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Issues Legislative Priorities for the 113th Congress, 1st Session
The following is a list of grassroots campaign and priority issues for the 113th Congress, 1st Session, adopted by the AFBF Board of Directors at the AFBF Annual Meeting in Nashville, Tenn.
If you have any questions regarding the priority issues, please contact Kendra Keller, Director, Legislative Services, kendrak@fb.org, (202) 406-3680.
Farm Bureau Priority Issues
Water Resources
Work for passage of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) and for reform to the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund and the Inland Waterways Trust Fund.
Farm bill
Work for passage of a new farm bill that meets our core principles by September 2013.
Renewable Fuels
Defend the standards and incentives necessary to further develop the U.S. renewable fuels industry.
Labor
Work for legislation in early 2013 that addresses both long- and short-term agricultural labor needs.
Clean Water Act
Oppose EPA efforts to expand the scope of “navigable waters” subject to federal regulation under the Clean Water Act (CWA).
Oppose expansion of federal CWA permit requirements for poultry and livestock farms and ranches.
Tax Reform
Protect farmer and rancher business tax interests in the debate on fiscal policy and tax reform.
- Expiring Tax Provisions
- UBIT
- Estate Taxes
- Health Insurance
- Capital Gains
- Estate Taxes
- Marketplace Fairness Act
Food Safety
Protect farmer and rancher interests in development of FDA food safety regulations.
Other Issues