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April 27, 2021 Tweet - "The U.S. must reinvigorate its commitment to publicly-funded agriculture innovations. I worked with @JerryMoran to introduce the America Grows Act to boost @USDA funding for more breakthroughs to make America stronger than ever in food & agriculture." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Durbin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen. Dick Durbin
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is undeniable: Climate change will impact every part of American life. That's why, this #Earthday2021, I am supporting the Growing Climate Solutions Act to help Illinois farmers join the fight against climate change." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 12, 2021 Underwood, Gallagher Introduce Bipartisan Climate Change Legislation to Support Farmers on The Frontlines of The Climate Crisis Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
April 9, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on FDA's Creation of "Closer to Zero" Campaign for Baby Food Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @GlobalAgDev for inviting me to speak at their panel discussion about the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This critical COVID relief program has delivered millions of boxes of fresh food to people experiencing food insecurity." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels Rep. Mike Bost, ...
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "Food banks like the Chicago @FoodDepository have been an indispensable resource for so many during this pandemic. I'll keep doing everything I can to support our nation's food banks and ensure every American family has food on their table." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
March 25, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, and Duckworth Introducing Bicameral Baby Food Safety Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2021 Duckworth Joins Klobuchar, Krishnamoorthi and Cárdenas for Bicameral Introduction of Baby Food Safety Legislation Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 24, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Feenstra Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Unfreeze CFAP, Provide Authorized Assistance for Biofuels Producers Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth & Warner Urge Biden Administration to Address Pervasive Food Insecurity Among Military Families Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Empower Farmers & Ranchers Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 18, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Rep. Bill Foster
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Even before COVID-19, 1 in 9 Illinoisans struggled with access to consistent meals. Today I heard from IL food banks about how the pandemic has only exacerbated the challenges they're facing. I'll keep doing everything I can to make sure Illinoisans have food on the table." Sen. Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA and USTR to Prioritize "Phase One" China Agreement Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
March 16, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Austin Scott Leads Letter to Sec. Vilsack on Minority Farmer Aid in COVID Relief Package Rep. Mike Bost, ...
March 16, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law Rep. Lauren Underwood
March 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Assist Biofuels Industry Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
March 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Their Provision Expanding Online SNAP Purchasing Included In American Rescue Plan Sen. Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth Seek Guidance from FDA on Baby Food Safety, Encourage Swift Action to Regulate its Toxic Heavy Metal Content Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2021 LaHood Opposes Democrats' Partisan COVID-19 Bill Rep. Darin LaHood
Feb. 27, 2021 Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois Rep. Sean Casten
Feb. 26, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly, Davis, Frankel Reintroduce Expanding SNAP Options Act Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rush, Durbin, Chicago Dems Urge USDA To Add Chicago and Cook County To Urban Agriculture Program Rep. Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Thomas Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Tom Vilsack is a tested leader who will restore certainty for Illinois farmers, rebuild ethanol and trade damaged by the Trump Administration, improve food assistance for families, and restore the rural economy. I was proud to support his nomination." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of the Committee on the Budget, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Committee on the Budget - Duckworth Joins Gillibrand & Senate Colleagues to Call for More than $1 Billion in Funding to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions to Bolster Nutrition Services and Support Vaccination Efforts in Next Relief Package Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Congress needs to be doing everything we can to help struggling American families keep food on their tables. That's why I am introducing legislation with @SenDuckworth and @SenateDems to increase access to online grocery shopping for SNAP beneficiaries." Sen. Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Implement And Expand Online SNAP Purchasing Nationwide Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Duckworth Secures Epa Nominee's Commitment to Prioritize Farmers, Climate Change & Environmental Justice Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Announces First Committee Assignment Rep. Mary Miller
Jan. 15, 2021 Tweet - "USDA food boxes are a lifeline for struggling Illinois families. It is unacceptable that some rural Illinois pantries got no food boxes last round. @USDA must improve rural food box deliveries to ensure this never happens again." Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Leads Group of Senators Asking President-Elect Biden to Take Bold Action to Support Farmers and Rural Communities, Restore RFS Policy Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020 Bost Votes for Covid-19 Relief Bill Rep. Mike Bost
Dec. 21, 2020 Rep. LaHood Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Meets with Illinois Farm Bureau to Discuss Upcoming Legislative Priorities Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 8, 2020 LaHood Votes to Improve Infrastructure Resources for Illinois Waterways Rep. Darin LaHood
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Opposing USDA Effort To End Food Stamp Program At Illinois Senior Living Facilities Rep. Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort." Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring the World Food Program for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a long road, but I am glad to have secured years of federal funding for these lock and dam upgrades on the Illinois River. This is good for Illinois farmers, Illinois commerce, and our entire state. @ILCorn @ILFarmBureau" Sen. Dick Durbin
Date Title Politician
April 27, 2021 Tweet - "The U.S. must reinvigorate its commitment to publicly-funded agriculture innovations. I worked with @JerryMoran to introduce the America Grows Act to boost @USDA funding for more breakthroughs to make America stronger than ever in food & agriculture." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 26, 2021 Durbin, Moran Introduce Bipartisan Bill To Boost Agricultural Research Funding Sen.Dick Durbin
April 22, 2021 Tweet - "The evidence is undeniable: Climate change will impact every part of American life. That's why, this #Earthday2021, I am supporting the Growing Climate Solutions Act to help Illinois farmers join the fight against climate change." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture - Representative Tracey Mann Leads Letter to USDA Secretary Expressing Concerns over Farmers to Families Food Box Program Cancelation Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 12, 2021 Underwood, Gallagher Introduce Bipartisan Climate Change Legislation to Support Farmers on The Frontlines of The Climate Crisis Rep.Lauren Underwood, ...
April 9, 2021 Klobuchar Statement on FDA's Creation of "Closer to Zero" Campaign for Baby Food Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
April 8, 2021 Tweet - "Thanks to @GlobalAgDev for inviting me to speak at their panel discussion about the USDA Farmers to Families Food Box Program. This critical COVID relief program has delivered millions of boxes of fresh food to people experiencing food insecurity." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Michael S. Regan, Administrator of U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Johnson, Biofuels Caucus Urge EPA to Prioritize Biofuels Rep.Mike Bost, ...
April 6, 2021 Tweet - "Food banks like the Chicago @FoodDepository have been an indispensable resource for so many during this pandemic. I'll keep doing everything I can to support our nation's food banks and ensure every American family has food on their table." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep.Chuy Garcia, ...
March 25, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, and Duckworth Introducing Bicameral Baby Food Safety Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
March 25, 2021 Duckworth Joins Klobuchar, Krishnamoorthi and Cárdenas for Bicameral Introduction of Baby Food Safety Legislation Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 24, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Feenstra Leads Colleagues in Urging Secretary Vilsack to Unfreeze CFAP, Provide Authorized Assistance for Biofuels Producers Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 23, 2021 Letter to Honorable Lloyd J. Austin, Secretary of Defense - Duckworth & Warner Urge Biden Administration to Address Pervasive Food Insecurity Among Military Families Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 23, 2021 Bost Introduces Bill to Empower Farmers & Ranchers Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 18, 2021 Foster Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills Rep.Bill Foster
March 17, 2021 Tweet - "Even before COVID-19, 1 in 9 Illinoisans struggled with access to consistent meals. Today I heard from IL food banks about how the pandemic has only exacerbated the challenges they're facing. I'll keep doing everything I can to make sure Illinoisans have food on the table." Sen.Dick Durbin
March 16, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Arrington Urges USDA and USTR to Prioritize "Phase One" China Agreement Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
March 16, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Austin Scott Leads Letter to Sec. Vilsack on Minority Farmer Aid in COVID Relief Package Rep.Mike Bost, ...
March 16, 2021 Duckworth Discusses Agricultural Priorities with Illinois Corn Growers Association Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 11, 2021 Underwood Supports Passage of American Rescue Plan to Deliver Urgently Needed Relief to Illinois Families and Communities; Legislation Heads to President to Be Signed Into Law Rep.Lauren Underwood
March 8, 2021 Letter to Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Klobuchar Lead Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Assist Biofuels Industry Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
March 6, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Announce Their Provision Expanding Online SNAP Purchasing Included In American Rescue Plan Sen.Dick Durbin
March 4, 2021 Cárdenas, Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth Seek Guidance from FDA on Baby Food Safety, Encourage Swift Action to Regulate its Toxic Heavy Metal Content Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
March 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 27, 2021 LaHood Opposes Democrats' Partisan COVID-19 Bill Rep.Darin LaHood
Feb. 27, 2021 Casten Statement on House Passage of the American Rescue Plan of 2021 Act: $13.2 billion for Illinois Rep.Sean Casten
Feb. 26, 2021 Congresswoman Kelly, Davis, Frankel Reintroduce Expanding SNAP Options Act Rep.Robin Kelly, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rush, Durbin, Chicago Dems Urge USDA To Add Chicago and Cook County To Urban Agriculture Program Rep.Bill Foster, ...
Feb. 23, 2021 Duckworth Votes to Confirm Thomas Vilsack as Agriculture Secretary Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 23, 2021 Tweet - "Tom Vilsack is a tested leader who will restore certainty for Illinois farmers, rebuild ethanol and trade damaged by the Trump Administration, improve food assistance for families, and restore the rural economy. I was proud to support his nomination." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of the Committee on the Budget, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Committee on the Budget - Duckworth Joins Gillibrand & Senate Colleagues to Call for More than $1 Billion in Funding to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions to Bolster Nutrition Services and Support Vaccination Efforts in Next Relief Package Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Feb. 10, 2021 Tweet - "Congress needs to be doing everything we can to help struggling American families keep food on their tables. That's why I am introducing legislation with @SenDuckworth and @SenateDems to increase access to online grocery shopping for SNAP beneficiaries." Sen.Dick Durbin
Feb. 9, 2021 Durbin, Duckworth Introduce Bill To Implement And Expand Online SNAP Purchasing Nationwide Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Feb. 4, 2021 Duckworth Secures Epa Nominee's Commitment to Prioritize Farmers, Climate Change & Environmental Justice Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Darin LaHood, ...
Jan. 25, 2021 Congresswoman Miller Announces First Committee Assignment Rep.Mary Miller
Jan. 15, 2021 Tweet - "USDA food boxes are a lifeline for struggling Illinois families. It is unacceptable that some rural Illinois pantries got no food boxes last round. @USDA must improve rural food box deliveries to ensure this never happens again." Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Joseph R. Biden, President-elect of the United States - Duckworth Leads Group of Senators Asking President-Elect Biden to Take Bold Action to Support Farmers and Rural Communities, Restore RFS Policy Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers Rep.Jan Schakowsky, ...
Dec. 22, 2020 Durbin Votes For Bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency Relief Legislation Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 21, 2020 Bost Votes for Covid-19 Relief Bill Rep.Mike Bost
Dec. 21, 2020 Rep. LaHood Supports COVID-19 Relief Bill Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 8, 2020 Duckworth Meets with Illinois Farm Bureau to Discuss Upcoming Legislative Priorities Sen.Ladda Duckworth
Dec. 8, 2020 LaHood Votes to Improve Infrastructure Resources for Illinois Waterways Rep.Darin LaHood
Dec. 1, 2020 Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Opposing USDA Effort To End Food Stamp Program At Illinois Senior Living Facilities Rep.Brad Schneider, ...
Nov. 18, 2020 Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort." Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 17, 2020 Senators Introduce Resolution Honoring the World Food Program for Receiving Nobel Peace Prize Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
Oct. 30, 2020 Tweet - "It's been a long road, but I am glad to have secured years of federal funding for these lock and dam upgrades on the Illinois River. This is good for Illinois farmers, Illinois commerce, and our entire state. @ILCorn @ILFarmBureau" Sen.Dick Durbin
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