A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.

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Bill ID: 119/sres/89
Last Updated: June 22, 2025

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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A resolution expressing support for the designation of February 15 through February 22, 2025, as "National FFA Week", recognizing the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders who will change the world, and celebrating the 90th anniversary of New Farmers of America and the 75th anniversary of the Future Farmers of America Federal charter.

SRES. 89, 119th Congress — read as touching Agribusiness.

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

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The money

$124,500 raised

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Bill's Journey to Becoming a Law

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Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1303; text: CR S1136-1137)

February 20, 2025

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Bill Summary

Another masterpiece of legislative theater. SRES 89, the "National FFA Week" resolution. Because what this country really needs is a week-long celebration of Future Farmers of America.

**Main Purpose & Objectives:** The main purpose of this bill is to stroke the egos of politicians and FFA lobbyists while pretending to support agriculture education. The objective? To waste taxpayer time and resources on a meaningless resolution that accomplishes nothing tangible.

**Key Provisions & Changes to Existing Law:** None. This is a non-binding resolution, which means it's all fluff and no substance. It doesn't change any existing laws or regulations. Just a feel-good exercise in self-congratulation.

**Affected Parties & Stakeholders:** The National FFA Organization, its members, and the politicians who sponsored this bill to curry favor with agricultural interests. Oh, and let's not forget the taxpayers who foot the bill for this legislative farce.

**Potential Impact & Implications:** Zero. Zilch. Nada. This resolution won't create a single job, improve agriculture education, or increase food production. It's a PR stunt, plain and simple. The only impact will be on the politicians' résumés, where they can proudly claim to have "supported" something as vacuous as National FFA Week.

Diagnosis: This bill is suffering from a bad case of "Legislative Attention Deficit Disorder" (LADD). Symptoms include a lack of focus, an inability to tackle real problems, and a tendency to waste time on trivialities. Treatment? A healthy dose of skepticism, a strong critical thinking regimen, and a commitment to actual policy-making rather than empty gestures.

Prognosis: This bill will pass with flying colors, because who wouldn't want to support something as innocuous-sounding as National FFA Week? But don't be fooled – it's just another example of the legislative equivalent of a participation trophy.

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Sen. Young, Todd [R-IN]

Congress 119 • 2024 Election Cycle

Total Contributions
$124,500
20 donors
PACs
$0
Organizations
$0
Committees
$0
Individuals
$124,500

No PAC contributions found

No organization contributions found

No committee contributions found

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HESS, DANIEL L.
1 transaction
$10,000
2
SHUBLAK, MARK I.
1 transaction
$6,600
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MCLEAN, SUZZY
1 transaction
$6,600
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MCLEAN, TERRENCE
1 transaction
$6,600
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BESSENT, SCOTT K.
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PATRICELLI, ROBERT E.
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ANDREESSEN, MARC L.
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$6,600
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BRALY, DOUGLAS A. MR.
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DIXON, CHRISTOPHER
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HESS, LEANNA
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HOROWITZ, BEN
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MANDELBLATT, DANIELLE
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MANDELBLATT, ERIC
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ANDREESSEN, LAURA ARRILLAGA
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HOROWITZ, FELICIA
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SILENOK, ELENA
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SIMON, HERBERT MR.
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PAUGH, JOHN N. MR.
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PETRIE, MICHAEL F. MR.
1 transaction
$5,000
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RICKER, JAY B. MR.
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$5,000

Cosponsors & Their Campaign Finance

This bill has 10 cosponsors. Below are their top campaign contributors.

Sen. Coons, Christopher A. [D-DE]

ID: C001088

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$3,300
Dec 27, 2023
2
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$1,700
Dec 27, 2023
3
CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
4
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLPATTORNEY
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024
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CHEN, YU
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
Dec 17, 2024
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WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMANCEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
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7
ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIESCEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
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8
WASSERMAN, CASEY
WASSERMANCEO
IndividualLOS ANGELES, CA
$3,300
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ZHAO, PENG
CITADEL SECURITIESCEO
IndividualMIAMI, FL
$3,300
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10
MIRZAIE, REZA
RUSS AUGUST & KABAT LLPATTORNEY
IndividualPACIFIC PALISADES, CA
$3,300
Oct 7, 2024

Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]

ID: H000601

Top Contributors

10

1
WELDON
OrganizationWESTFIELD, NJ
$1,000
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2
CARTER, JOY
AIRTECH INT'LSALES
IndividualHENDERSONVILLE, TN
$13,200
Jan 2, 2024
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FULLER, CHRIS
TRANSCARDOWNER
IndividualCHATTANOOGA, TN
$10,410
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RADER, SALLY
CHILDREN'S CLINIC OF NASHVILLENURSE PRACTICTIONER
IndividualNASHVILLE, TN
$9,400
Mar 10, 2023
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HALBOWER, JULIE MRS.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$9,400
Jun 24, 2024
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HALBOWER, MATTHEW
PENTWATER CAPITAL MANAGEMENTCEO
IndividualNAPLES, FL
$9,400
Jun 24, 2024
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JOHNSON, CHARLES B. MR.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$9,400
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LES, JASON
RIOT PLATFORMS INC.CEO
IndividualCOSTA MESA, CA
$9,400
Jul 13, 2024
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MASIERO, THOMAS
ABG ENERGY LLCCEO
IndividualPALL MALL, TN
$9,400
Jul 16, 2024
10
PRESTON, TAYLOR
EVELYN CAPITALMANAGING PARTNER
IndividualNASHVILLE, TN
$9,400
Jul 28, 2024

Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

ID: B001277

Top Contributors

10

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OLSON, LYNDON
NOT EMPLOYEDNOT EMPLOYED
IndividualWACO, TX
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
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ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERSFOUNDER
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$3,300
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KIM, CHRISTINE M.
BBB LLCATTORNEY
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$3,300
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ALIX, JAY
ALIX PARTNERSFOUNDER
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$3,300
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITALPHYSICIAN
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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ROURE, RITA
PAGNY - LINCOLN HOSPITALPHYSICIAN
IndividualGREENWICH, CT
$3,300
Apr 10, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC.CEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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CHAVEZ, TOM
KRUX INC.CEO
IndividualSAN FRANCISCO, CA
$3,300
Jul 13, 2024
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JONES, JERRY C.
LIVERAMP INC.EXECUTIVE
IndividualLITTLE ROCK, AR
$3,300
Sep 19, 2024
10
NESSEL, ARIEL
NESSEL DEVELOPMENTOWNER
IndividualROSS, CA
$3,300
Jul 12, 2024

Sen. Justice, James C. [R-WV]

ID: J000312

Top Contributors

10

1
VECELLIO, LEO A. JR.
SELF-EMPLOYEDCORP EXEC
IndividualPALM BEACH, FL
$13,200
Jun 1, 2023
2
HASLAM, JAMES A. II
PILOT FLYING JCHAIRMAN
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$13,200
Jun 28, 2023
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MCCLUNG, RICHARD E.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualLEWISBURG, WV
$13,200
Jun 30, 2023
4
MILLER, CHRISTOPHER D.
DUTCH MILLER KIAOWNER
IndividualHUNTINGTON, WV
$13,200
Jun 30, 2023
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WAY, GLENN MR.
CHARTER ONEFOUNDER
IndividualQUEEN CREEK, AZ
$10,000
Oct 18, 2023
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BUNN, JAMES O.
SELF-EMPLOYEDMINING ENGINEER
IndividualBRISTOL, VA
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
7
CORRIGAN, FREDRIC W.
IndividualEDINA, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
8
ERICKSON, KRISTINE S. MRS.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualEDINA, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
9
ERICKSON, RONALD A. MR.
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualEDINA, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023
10
KROLL, MARK W. DR.
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTAADJUNCT FULL PROFESSOR
IndividualCRYSTAL BAY, MN
$6,600
Sep 30, 2023

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]

ID: B001288

Top Contributors

10

1
CHEROKEE NATION
OrganizationTAHLEQUAH, OK
$2,500
Dec 6, 2024
2
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Sep 13, 2023
3
ISEMAN, HENRY
PENTA MEDICAL RECYCLINGPRESIDENT
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$8,300
Apr 18, 2023
4
GELBWACHS, CHANA
BIG STILL LIQUORSPARTNER
IndividualLAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
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LEIDER, YECHEZKEL
LEIDER ENTERPRISES INCDIRECTOR
IndividualLAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
6
GELBWACHS, CHANA
IndividualLAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 26, 2024
7
LEIDER, YECHEZKEL
IndividualLAKEWOOD, NJ
$6,600
Mar 29, 2024
8
WAGNER, KAREN E.
DAVIS POLK & WARDWELLATTORNEY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Sep 13, 2023
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WAGNER, KAREN E.
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Sep 26, 2023
10
ISEMAN, HENRY
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$5,000
Apr 19, 2023

Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT]

ID: D000618

Top Contributors

10

1
CONFEDERATED SALISH AND KOOTENAI TRIBES OF THE FLATHEAD NATI
OrganizationPABLO, MT
$6,600
Mar 30, 2023
2
BARONA BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
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$5,000
Jun 18, 2024
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BLUECHIP FINANCIAL
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$3,300
Jun 20, 2024
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HPUL PROJECT OPERATION
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
Jun 20, 2024
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EASTERN BAND OF CHEROKEE INDIANS
OrganizationCHEROKEE, NC
$3,300
Nov 5, 2024
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SUQUAMISH INDIAN TRIBE
OrganizationSUQUAMISH, WA
$3,300
Sep 20, 2024
7
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$2,500
Oct 31, 2024
8
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jun 5, 2024
9
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
OrganizationOKMULGEE, OK
$1,000
Jun 20, 2024
10
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$765
Oct 17, 2023

Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

ID: B001303

Top Contributors

10

1
PHAROS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
OrganizationBRENTWOOD, TN
$3,300
Dec 15, 2023
2
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$3,300
Dec 29, 2023
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POMO BAND OF THE HABEMOTOLEL INDIANS
OrganizationUPPER LAKE, CA
$3,300
May 17, 2024
4
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationMADILL, OK
$3,300
May 30, 2024
5
THE CHICKASAW NATION
OrganizationMADILL, OK
$3,300
May 30, 2024
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THE DANIEL INITIATIVE, LLC
OrganizationSTAFFORD, VA
$3,300
Jul 24, 2023
7
TUNICA-BILOXI TRIBE OF LA
OrganizationMARKSVILLE, LA
$2,500
Sep 30, 2024
8
PHAROS CAPITAL GROUP LLC
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$2,300
Dec 15, 2023
9
SAN MANUEL BAND OF MISSION INDIANS
OrganizationLOS ANGELES, CA
$2,000
Mar 31, 2024
10
1634 ASSOCIATES
OrganizationPHILADELPHIA, PA
$2,000
Sep 30, 2023

Sen. Tillis, Thomas [R-NC]

ID: T000476

Top Contributors

10

1
SASTRY, ASHWANI
SUNRISE VASCULARPHYSICIAN
IndividualORLANDO, FL
$3,400
Dec 12, 2024
2
AGARWAL, SAJJAN K
GREENHAWK CORPORATIONCEO
IndividualCARY, NC
$3,300
Dec 11, 2024
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ALLYN, JILL
BRIGHTHOUSE FINANCIALINVESTMENTS
IndividualESTERO, FL
$3,300
Oct 17, 2024
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BARATTA, JOSEPH PATRICK
BLACKSTONEFINANCE EXECUTIVE
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
5
BARATTA, JOSEPH PATRICK
BLACKSTONEFINANCE EXECUTIVE
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$3,300
Dec 18, 2024
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BIELEN, RICHARD J
PROTECTIVE LIFE CORPORATIONPRESIDENT & CEO
IndividualMOUNTAIN BRK, AL
$3,300
Oct 29, 2024
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BLITZER, DAVID S
BLACKSTONECHAIRMAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
8
BLITZER, DAVID S
BLACKSTONECHAIRMAN
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 12, 2024
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BRAND, MARTIN
BLACKSTONEFINANCE
IndividualNEW YORK, NY
$3,300
Dec 20, 2024
10
CAMERON, WILLIAM H
CAMERON MANAGMENTPRESIDENT
IndividualWILMINGTON, NC
$3,300
Oct 28, 2024

Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

ID: C001113

Top Contributors

10

1
LAS VEGAS PAIUTE TRIBE
OrganizationLAS VEGAS, NV
$3,300
Nov 28, 2023
2
MISSISSIPPI BAND OF CHOCTAW INDIANS
OrganizationCHOCTAW, MS
$2,500
Dec 20, 2023
3
ALABAMA-COUSHATTA TRIBE
OrganizationLIVINGSTON, TX
$1,500
Oct 2, 2024
4
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
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$1,000
Apr 26, 2024
5
SHAKOPEE MDEWAKANTON SIOUX COMMUNITY
OrganizationPRIOR LAKE, MN
$1,000
Jul 11, 2023
6
MUSCOGEE CREEK NATION
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$1,000
Sep 18, 2024
7
MOHEGAN TRIBE OF INDIANS OF CONNECTICUT
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$1,000
Aug 12, 2024
8
CHOCTAW NATION OF OKLAHOMA
OrganizationDURANT, OK
$550
Oct 2, 2023
9
LONGTIN, LUANN
IndividualPOTOMAC, MD
$17,325
Jun 30, 2024
10
SLIFKA, ROSALYN
IndividualWALTHAM, MA
$5,800
Jun 30, 2024

Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]

ID: R000584

Top Contributors

10

1
CRW RESOURCES
OrganizationCOEUR D ALENE, ID
$1,000
Feb 29, 2024
2
SNELL, PETER
ARBELLA CAPITALREAL EATATE
IndividualARLINGTON, VA
$5,000
May 8, 2024
3
KAYALI, ZEID
SELFPHYSICIAN
IndividualPASADENA, CA
$3,500
Feb 9, 2023
4
MOORE, JEFFREY
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualLAS VEGAS, NV
$3,435
Nov 19, 2024
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KTELEH, TAREK
RHEUMATOLOGYDOCTOR
IndividualFISHERS, IN
$3,300
Dec 23, 2024
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ALAAMA, ABDUL M.D.
SELFGASTROENTEROLOGY
IndividualWHITTIER, CA
$3,300
Feb 9, 2023
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ASHOURI, DIANA
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIAPHYSICIAN
IndividualPASADENA, CA
$3,300
Feb 9, 2023
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DIAB, MOHAMED KHEIR
MASIMO CORPORATIONDIRECTOR
IndividualLADERA RANCH, CA
$3,300
Feb 9, 2023
9
MOUJTAHED, SAED
OWL REXALL INFUSIONDIRECTOR
IndividualTRABUCO CANYON, CA
$3,300
Feb 9, 2023
10
MONSEN, MARION F
RETIREDRETIRED
IndividualSUN VALLEY, ID
$3,300
Sep 6, 2023

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Industry Impact

Which industries are materially affected by specific provisions in this bill. 2 helped.

  • +Agribusinessconfidence 0.80

    The bill supports the designation of National FFA Week and recognizes the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders in agriculture, which could benefit the agribusiness industry (Section 2, Whereas clauses).

  • +Crop Producersconfidence 0.80

    The bill's recognition of the National FFA Organization's role in agricultural education and leadership development may have a positive impact on crop producers by promoting the industry and developing future leaders (Section 2, Whereas clauses).

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