description":"The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Transportation: - Funding for the following grant programs at the Pipeline and Hazardous Safety Administration. - Assistance for Local Emergency Response Training. - Pipeline Emergency Response Grant program. Responder and Recovery Safety in EV Fires Act (S. 4084), provisions to establish a working group to review and establish guidance and best practices for responding to electric vehicle fires. H.R. 6948, provisions to require each new electric and hybrid vehicle to be equipped with technology that allows the timely extinguishment of an electric vehicle battery fire. The SELF DRIVE Act (H.R. 7390), provisions to ensure effective emergency response to incidents involving autonomous vehicles. Issues relating to the supply chain and delivery and cost of fire and EMS apparatus and equipment. Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. Issues related to fire safety, electric charging stations, and lithium batteries. Issues relating to emissions requirements for fire and EMS apparatus. Issues relating to fire safety and emergency operations in incidents involving electric and autonomous vehicles. AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act (H.R. 979/S. 315), provisions to retain AM radios in vehicles for emergency alerts. Setting Consumer Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries Act (H.R. 973/S. 389), provisions to require the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue safety standards for lithium-ion batteries in micromobility devices. Issues relating to pipeline safety and pipeline safety grants. Issues relating to procedures for venting and burning hazardous materials in tanker cars. Issues relating to automatic vehicle crash notifications. Issues relating Federal Rail Administration's \"vent and burn\" guidance. The BUILD America Act (H.R. 8870)/the Railway Safety Act (H.R. 7748/S. 3903)/Railroad Safety Enhancement Act (H.R. 7662), provisions relating to railway safety and hazardous materials transportation and the transmission of rail consist information to intelligence fusion centers. Issues relating to the National EMS Advisory Council and its reformulation. Issues relating to the NHTSA Office of EMS.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":46,"name":"Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)"},{"id":172,"name":"Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)"},{"id":174,"name":"Federal Railroad Administration"},{"id":5,"name":"Government Accountability Office (GAO)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":175,"name":"Natl Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)"},{"id":77,"name":"Natl Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)"},{"id":247,"name":"Pipeline & Hazardous Materials Safety Administration"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":40,"name":"Transportation, Dept of (DOT)"}]},{"general_issue_code":"LAW","general_issue_code_display":"Law Enforcement/Crime/Criminal Justice","description":"Fighting Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act (S. 825), provisions to provide behavioral health resources to first responders at the U.S. Department of Justice. Issues relating to the handling of claims at the Public Safety Officers' Benefits program. Issues relating to the implementation of the Protecting Patient Access to Emergency Medications Act (P.L. 115-83) and the storage of medicines by fire and EMS departments.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":157,"name":"Bureau of Justice Assistance"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"HOU","general_issue_code_display":"Housing","description":"The FY 2027 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act (H.R. 9170), provisions to fund the following programs at the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development: - Funding programs to fund the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in public housing. - Issues related to the development of standards and guidelines for point access block housing. Issues relating to incentivizing the installation of automatic fire sprinklers in homes. High Rise Fire Sprinkler Incentive Act (H.R. 173/S. 504), provisions to provide tax incentives to promote the retrofit installation of automatic fire sprinklers in high-rise buildings. The Facilitating Increased Resilience, Environmental Weatherization And Lowered Liability (FIREWALL) Act (S. 1323/H.R. 6473), provisions to provide a tax incentive to homeowners to make their homes safe from disasters. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act (P.L. 119-101), issues relating to the safe egress from residential buildings. Issues relating to Small Business Administration disaster loans and the need to protect state and local building codes and inspections.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":34048,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"KENNETH","nickname":null,"middle_name":"PAUL","last_name":"LASALA","suffix":"jr","suffix_display":"JR"},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":149476,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"EDWARD","nickname":null,"middle_name":null,"last_name":"HERZIG","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false},{"lobbyist":{"id":143412,"prefix":"mr","prefix_display":"MR.","first_name":"STEVEN","nickname":null,"middle_name":"JOSEPH","last_name":"ALONZO","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":35,"name":"Housing & Urban Development, Dept of (HUD)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AVI","general_issue_code_display":"Aviation/Airlines/Airports","description":"Issues relating to the use of unmanned aerial systems in firefighting operations. The Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters Act of 2026 (H.R. 9970), issues relating to Medicare reimbursement for patient transport by ambulance. 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Specifically: appropriations regarding international conservation and foreign assistance funding; federal funding for international wildlife conservation; federal funding to address plastic pollution; implementation of the National Strategy on Wildlife Trafficking and the END Wildlife Trafficking Act; efforts to promote tropical forest conservation and prevent deforestation and illegal timber trade, including implementation of the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act; efforts to promote marine conservation and prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing; efforts to prevent illegal gold mining and related environmental impacts; efforts to support domestic wildlife conservation and tribal-led efforts to restore and manage bison on tribal lands, including in support of Tribal food sovereignty; federal funding to promote sustainable food systems and water conservation; efforts to prevent pandemics at the source; federal funding to support adaptation and resilience and promote renewable energy, and provisions regarding these matters included in the House and Senate Budget Resolutions and House and Senate FY2027 funding bills and the Presidents FY27 budget request and rescissions packages. Other Specific Activities: FY2027 International Affairs Budget and State, Foreign Operations - support robust international affairs budget including funding for biodiversity conservation and specific advocacy for the Global Environment Facility, the Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act, and the US Foundation for Natural Security and Counterterrorism; funding for the State Department to address wildlife trafficking, illegal timber trade, and other natural resource crimes; funding to implement the Lacey Act; funding to address ocean plastics pollution through the State Department and the Development Finance Corporation; funding to address IUU fishing and associated labor and human rights violations; funding to support adaptation, sustainable land use and forest conservation, and clean energy deployment in developing countries; funding in support of the Global Water Strategy and water basin conservation and management; and funding for the Development Finance Corporation to support environmental and conservation investments. Advocating against proposed rescissions of previously enacted foreign assistance funding, including for international conservation. FY2027 Budget for Interior, Environment and Other Programs - support robust funding for U.S. Fish & Wildlife Services Law Enforcement and International Affairs programs, including the Multinational Species Conservation Funds; support funding for other Interior/Environment programs, including National Park Service International Program, US Forest Service Office of International Programs, Endangered Species Act, EPA programs to address plastic pollution and food waste, and USGS programs to research the impacts of plastic pollution on human health and the environment; support language protecting the Arctic Ocean and Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas development; support language on USFWS activities to address wildlife trafficking and zoonotic disease spillover; support language to establish a robust recycling regime in the U.S and improve systems to prevent plastics pollution and materials waste; support language on ensuring safeguards for activities in parks and protected areas; support dedicated funding for conservation and restoration of black-footed ferrets, bison, and other endangered species, including programs that support Tribally managed bison herds; support strong funding for water conservation programs, including WaterSMART. Oppose riders to undermine or weaken Endangered Species Act protections. FY2027 Commerce, Justice and Science Budget - support funding and report language for programs addressing illegal, unregulated and reported (IUU) fishing, ocean plastic pollution/marine debris, NOAA programs in support of marine mammal conservation, including right whales, and NIST circular economy programs; oppose riders threatening marine mammals, including protected and endangered whale species. FY2027 Agriculture Budget - support funding for Farm Bill conservation programs and programs to improve food safety and security and monitor, prevent animal/human disease transmission, promote sustainable agriculture and food systems; prevent illegal timber trade; reduce food loss and waste; and for Tribal conservation and food sovereignty initiatives. FY2027 Department of Homeland Security Budget - support report language and funding for efforts to prevent illegal fishing and illegal imports of timber, seafood, and wildlife. FY2027 Budget for Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies - support funding to develop a robust recycling regime in the U.S.; support language to promote the development and deployment of renewable thermal energy. FY2027 Budget for Labor, Health, and Human Services - support language for NIH research into the human health impacts of plastic-related pollution.","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":41233,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JONATHON","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WILL","last_name":"GARTSHORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":146,"name":"Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)"},{"id":49,"name":"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":111,"name":"Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)"},{"id":203,"name":"Overseas Private Investment Corp (OPIC)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":39,"name":"State, Dept of (DOS)"},{"id":41,"name":"Treasury, Dept of"},{"id":142,"name":"U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)"},{"id":22,"name":"U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"}]},{"general_issue_code":"ENV","general_issue_code_display":"Environment/Superfund","description":"ENV Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: international conservation and foreign assistance funding; the Arctic region; wildlife trafficking; international wildlife conservation funding; forest and freshwater conservation; illegal deforestation & timber trade; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; plastic pollution; zoonotic spillover prevention; and climate change and renewable energy. Other Specific Activities: Support stronger protections in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and National Petroleum Reserve - Alaska; oppose oil and gas development in the Refuge and the Arctic Outer Continental Shelf, including related amendments offered to National Defense Authorization Act Support legislation to support the development of renewable thermal technologies, including expansion of the investment tax credit and Advanced Manufacturing Production Credit Recycling Infrastructure and Accountability Act (H.R. 2145) - support STEWARD Act (S. 351) - support EXIM Reauthorization (not yet introduced) - advocate for environmental integrity provisions Advocate for strong congressional oversight of the Development Finance Corporation Cultivating Investment in Recycling and Circular Local Economies (CIRCLE) Act (H.R. 4166) - support Support development of legislation to establish a national system of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) The Research for Environmental Uses and Sustainable Economies (REUSE) Act (S. 2110) - support Microplastics Safety Act (H.R. 4486/S. 2353) - support National Coordination on Adaptation and Resilience for Security Act of 2026 (not yet introduced) - support","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":41233,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JONATHON","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WILL","last_name":"GARTSHORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":49,"name":"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":111,"name":"Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":39,"name":"State, Dept of (DOS)"},{"id":41,"name":"Treasury, Dept of"},{"id":142,"name":"U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)"},{"id":22,"name":"U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"}]},{"general_issue_code":"MAR","general_issue_code_display":"Marine/Maritime/Boating/Fisheries","description":"Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: international and foreign assistance funding; marine conservation; marine mammal conservation, including right whales; the Arctic region; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; sustainable aquaculture; wildlife trafficking; international fishing subsidies; ocean plastic pollution; oceans-related climate change; and the international treaty on Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ). Other Specific Activities: FISH Act (S. 688 / H.R. 3756) - support Protecting Global Fisheries Act (S. 1369) - support HARPOON Act (S. 2674) - support Bycatch Reduction Act (S. 4938) Save Our Seas 2.0 Amendments Act (S. 216) - support Support strengthening US tools to combat IUU fishing, increase transparency and traceability requirements for seafood Support capacity building efforts to strengthen fisheries management and combat IUU fishing and forced labor Support addressing forced labor in seafood supply chains Marine Aquaculture Research Act (S. 2586) - support","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":41233,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JONATHON","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WILL","last_name":"GARTSHORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":201,"name":"Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":38,"name":"Labor, Dept of (DOL)"},{"id":198,"name":"Natl Economic Council (NEC)"},{"id":111,"name":"Natl Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":39,"name":"State, Dept of (DOS)"},{"id":171,"name":"U.S. Coast Guard (USCG)"},{"id":22,"name":"U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"}]},{"general_issue_code":"NAT","general_issue_code_display":"Natural Resources","description":"Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; the Arctic region; endangered species; international wildlife conservation funding; illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing; wildlife trafficking; tropical forest conservation and preventing deforestation and illegal timber trade; preventing pandemics at the source by addressing deforestation and high-risk wildlife trade; water conservation and water security; grassland conservation; and resilience and adaptation. Other Specific Activities: FOREST Act (not yet reintroduced) - support North American Grasslands Conservation Act (not yet reintroduced) - support Gold Mining Partnership Act - support Indian Buffalo Management Act (H.R. 7954 / S. 3478) - support Support maintaining and increased funding from DOI and USDA to support tribal-led restoration and management of bison herds, including in support of food sovereignty Wildlife Road Crossings Program Reauthorization Act (H.R.6078 / S. 3503) - support Safeguarding Americas Future and Environment Act (not yet reintroduced) - support Reauthorization of Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act (S. 4011) - support Rio Grande Water Security Act (not yet reintroduced) - support Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497) - support provisions on freshwater conservation in the Rio Grande Basin","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":41233,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JONATHON","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WILL","last_name":"GARTSHORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":146,"name":"Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":39,"name":"State, Dept of (DOS)"},{"id":41,"name":"Treasury, Dept of"},{"id":142,"name":"U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"},{"id":22,"name":"U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)"}]},{"general_issue_code":"ANI","general_issue_code_display":"Animals","description":"Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding: federal funding for international wildlife conservation; and endangered species. Other Specific Activities: Black-footed Ferret Recovery Program - support additional agency funding, support maintaining existing prairie dog management plans on national grasslands Oppose legislative proposals and proposed regulations to weaken the Endangered Species Act Captive Primate Safety Act (H.R. 3199) - support Legislation to strengthen USFWS International Affairs and Office of Law Enforcement programs supporting species conservation and countering wildlife trafficking (not yet introduced) - support Critically Endangered Species Conservation Act of 2026 (H.R. 10073) - support","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":41233,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JONATHON","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WILL","last_name":"GARTSHORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":36,"name":"Interior, Dept of (DOI)"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"},{"id":142,"name":"U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS)"},{"id":212,"name":"U.S. Forest Service"}]},{"general_issue_code":"AGR","general_issue_code_display":"Agriculture","description":"Monitor and evaluate federal initiatives, both authorizing and appropriations related, and regulatory matters regarding sustainable agriculture and food systems; grassland conservation and sustainable grazing; regenerative agriculture; sustainable biofuels; and food loss and waste. Other Specific Activities: Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567) - support strong provisions related to conservation and sustainable food systems Agriculture Act of 2026 - support strong provisions related to conservation and sustainable food systems Conservation Reserve Program Improvement and Flexibility Act (H.R. 5111 / S. 2608) Food Date Labeling Act (S.2541 / H.R.4987) - support New Opportunities for Technological Innovation, Mitigation, and Education To Overcome Waste (NO TIME TO Waste) Act (H.R. 2883/S. 1395) - support Reduce Food Loss and Waste Act - support North American Grasslands Conservation Act (not yet reintroduced) - support CRP Improvement Act (H.R. 5111 / S. 2608) American Prairie Conservation Act (S. 1209) - support Habitat Connectivity on Working Lands Act (H.R. 2235 / S. 4091) - support RANCH Act (S. 5277) - support","foreign_entity_issues":"","lobbyists":[{"lobbyist":{"id":41233,"prefix":null,"prefix_display":null,"first_name":"JONATHON","nickname":null,"middle_name":"WILL","last_name":"GARTSHORE","suffix":null,"suffix_display":null},"covered_position":null,"new":false}],"government_entities":[{"id":23,"name":"Agriculture, Dept of (USDA)"},{"id":49,"name":"Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)"},{"id":2,"name":"HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES"},{"id":1,"name":"SENATE"}]}],"conviction_disclosures":[],"foreign_entities":[],"affiliated_organizations":[]}]}