No bill has been introduced. Seeking to at least maintain funding levels for PL 480 and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs in the FY 2016 agriculture appropriations bills, in both the House and Senate
Seeking introduction of the Global Food Security Act in the Senatate, which has not yet been introduced, and in the House, which was introduced as H.R. 1567 by Reps. C. Smith and McCollumn. Support this legislation, but seek some improvements to assure there are more opportuntities to use funding to improve food security, agriculture and nutrition in areas where hunger and poverty are twin challenges. FY 2016 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations House and Senate bills, Request no reductions in Feed the Future (agriculture and food security) and International Disaster Assistance funding, higher levels for Nutrition programs, and assuring grants and cooperative agreements are made available to private voluntary organizations for conducting food security and agriculture programs in poor communities.
Duration: November 1, 2007
to
August 7, 2015
General Issues: Agriculture , Foreign Relations , Budget/Appropriations , Trade (Domestic & Foreign)
Spending: about $235,000 (But it's complicated. Here's why.)
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Agencies lobbied since 2007: U.S. Senate, House of Representatives, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA), Executive Office of the President (EOP), Natl Security Council (NSC), Office of Management & Budget (OMB), State - Dept of (DOS), Agriculture - Dept of (USDA),, Y
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U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Agency for International Development
Lobbyists
Lobbyists named here were listed on a filing related to this lobbying engagement. They may not be working on it now. Occasionally, a single lobbyist whose name is spelled two different ways on filings may be represented twice here.
Disclosures Filed
Once a lobbying engagement begins, the lobbyist or firm is required to file updates four times a year. Those updates sometimes change which lobbyists are involved or add new issues being discussed. When lobbyists stop working for a client, the firm is also supposed to file a report disclosing the end of the relationship.
3rd Quarter, 2015
LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES terminated an engagement in which they represented Alliance for Global Food Security on Jan. 27, 2016.
Original Filing: 300785380.xml
2nd Quarter, 2015
In Q2, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Aug. 24, 2015.
Original Filing: 300749404.xml
Lobbying Issues
No bill has been introduced. Seeking to at least maintain funding levels for PL 480 and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs in the FY 2016 agriculture appropriations bills, in both the House and Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Seeking introduction of the Global Food Security Act in the Senatate, which has not yet been introduced, and in the House, which was introduced as H.R. 1567 by Reps. C. Smith and McCollumn. Support this legislation, but seek some improvements to assure there are more opportuntities to use funding to improve food security, agriculture and nutrition in areas where hunger and poverty are twin challenges. FY 2016 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations House and Senate bills, Request no reductions in Feed the Future (agriculture and food security) and International Disaster Assistance funding, higher levels for Nutrition programs, and assuring grants and cooperative agreements are made available to private voluntary organizations for conducting food security and agriculture programs in poor communities.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
1st Quarter, 2015
In Q1, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 6, 2015.
Original Filing: 300712647.xml
Lobbying Issues
No bill has been introduced. Seeking to at least maintain funding levels for PL 480 and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs in the FY 2016 agriculture appropriations bills, in both the House and Senate
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
Lobbying Issues
Seeking introduction of the Global Food Security Act in the Senatate, which has not yet been introduced, and in the House, which was introduced as H.R. 1567 by Reps. C. Smith and McCollumn. Support this legislation, but seek some improvements to assure there are more opportuntities to use funding to improve food security, agriculture and nutrition in areas where hunger and poverty are twin challenges.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
4th Quarter, 2014
In Q4, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 26, 2015.
Original Filing: 300709502.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations, House and Senate bills and within continuing appropriations bills, for (1) maintaining $1.467 billion for PL 480 Title II food aid programs, of which a minium of $375 million is for developmental programs that build local capacity and help recipients overcome the need for food aid; and (2) $200 million forMcGovern-Dole International Food for Education Programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2015 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations, in support of maintaining levels for food security, agriculture and nutrition related funding. Also seeking introduction and enactment of a new Global Food Security Act that will continue and strengthen food security, agriculture and nutrition as a pillar of U.S. international development policy and assure greater access to program funds for non-profit organizations with expertise in community-based capacity building programs with poor, rural communities.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2014
In Q3, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 22, 2014.
Original Filing: 300689734.xml
Lobbying Issues
FY 2015 Agriculture Appropriations, House and Senate bills and within continuing appropriations bills, for (1) maintaining $1.467 billion for PL 480 Title II food aid programs, of which a minium of $375 million is for developmental programs that build local capacity and help recipients overcome the need for food aid; and (2) $200 million forMcGovern-Dole International Food for Education Programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2015 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations, in support of maintaining levels for food security, agriculture and nutrition related funding. Also seeking introduction and enactment of a new Global Food Security Act that will continue and strengthen food security, agriculture and nutrition as a pillar of U.S. international development policy and assure greater access to program funds for non-profit organizations with expertise in community-based capacity building programs with poor, rural communities.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2014
In Q2, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2014.
Original Filing: 300671355.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4800 and S. 2389, House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Bills for FY 2015; support funding for for Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole International Food for Educaiton and Child Nutrition programs, with slight increases to make up for the loss of maritime reimbursement
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
House and Senate State-Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills, S. 2499 in the Senate and no number in the House. Support maintaining the funding for global food security, nutrition, agriculture and International Disaster Assistance.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2014
In Q1, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 21, 2014.
Original Filing: 300647648.xml
Lobbying Issues
Enactment of the Agricultural Act of 2014, supported the Title III international food aid program provisions and urged passage. FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act, supported the PL 480 Title II and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding levels and related provisions. Seeking similar levels in the FY 2015 appropriations (no legislation, yet).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Supported the funding levels for food security and agriculture development, nutrition, and International Disaster Assistance in the FY 2014 Consolidated Appropriations Act. Seeking similar provisions in FY 2015 (no legislation, yet).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2013
In Q4, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 17, 2014.
Original Filing: 300618682.xml
Lobbying Issues
Seeking to maintain the FY 2013 funding level for FY 2014 for the PL 480 Title II and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education programs when House and Senate appropriations bills are conferemced (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill," H.R. 2642.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Seeking sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bills (H.R. 2855, S. 1372).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2013
In Q3, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 18, 2013.
Original Filing: 300609565.xml
Lobbying Issues
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and passed by the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244) and in the continuing appropriations (H.J. Res. 59). Seeking continuation of and improvements to international food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Seeking sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill (H.R. 2855, S. 1372).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2013
In Q2, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 22, 2013.
Original Filing: 300585184.xml
Lobbying Issues
Seeking to maintain funding for the PL 480 Title II program in the FY 2014 Agriculture Appropriations Bills, which were introduced and voted on in the House and Senate appropriations committees (H.R. 2410 and S. 1244). Seeking to continuation of food aid programs in the three versions of Title III of the "Farm Bill" that were introduced and acton upon, S. 594, H.R. 1947, and H.R. 2642.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Seek sufficient funding for international disaster assistance to cover the needs for overseas procurement of food aid and cash transfers for emergencies and for agriculture development and nutrition programs in the FY 2014 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations bill, which were not yet introduced.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2013
In Q1, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 19, 2013.
Original Filing: 300555823.xml
Lobbying Issues
Maintain funding for the Food for Peace, McGovern-Dole Food for Education and Child Nutrition, and Food for Progress progarms when Congress considers the FY 2014 appropriations and reauthore these programs as part of the Farm Bill. Continue to use the USAID Internaitonal Disaster Assistance account to fund local purchase of commodities.
Agencies Lobbied
Executive Office of the President (EOP)
Lobbying Issues
Support funding for international disaster assistance, agriculture development, nutrition and global food security in the foreign operations appropriations legislation, which has not yet been introduced.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2013
LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES filed a lobbying registration on March 27, 2013 to represent Alliance for Global Food Security, effective Feb. 15, 2013.
Original Filing: 300546763.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Seeking to maintain funding for international agriculture development, food security and food aid programs in the FY 2014 appropriations process; legislation not yet introduced.
Seeking a five-year reauthorization of international food aid programs as part of the "Farm Bill," S. 10; no bill, yet, in the House. .
1st Quarter, 2011
LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES terminated an engagement in which they represented Alliance for Global Food Security on April 6, 2011.
Original Filing: 300360336.xml
1st Quarter, 2011
LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES terminated an engagement in which they represented Alliance for Global Food Security on Jan. 4, 2011.
Original Filing: 300334962.xml
4th Quarter, 2010
In Q4, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security . The report was filed on Jan. 4, 2011.
Original Filing: 300334951.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support the Administration's requested levels for international food security and agriculture development funding in the Foreign Operations section of the omnibus appropriations bill or a similar bill that appropriates funds for fiscal year 2011.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2010
In Q3, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 7, 2010.
Original Filing: 300309509.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4899, FY 2010 Supplemental Appropriations; seek sufficient fudnign for international food aid. FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations (bill number to be determined); seek funding for Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole Food for Education programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 State-Foreign Operations Approriations Bill; support the President's budge request for global food security, especially the bilateral development assistance funding for agriculture, rural development, nutrition and food security. Support H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act, and a compromise between the House and Senate versions that incorproates H.R. 3077's rewrite of section 103 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2010
In Q2, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300301557.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 4899, FY 2010 Supplemental Appropriations; seek sufficient funding for international food aid. FY 2011 Agriculture Appropriations Bill (no bill number, yet), seek funding for Food for Peace and McGovern-DOle Food for Education programs.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
FY 2011 State-Foreign Operations Appropriations (no bill number, yet); support the President's request for global food security, especiall the bilateral development assistance funding for agriculture, rural development, nutrition and food security. Support H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act, and a compromise between the House and Senate versions that incorporates the more specific provisions in H.R. 3077.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2010
In Q1, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300272811.xml
Lobbying Issues
Funding for international food assistance programs in the FY 2010 supplemental appropriations bill (not yet introduced) and policies related to food aid.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Support H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act, and sufficient appropriations through the FY 2011 foreign operations appropriations bill (not yet drafted) for agriculture, rural development and nutrition assistance programs called for in that Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
4th Quarter, 2009
In Q4, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $5,000. The report was filed on Jan. 20, 2010.
Original Filing: 300246201.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support higher funding for internatinal food aid in FY 2011. Federal budget.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Increase funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition in the FY 2010 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill; seek amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act as provided for in H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. Senate
3rd Quarter, 2009
In Q3, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300218836.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support higher funding for international food aid in FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2997).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
Lobbying Issues
Increase funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition in the FY 2010 Foreign Operations Appropriations bill. Seek amendments to the Foreign Assistance Act as provided for in H.R. 3077, the Global Food Security Act.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2009
In Q2, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on July 20, 2009.
Original Filing: 300190224.xml
Lobbying Issues
Support higher funding for international food aid in FY 2009 Supplemental Appropriations (H.R. 2346) and FY 2010 Agriculture Appropriations (H.R. 2997).15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations
16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S. 385 and H.R. 3077, Global Food Security act of 2009, support passage. In Senate version, seek amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 State Foreign Operations appropriations legislation, S.1434. Support H.R. 2817, Roadmap to End Global Hunger and Promote Food Security Act of 2009.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2009
In Q1, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for Alliance for Global Food Security , earning $10,000. The report was filed on April 15, 2009.
Original Filing: 300148227.xml
Lobbying Issues
Seeking higher appropriations for FY 2009 and FY 2010 for the Food for Peace and McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition programs.15. (cont'd) General Issue area code - FOR - Foreign Relations
16. (cont'd) Specific Lobbying Issues: S.384 Global Food Security Act of 2009, support passage with amendments to improve impact for the rural poor. Seek similar improvements and making "food security" a theme for foreign aid as part of potential legislation to reform the Foreign Assistance Act. Seek higher funding for agriculture, rural development and nutrition as part of FY 2010 appropriations legislation (no bills introduced).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2009
LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES filed a lobbying registration on Jan. 29, 2009 to represent Alliance for Global Food Security, effective Jan. 30, 2009.
Original Filing: 300136072.xml
Issue(s) they said they’d lobby about: Any legislation that may impact the provision of US food aid
Negotiation of the food aid convention
Doha .
4th Quarter, 2008
In Q4, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for ALLIANCE FOR FOOD AID , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Jan. 16, 2009.
Original Filing: 300121144.xml
Lobbying Issues
S.2529, Global FOod Security Act of 2008. Support the bill's efforts to expand agriculture development, nutrition and food crisis funding and programs, but seek technical changes.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
3rd Quarter, 2008
In Q3, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for ALLIANCE FOR FOOD AID , earning $10,000. The report was filed on Oct. 16, 2008.
Original Filing: 300095865.xml
Lobbying Issues
H.R. 2638, Consolidated Security Disaster Assistance and Continuing Appropriations Act, 2009; provisions funding P.L. 480 and McGovern-Dole food aid programs and international agriculture, health, and disaster assistance.
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
2nd Quarter, 2008
In Q2, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for ALLIANCE FOR FOOD AID , earning $20,000. The report was filed on July 11, 2008.
Original Filing: 300063724.xml
Lobbying Issues
All issues related to food aid in Title II of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. Sufficient PL 480 Title II and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust funding in FY 2008 supplemental appropriations (H.R. 2642). Sufficient PL 480 Title II and other food aid program funding in FY 2009 agriculture appropriations. (no number yet).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
1st Quarter, 2008
In Q1, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for ALLIANCE FOR FOOD AID , earning $20,000. The report was filed on April 17, 2008.
Original Filing: 300040989.xml
Lobbying Issues
All issues related to food aid in Title III of H.R. 2419, the Food and Energy Security Act of 2007. Sufficient P.L. 480 Title II and Bill Emerson Humanitarian Trust funding in FY 2008 supplemental appropriations (no bill number, yet). Sufficient P.L. 480 Title II and other food aid program funding in FY 2009 agriculture appropriations (no bill number, yet).
Agencies Lobbied
U.S. House of Representatives
0th Quarter, 2007
In MM, LEVINSON & ASSOCIATES lobbied for ALLIANCE FOR FOOD AID , earning $40,000. The report was filed on July 26, 2007.
Original Filing: 200041660.xml
Lobbying Issues
Reauthorization of international food aid programs in the 2007 Farm Bill.
Appropriations for the P.L. 480 Title II program.
Agencies Lobbied
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U.S. House of Representatives
U.S. Senate
U.S. Department of Agriculture
U.S. Agency for International Development
Source: Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives and Secretary of the Senate
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