Issues related to sustainable packaging and circular economy, including infrastructure investment, composting, collection, recycling, end-market development, and claims, including HR 6832 (The Packaging Claims and Knowledge Act), S 351 (The Steward Act), and HR 4466 (The Circle Act).
Funding for continued agricultural research and development programs for specialty crops, including Feed the Future Innovation Labs led by U.S. Universities.
Issues related to promotion of healthy/positive hydration including areas of public-private collaboration, ingredient safety and disclosure, and protection of consumer choice in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Issues related national uniformity for ingredients/labeling and self-GRAS reform, Fresh and Affordable Foods Act (Discussion Draft)
Issues related to farmer support and long-term agricultural development, including support for regenerative agricultural, agricultural R&D, and technical assistance programs.
Issues related to import of unavailable natural resources, including coffee and impact of tariffs on domestically sourced aluminum.
Issues related to the creation of an Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to incentivize private sector recycling investments, including HR 4466 (The Circle Act).