GCCA Cold Chain Policy Forum
Forum Topics
At this year's Policy Forum, explore topics like shifts in federal labor and tax policy, budget developments, transportation regulations, food safety and inspection, FSIS system modernization, EPA reform, OSHA enforcement policies, and more.
General Session
July 22nd | 8:30 a.m. - 9:45 a.m.
USDA Efforts to Protect American Agriculture
Dr. Lauren Stump serves as Deputy Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs at APHIS, where she helps lead efforts to safeguard U.S. agriculture and promote safe, fair trade.
Her previous experience includes working in the office of a U.S. Senator on agriculture and public lands policy; with the American Veterinary Medical Association in government relations; with Nestlé Purina engaging with veterinary professionals and academia; and with the Food and Drug Administration on legislative affairs related to the Human Foods Program and the Center for Veterinary Medicine.
A native of southwest Louisiana, Dr. Stump earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine.
Agency Engagement Sessions
July 22nd | 10:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Transportation Policy Update- Scopelitis
Learn about the latest developments in transportation policy and how they are impacting the cold chain. This session will discuss the latest legislative and regulatory developments as well as emerging legal issues impacting transportation and the cold chain.
Speaker: Steve Keppler, Co-Director, Scopelitis Transportation Consulting, LLC
FSIS
Hear the latest updates from FSIS, including system modernization efforts, export process enhancements, and other key policy developments impacting exports and imports of meat and poultry.
Speaker: Mr. Todd Reed, Chief Operating Officer for USDA FSIS
July 22nd | 11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Labor Policy Update- Jackson Lewis
Explore recent and upcoming shifts in federal labor policy and their potential impact on cold chain businesses. This session will examine key developments, regulatory rollbacks, and what to know in a rapidly evolving landscape.
Speaker: Chelsea Hartnett, Attorney at Law, Jackson Lewis PC
Insurance Policy Update- Lockton
Insurance Market & Policy Trends Update
Speakers: Joe Howard, Senior Vice President; Tracey Wild, Unit Leader Senior VP, AU, ARM, AINS; and Chris Meyer, Vice President
July 22nd | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.
Tax Policy Update- Family Enterprise USA
Gain insights on recent tax policy discussions, including budget reconciliation measures, and how future tax changes could impact your business.
Speaker: John Gugliada, Family Enterprise USA
OSHA
Understand recent enforcement trends related to the National Emphasis Program for Chemical Facilities and the Warehouse National Emphasis Program and the outlook for regulatory and enforcement policies under the Trump Administration.
Speaker: Jeffrey Wanko, Director, Office of Chemical Process Safety and Enforcement Initiatives, OSHA
Workshops
July 22nd | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Traceability Workshop
This interactive workshop will walk participants through FSMA 204 compliance. Attendees will take part in hands-on simulations and exercises designed to demonstrate practical approaches to compliance and cross-sector collaboration.
Facilitators: Liz Sertl, Jeff Cowan, Matt Andrews, and Randie Stone of GS1
Cybersecurity Workshop
In this collaborative session, participants will engage directly with experts on today’s most pressing cybersecurity threats. The workshop will explore current risks, share practical strategies for mitigation, and highlight key resources and support systems available to cold chain stakeholders.
Facilitator: Whitney Bowman-Zatzkin of Bio-ISAC
Congressional Visits
Congressional visits on Capitol Hill will be scheduled for Wednesday, July 23rd. Please sign up during registration or contact Kerri Marbut at kmarbut@gcca.org for more information.
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