Alyssa Miller-Hurley has joined the association as senior director of government affairs.

The SMART Act aims to increase funding, therefore expanding trade for US agricultural and pet food industries.

Dana Waters has joined the institute as policy analyst.

Ashley Brinkman has been appointed to director of government affairs at the organization.

The National Grain and Feed Association expressed its support of the new Freight Rail Shipping Fair Market Act.

The associations have signed a letter, among more than 130 industry stakeholders, urging Congress to ratify the America COMPETES Act.

Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council (PIJAC) has rebranded with a new name, logo and website to better reflect the association’s role in the industry.

The bill is designed to prohibit ocean carriers from unreasonably declining cargo bookings.

The organization is planning a “momentous announcement” for March 2022.

The Investment and Jobs Act, which was signed by President Joe Biden on Nov. 15, will fund transportation infrastructure improvements and a pilot trucking program for young drivers.