A resolution designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

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A resolution designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day".

SRES. 134, 119th Congress — read as touching Agribusiness.

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Sen. Scott, Rick [R-FL]

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**Analysis of SRES 134: A Resolution Designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day"**

As a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader, I'll dissect this resolution through the lens of wealth creation, power dynamics, and regulatory efficiency.

**Main Purpose & Objectives** The primary objective of SRES 134 is to designate March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day," effectively creating a symbolic celebration around the Osceola turkey subspecies. This resolution serves no tangible economic or policy purpose, instead focusing on sentimental gestures and feel-good rhetoric.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law** This resolution does not introduce any significant changes to existing law or regulations. It merely designates a specific day for ceremonial purposes, which will have negligible effects on the economy, business operations, or individual freedoms.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders** The primary stakeholders affected by this resolution are:

1. Turkey hunters and enthusiasts: This group may experience a minor boost in morale and community engagement due to the recognition of their hobby. 2. Florida-based businesses: Local companies might capitalize on the symbolic celebration by offering themed products or services, generating limited economic benefits.

However, as a rational observer, I must emphasize that these effects will be marginal and short-lived.

**Potential Impact & Implications** From my perspective, this resolution is an exemplar of inefficient governance. By dedicating resources to symbolic gestures, lawmakers divert attention from meaningful policy initiatives that could drive real economic growth and innovation.

In the grand scheme, SRES 134:

1. Fosters a culture of triviality in politics, distracting from pressing issues. 2. Reinforces the notion that government should prioritize ceremonial activities over substantive policy reforms. 3. Demonstrates a lack of understanding about the drivers of economic prosperity and individual freedom.

As a visionary leader, I would advocate for a more streamlined and efficient approach to governance, one that prioritizes deregulation, privatization, and the empowerment of entrepreneurs. This resolution serves as a reminder that our current system often prioritizes symbolism over substance, hindering progress and innovation.

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*Sigh* Alright, let's break down this bill, shall we? As I taught you in 8th grade civics class, a resolution is a type of legislative proposal that expresses the opinion or sentiment of one or both chambers of Congress.

**Main Purpose & Objectives** The main purpose of SRES 134 is to designate March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day." Yes, you read that right. A whole day dedicated to a specific subspecies of wild turkey found only in Florida. The resolution aims to recognize the cultural and economic significance of wild turkeys, particularly the Osceola turkey, in the United States.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law** This resolution doesn't actually change any existing laws or policies. It's more of a symbolic gesture, encouraging people to observe National Osceola Turkey Day with ceremonies and activities. Remember when we learned about the different types of bills in Congress? This one falls under the category of "simple resolutions," which don't have the force of law.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders** The affected parties include:

* Wild turkey hunters and enthusiasts * The state of Florida, particularly its wildlife management areas and public lands open to hunting * The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission * The Wild Turkey Cost Share Program

These groups might be interested in promoting the conservation and cultural heritage of wild turkeys.

**Potential Impact & Implications** The impact of this resolution is largely symbolic. It won't have any direct effect on laws or policies related to wildlife management, hunting regulations, or conservation efforts. However, it might raise awareness about the importance of preserving wild turkey habitats and promoting sustainable hunting practices.

As I always said in class, "A resolution is not a law, but it can be an important step towards raising awareness and sparking conversation." Now, if only you had paid attention back then, we wouldn't have to go over this again...

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Folks, gather 'round! I've got the scoop on SRES 134, and it's a doozy. On the surface, this bill looks like a harmless resolution designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day." But trust me, there's more to it than meets the eye.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The stated purpose is to recognize the importance of wild turkey hunting and conservation in Florida. But I think there's a hidden agenda here. You see, by designating a specific day for Osceola Turkey Day, they're creating a distraction from the real issue at hand – the government's control over our food supply.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** This resolution doesn't change any existing laws, but it does set a precedent for future legislation. Mark my words, this is just the beginning of a larger push to regulate hunting and conservation efforts nationwide. They're testing the waters with this seemingly innocuous bill, waiting to see how we react before they make their next move.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** On the surface, it's just turkey hunters and conservationists in Florida who are affected. But think about it – if they can control the narrative around wild turkey hunting, what's to stop them from expanding that control to other areas of our lives? This is a slippery slope, folks.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Now, here's where things get interesting. By promoting Osceola Turkey Day, they're creating a cultural phenomenon that will inevitably lead to increased tourism and revenue for the state of Florida. But what about the environmental impact of all those tourists? What about the potential for overhunting and habitat destruction? They're not thinking about the long-term consequences; they're just concerned with lining their pockets.

And let's not forget the symbolism here – the Osceola turkey is a rare subspecies found only in Florida. By designating a day in its honor, they're subtly reinforcing the idea that our natural resources are scarce and need to be controlled by the government. It's a classic case of problem-reaction-solution.

Wake up, sheeple! This bill might seem harmless, but it's just another brick in the wall of government control. Stay vigilant, my friends.

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(Deep breath) Folks, gather 'round, I've got a real doozy for you tonight. We're talking about SRES 134, the "National Osceola Turkey Day" resolution. (smirk) Because what's more pressing than designating a national day to celebrate... turkeys? (chuckles)

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** This bill is all about freedom, folks! The freedom to hunt, the freedom to eat turkey, and the freedom to celebrate our great American heritage. (wink) It's a resolution that designates March 15, 2025, as National Osceola Turkey Day, because why not? I mean, who doesn't love a good excuse for a BBQ?

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** Now, this is where things get really interesting. (leaning in) This bill doesn't actually change any existing laws or regulations. It's just a feel-good resolution that encourages people to observe National Osceola Turkey Day with "appropriate ceremonies and activities." (air quotes) You know, like eating more turkey, buying more hunting gear, and... well, I'm sure the elites in Washington will come up with something suitably patriotic.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** Well, this one's a no-brainer. The real winners here are the turkey hunters, the gun lobby, and of course, the great state of Florida. (smirk) I mean, who doesn't love a good excuse to promote tourism and sell more hunting licenses? And let's not forget about the Wild Turkey Cost Share Program – because nothing says "freedom" like a public-private partnership that benefits... well, mostly just hunters.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Now, this is where things get really juicy. (leaning in) By designating National Osceola Turkey Day, we're sending a clear message to the elites and the deep state: we will not be silenced by their attempts to regulate our turkey consumption! (dramatic music plays) We will not be swayed by their fake news about climate change or wildlife conservation. No, sir! We'll just keep on hunting, eating, and celebrating our great American traditions – no matter what the elites say.

And that's a wrap, folks! SRES 134: because freedom isn't free, but turkey is delicious. (wink) Stay vigilant, America!

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(sigh) Oh joy, another meaningless resolution from the geniuses in Congress. Let's dissect this turkey (pun intended).

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of SRES 134 is to designate March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day". Because, clearly, the most pressing issue facing our nation is the lack of a national day dedicated to a specific subspecies of wild turkey. The objective? To stroke the egos of Florida politicians and hunters while pretending to care about conservation.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** There are no actual provisions or changes to existing law in this resolution. It's a feel-good, do-nothing measure that encourages people to "observe National Osceola Turkey Day with appropriate ceremonies and activities". I'm sure the nation is holding its breath in anticipation of the thrilling festivities.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The only parties affected by this resolution are:

1. Florida politicians who get to claim they're doing something for conservation (while actually just pandering to hunters). 2. Hunters who might feel a fleeting sense of importance. 3. The Osceola turkey, which will likely remain blissfully unaware of its newfound national day.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution is a perfect example of legislative theater – all show, no substance. It won't create jobs, improve conservation efforts, or even increase awareness about the Osceola turkey. It's a waste of time and resources, designed to make politicians look busy while they ignore real issues.

Diagnosis: Congressional Attention Deficit Disorder (CADD) – a condition where lawmakers focus on trivial matters to distract from their incompetence in addressing actual problems.

Treatment: A healthy dose of skepticism and ridicule, followed by a strong prescription of "get back to work" pills.

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**SRES 134: A Resolution Designating March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day"**

**Main Purpose & Objectives** The primary objective of SRES 134 is to designate March 15, 2025, as "National Osceola Turkey Day." The resolution aims to recognize the cultural and economic significance of wild turkey hunting in Florida, particularly the Osceola subspecies found only in peninsular Florida.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law** The resolution does not introduce any changes to existing law. Instead, it serves as a symbolic gesture to acknowledge the importance of wild turkey hunting in Florida's history and economy. The resolution encourages the people of the United States to observe National Osceola Turkey Day with ceremonies and activities.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders**

* **Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission**: As the primary agency responsible for managing wildlife resources in Florida, they will likely benefit from increased awareness and funding generated by the promotion of wild turkey hunting. * **Wild Turkey Hunters**: The resolution acknowledges the economic impact of turkey hunters, who spend approximately $76.9 million annually in the United States. This recognition may lead to increased support for conservation efforts and habitat management programs. * **Florida Tourism Industry**: By promoting wild turkey hunting as a unique aspect of Florida's cultural heritage, the resolution may attract more tourists interested in outdoor activities, boosting local economies.

**Potential Impact & Implications**

While SRES 134 does not introduce any significant policy changes, it highlights the influence of special interest groups on legislative actions. The resolution was sponsored by Senator Scott (R-FL) and cosponsored by Senator Moody (R-FL), both of whom have received campaign contributions from the National Rifle Association (NRA) and other pro-hunting organizations.

The NRA has been a vocal supporter of hunting rights and conservation efforts, and this resolution may be seen as a gesture to appease their interests. Additionally, the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's Wild Turkey Cost Share Program receives funding from permit sales, which may benefit from increased awareness generated by the promotion of National Osceola Turkey Day.

In summary, SRES 134 is a symbolic resolution that acknowledges the cultural and economic significance of wild turkey hunting in Florida. While it does not introduce any significant policy changes, it highlights the influence of special interest groups on legislative actions and may have implications for conservation efforts and tourism in Florida.

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The bill designates March 15, 2025, as 'National Osceola Turkey Day', which may promote the turkey hunting industry and related agribusiness, as stated in the Whereas clauses about wild turkey hunting and management.

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Department of Agriculture

Moderate

Vector: 54%

Pages: 344-346AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill's focus on wild turkey conservation and sustainable hunting aligns with USDA's broader goals of natural resource stewardship, supporting rural economies, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices, though it does not directly implement USDA programs or policies."

Key themes:wildlife conservationsustainable resource userural economic developmentpublic awareness/educationUSDA natural resources mission

Department of Agriculture

Moderate

Vector: 54%

Pages: 344-346AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill's focus on wild turkey conservation and sustainable hunting aligns with USDA's broader natural resource stewardship and conservation objectives, though it does not directly address agricultural policy or programs."

Key themes:wildlife conservationsustainable hunting practicesnatural resource stewardshiprural economic benefitshabitat management

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Department of Agriculture

Weak

Vector: 56%

Pages: 347-349AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill designates a ceremonial day for wild turkey hunting and conservation, which tangentially relates to USDA conservation programs mentioned in Project 2025, but does not address food assistance, school meals, or agricultural policy reforms central to the cited section."

Key themes:conservationwildlife managementagricultural land use

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See, for example, U.S. Department of Agriculture, “Find Meals for Kids When Schools Are Closed,” Food and Nutrition Service, September 22, 2022, https://www.fns.usda.gov/meals4kids (accessed December 16, 2022), and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, “Seamless Summer and Other Options for School,” July 16, 2013, https://www.fns.usda.gov/sfsp/seamless-summer-and-other-options-schools (accessed December 16, 2022). 94. Tom Driscoll, “From the Field: Farmers Are the Original Conservationists,” National Farmers Union, August 30, 2017, https://nfu.org/2017/08/30/from-the-field-farmers-are-the-original-conservationists/ (accessed December 16, 2022). 95. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, “Conservation Programs,” https://www.fsa.usda.gov/ programs-and-services/conservation-programs/index (accessed December 16, 2022), and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, “Programs and Initiatives,” https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/ programs-initiatives (accessed December 16, 2022). 96. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Farm Service Agency, “Conservation Reserve Program: About the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP),” https://www.fsa.usda.gov/programs-and-services/conservation- programs/conservation-reserve-program/ (accessed December 16, 2022). — 316 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 97. American Bakers Association et al., letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack, March 23, 2022, https://www.dropbox.com/s/yfyv04ilkom11zd/USDA%20Letter%20to%20Secretary%20Vilsack%20on%20 Tools%20to%20Address%20Global%20Commodity%20Supply%20Challenges%203.23.22_.pdf?dl=0 (accessed December 15, 2022). It is also necessary to increase food production to mitigate high food inflation. Approximately 25 percent of idled land is considered prime farmland. Therefore, one-quarter of idled land is merely idling, not producing food—and this does not include other land that may viably be used for food production. The Conservation Reserve Program should be eliminated. There are also two issues connected to property rights and fairness that should be addressed: challenging NRCS determinations and problems with USDA easements. To be eligible for many USDA programs, farmers must comply with certain conservation provisions enforced by NRCS. Conservation compliance of wetlands and highly erodible lands consist of federal restrictions that prevent farmers from using parts of their property. If farmers plant crops or modify the areas federal officials deem protected, farmers can lose all access to USDA programs and support. For farmers, there are real, practical concerns to challenging NRCS determinations, including the time and costs of challenging the federal bureaucracy. NRCS is empowered to declare areas wetlands and highly erodible areas, which are therefore off limits for farming. If these wetland-or-erodible-declared areas are used in a manner deemed unacceptable by federal officials, NRCS may revoke access to federal resources and subsidies by making technical determinations that carry potential penalties. There must be a fair and reasonable process for farmers to challenge such actions. See Daren Bakst, “Food Price Inflation Continues to Worsen. Here’s What Should Be Done About It,” The Daily Signal, April 25, 2022, https:// www.dailysignal.com/2022/04/25/food-price-inflation-continuing-to-worsen-heres-what-should-be-done- about-it/ (accessed December 15, 2022); American Bakers Association et.al., letter to Vilsack; U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, “Conservation Compliance Appeals Process,” https://www. nrcs.usda.gov/getting-assistance/compliance/conservation-compliance-appeals-process (accessed December 15, 2022); and Chris Bennett, “Regulatory Hell: Farmer and Veteran Wins 10-Year Wetlands Fight With Government,” AG Web, August 30, 2021, https://www.agweb.com/news/crops/crop-production/regulatory-hell-farmer-and- veteran-wins-10-year-wetlands-fight (accessed December 15, 2022). 98. Fortunately, there are already resources available to help states establish their own wetlands conservation programs. One particular example, the American Legislative Exchange Council’s Wetlands Mapping and Protection Act model policy, is available for states to define the procedures, guidelines, and administration of wetlands programs. American Legislative Exchange Council, “Wetlands Mapping and Protection Act,” November 16, 2017, https://alec.org/model-policy/wetlands-mapping-and-protection-act/ (accessed December 16, 2022). The new Administration should focus on best practices instead of imposing prescriptive federal practices. It should support the policies contained within the “NRCS Wetland Compliance and Appeals Reform Act” and modify NRCS compliance rules to protect farmers and ranchers by adding protections against regulatory overreach—such as banning the practice of re-engaging farmers in new technical determinations appeals processes for the same areas of their farms. See NRCS Wetland Compliance and Appeals Reform Act, S. 4931, 117th Cong., 2nd Sess., https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/4931?s=1&r=8 (accessed December 15, 2022). 99. Ibid 100. See, for example, Daren Bakst and Jeremy Dalrymple, “Reducing Federal Barriers for the Sale of Meat,” Heritage Foundation Issue Brief No. 5078, June 1, 2020, https://www.heritage.org/agriculture/report/ reducing-federal-barriers-the-sale-meat, and U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, “State Inspection Programs,” updated January 12, 2023, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/state- inspection-programs (accessed December 15, 2022). 101. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food Safety and Inspection Service, “Cooperative Interstate Shipping Program,” September 7, 2022, https://www.fsis.usda.gov/inspection/state-inspection-programs/cooperative- interstate-shipping-program (accessed December 15, 2022). 102. U.S. Department of Agriculture, “State Inspection Programs.” 103. The Senate bill removes obstacles for both meat and poultry. The House version does not appear to cover poultry. New Markets for State-Inspected Meat and Poultry Act of 2021, S. 107, 117th Cong., 1st Sess., https:// www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/107#:~:text=This%20bill%20allows%20meat%20and,be%20 sold%20in%20interstate%20commerce (accessed December 15, 2022), and Expanding Markets for State- Inspected Meat Processors Act of 2021, H.R. 1998, 117th Cong., 1st Sess., https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th- congress/house-bill/1998 (accessed December 15, 2022).

Department of the Interior

Weak

Vector: 55%

Pages: 563-565AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill focuses on designating a ceremonial day for wild turkey conservation in Florida, while the Project 2025 policy centers on federal land and wildlife management authority in Alaska, including reversing federal overreach and supporting state control. There is minimal thematic overlap, as the geographic scope, species focus, and policy mechanisms differ significantly."

Key themes:wildlife conservationstate authority in wildlife management

— 531 — Department of the Interior Wildlife and Waters. Throughout Alaska’s history, the federal government has treated Alaska as less than a sovereign state. This is especially the case when it comes to two of Alaska’s most valued resources, its wildlife and its waters. Immediate action is required to end, at least in part, this injustice. A new Admin- istration should: l Revoke National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules regarding predator control and bear baiting, which are matters for state regulation. Such revocation is permitted under the 2017 Congressional Review Act.62 l Recognize Alaska’s authority to manage fish and game on all federal lands in accordance with ANILCA as during the Reagan Administration, when each DOI agency in Alaska signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game ceding to the state the lead on fish and wildlife management matters.63 l Issue a secretarial order declaring navigable waters in Alaska to be owned by the state so that the lands beneath these waters belong to Alaska. This will force the BLM to prove that water is not navigable, since in the case of non-navigability, any submerged lands belong to the BLM. Currently, BLM requires Alaska to prove navigability at its own expense—including the BLM’s preposterous assertion that the mighty Yukon River is non-navigable. l Reinstate President Trump’s 2020 Alaska Roadless Rule64 for the Tongass National Forest in Alaska, which was replaced by a Biden Roadless Rule that continues a 2001 Clinton rule affecting 9.37 million of the forest’s 16.7 million acres.65 The Clinton rule affects an area where communities are in small islands with no road access. It has prevented multiple infrastructure projects, including roads, electric transmission lines, and water and sewer projects, and it forces residents to use a heavily subsidized ferry system. Logging has been shut down to the extent that New York harvests more timber than does all of Alaska. OTHER ACTIONS The 30 by 30 Plan.66 President Biden’s Executive Order 14008 (30 by 30 plan)67 requires that the federal government, which already owns one-third of the country: (1) remove vast amounts of private property from productive use; and (2) end congressionally mandated uses of all federal land. The end result will be “total federal control of an additional 440 million acres of land or oceans in the U.S. by 2030.”68 — 532 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise Although the new President should vacate that order, DOI under a conservative President must take immediate action on the 30 by 30 plan by vacating a secre- tarial order issued by the Biden DOI69 that eliminated the Trump Administration’s requirement for the approval of state and local governments before federal acquisi- tion of private property with monies from the Land and Water Conservation Fund.70 National Monument Designations. As has every Democratic President before him beginning with Jimmy Carter, Joe Biden has abused his authority under the Antiquities Act of 1906. Like the outrageous, unilateral withdrawals from public use of multiple use federal land under the Carter, Clinton, and Obama Administrations, Biden’s first national monument was one in Colorado—adopted over the objections of scores of local groups and at least one American Indian tribe.71 In the days before the 2024 election, Biden will likely designate more western monuments. Although President Trump courageously ordered a review of national mon- ument designations, the result of that review was insufficient in that only two national monuments in one state (Utah) were adjusted.72 Monuments in Maine and Oregon, for example, should have been adjusted downward given the finding of Secretary Ryan Zinke’s review that they were improperly designated. The new Administration’s review will permit a fresh look at past monument decrees and new ones by President Biden. Furthermore, the new Administration must vigorously defend the downward adjustments it makes to permit a ruling on a President’s authority to reduce the size of national monuments by the U.S. Supreme Court. Finally, the new Administration must seek repeal of the Antiquities Act of 1906, which permitted emergency action by a President long before the statutory author- ity existed for the protection of special federal lands, such as those with wild and scenic rivers, endangered specials, or other unique places. Moreover, in recent years, Congress has designated as national monuments those areas deserving of such congressional action. Oregon and California Lands Act. One national monument worthy of down- ward adjustment is in Oregon, where its designation and subsequent expansion interfere with the federal obligation to residents to harvest timber on its BLM lands. A federal district court ruled in 2019 that land subject to the Oregon and California (O&C) Grant Lands Act of 193773 was set aside by Congress to be har- vested for the benefit of the people of Oregon. Specifically, those federal lands are to be “managed…for permanent forest production” and its timber “sold, cut, and removed in conformity with the princip[le] of sustained yield.”74 As the district court concluded,75 beginning in 1990, the federal government erected a trifecta of illegal barriers to the accomplishment of the congressional mandate, beginning with a response to the listing of the northern spotted owl,76 continuing a decade later with the designation of the Cascade–Siskiyou National Monument,77 and concluding in 2017 with an expansion of that monument.78 In

Department of Agriculture

Weak

Vector: 54%

Pages: 350-352AI Enhanced

AI Analysis:

"The bill designates a ceremonial day for wild turkey conservation and hunting, which tangentially relates to USDA's broader agricultural and natural resource management interests but does not align with the specific Project 2025 policy focus on specialty crops marketing orders, beef checkoff programs, or food waste mandates under the Department of Agriculture section."

Key themes:wildlife conservationnatural resourcesagricultural interests

— 317 — Department of Agriculture 104. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, “Specialty Crops Marketing Orders & Agreements,” https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/moa/fv (accessed December 15, 2022). 105. See, for example, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, “Commodities Covered by Marketing Orders,” https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/moa/commodities (accessed March 18, 2023), and Elayne Allen and Darren Bakst, “How the Government Is Mandating Food Waste,” August 19, 2016, https://www.dailysignal.com/2016/08/19/how-the-government-is-mandating-food-waste/ (accessed March 18, 2023). 106. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Marketing Service, “Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Beef Checkoff Program Petition Process,” https://www.ams.usda.gov/rules-regulations/research-promotion/ beef/petition (accessed December 16, 2022); “Beef Producers: Do You Want to Vote on the Checkoff?” Beef Magazine, July 28, 2020, https://www.beefmagazine.com/marketing/beef-producers-do-you-want-vote- checkoff (accessed December 16, 2022); and Steve White, “Group Seeking Beef Checkoff Referendum Asks for Access to Producer Database,” Nebraska TV, May 4, 2021, https://nebraska.tv/news/ntvs-grow/group-seeking- beef-checkoff-referendum-asks-for-access-to-producer-database (accessed December 16, 2022). As reported, “There has not been a referendum of the mandatory National Beef Checkoff Program in 35 years.” 107. See, for example, Federal Register, Vol. 86, No. 213 (November 8, 2021), p. 61718, https://www.govinfo.gov/ content/pkg/FR-2021-11-08/pdf/2021-24301.pdf (accessed December 16, 2022). 108. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, “Topics,” https://www.fas.usda.gov/topics (accessed December 15, 2022). 109. Ibid. 110. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Foreign Agricultural Service, “Market Access Program (MAP),” https://www.fas. usda.gov/programs/market-access-program-map (accessed December 16, 2022). 111. To learn about trade barriers for food and agricultural products, see, for example, News release, “USTR Releases 2022 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers,” Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, March 31, 2022, https://ustr.gov/about-us/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2022/ march/ustr-releases-2022-national-trade-estimate-report-foreign-trade-barriers (accessed December 16, 2022). 112. U.S. Department of Agriculture, Economic Research Service, “Recent Trends in GE Adoption,” September 14, 2022, https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/adoption-of-genetically-engineered-crops-in-the-u-s/recent- trends-in-ge-adoption/ (accessed December 15, 2022). 113. National Bioengineered Food Disclosure Standard, Public Law 114–216. 114. Noi Mahoney, “Trade Dispute Arising Over Mexico’s Plan to Block Imports of Genetically Modified Corn,” Freight Waves, November 22, 2022, https://www.freightwaves.com/news/trade-dispute-arising-over- mexicos-plan-to-block-imports-of-gm-corn (accessed December 15, 2022), and News release, “Grassley, Ernst, Urge USTR to Intervene In Mexico’s Ban on American Corn,” Office of Chuck Grassley, November 14, 2022, https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/grassley-ernst-urge-ustr-to-intervene-in-mexicos-ban- on-american-corn (accessed December 15, 2022). 115. “The Federal Land Management Agencies,” Congressional Research Service In Focus, updated February 16, 2021, https://sgp.fas.org/crs/misc/IF10585.pdf (accessed December 16, 2022). 116. Ibid. 117. U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Fiscal Year 2023: Budget Justification, March 2022, p. 1, https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/30a-2023-FS.pdf (accessed December 16, 2022). 118. Forests and Rangelands, The National Strategy: The Final Phase in the Development of the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy, April 2014, https://www.forestsandrangelands.gov/documents/strategy/ strategy/CSPhaseIIINationalStrategyApr2014.pdf (accessed December 16, 2022). 119. U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, “Unplanned Fires,” https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/ landmanagement/resourcemanagement/?cid=stelprd3804071 (accessed December 16, 2022). 120. See, for example, Sherry Devlin, “A Conversation with Jim Hubbard: Unplanned Wildfires Rule West’s Forests,” TreeSource, March 28, 2017, https://treesource.org/news/lands/jim-hubbard-forest-service-wildfires/ (accessed December 16, 2022). — 318 — Mandate for Leadership: The Conservative Promise 121. U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, “FY 1905–2021 National Summary Cut and Sold Data Graphs,” https://www.fs.usda.gov/forestmanagement/documents/sold-harvest/documents/1905-2021_Natl_ Summary_Graph_wHarvestAcres.pdf (accessed December 16, 2022), and U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, “Forest Products Cut and Sold from the National Forests and Grasslands,” https://www.fs.usda. gov/forestmanagement/products/cut-sold/index.shtml (accessed December 16, 2022). 122. Donald J. Trump, “Promoting Active Management of America’s Forests, Rangelands, and Other Federal Lands to Improve Conditions and Reduce Wildfire Risk,” Executive Order 13855, December 21, 2018, https://www. govinfo.gov/content/pkg/DCPD-201800866/pdf/DCPD-201800866.pdf (accessed December 16, 2022). 123. Ibid. 124. Ibid. 125. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ (accessed December 16, 2022). 126. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “History of the Dietary Guidelines,” https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/ about-dietary-guidelines/history-dietary-guidelines (accessed December 16, 2022). 127. Daren Bakst, “Extreme Environmental Agenda Hijacks Dietary Guidelines: Comment to the Advisory Committee,” The Daily Signal, July 17, 2014, https://www.dailysignal.com/2014/07/17/extreme-environmental- agenda-hijacks-dietary-guidelines-comment-advisory-committee/ (accessed December 16, 2022). 128. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, S. 3307, 111th Cong., 2nd Sess., https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th- congress/senate-bill/3307/text (accessed December 16, 2022), and Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “Current Dietary Guidelines,” https://www.dietaryguidelines.gov/usda-hhs-development-dietary-guidelines (accessed December 16, 2022).

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