NMA & SMA  leaders stop in at the White House while visiting Washington, DC, April 8-10, 2003.

NEW! COOL Proposed Rule

COOL Proposed Rule Memo from Olsson, Frank & Weeda, P.C. - 10.27.03

AN URGENT MESSAGE FROM NMA

This is your chance to cause a fuss, a stir, and a stink even, and get your opinion on Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) to your representatives in Congress.  Shawna Thomas, NMA Government Relations Liaison, will help any of our members draft letters and make sure they get to the proper people and offices.  Please contact her before December 25, 2003 at [email protected] or (202) 518-6383 to make your voice heard.

The Association’s Board of Directors visits Capitol Hill once a year to speak with Senators, Congressmen and USDA in person.

The Association also operates a PAC advocating the industry’s interests and concerns.

 National Meat Association has a continued presence in Washington, D.C. primarily through its Government Relations Liaison and legal counsel.

NMA’s Washington, DC liaison Shawna Thomas, is actively engaged in bringing the meat message to the Hill on a daily basis.

A native of Houston, Texas, Ms. Thomas earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Political Communication from George Washington University.

Olsson, Frank & Weeda, PC has represented NMA in legislative and regulatory matters for more than 25 years.