Why It Matters
Elanco Animal Health Inc. terminated its lobbying contract with Stumptown Strategies LLC, according to a filing signed Aug. 5.
Elanco was a modest client for Stumptown Strategies LLC, paying about $10,000 per quarter.Blair Larkins was the primary lobbyist on the account at Stumptown Strategies LLC. The pair previously focused their lobbying efforts on agriculture and animals.
Broader Context
Elanco has been pushing for passage of the Innovative FEED Act, legislation designed to change how certain animal feed substances are regulated. The company previously lobbied on H.R. 6687, the Innovative FEED Act of 2023.
The bill seeks to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to regulate zootechnical animal food substances as food additives rather than animal drugs.
The bill has attracted 52, but the measure has yet to pass committee as of the time of recent reporting.
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