| July 21, 2020
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Tillis & Inhofe Introduce Legislation Increasing Scrutiny of Foreign Investment in Agricultural Businesses
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| July 21, 2020
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USDA: Cattle Market Investigation Findings Coming Soon
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| July 21, 2020
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Hearing of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations - Opening Statement of Rep. Dusty Johnson, Hearing on the Famers to Families Food Box Program
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Rep. Dusty Johnson
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| July 20, 2020
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Executive Session
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Sen. John Cornyn
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| July 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Nutrition assistance has helped keep millions of families afloat during this crisis. The Senate ought to take up the #HeroesAct to provide additional SNAP assistance and prevent families from growing hungry."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 20, 2020
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Hoeven Statement on USDA Announcement on Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 20, 2020
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Hoeven: RMA Announces Improvements to Livestock Gross Margin Program
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 20, 2020
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Sen. Cramer: USDA Announces Improvements to the Livestock Gross Margin Insurance Program
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - King Urges USDA to Support Lobster Industry, Follow Through on Presidential Memorandum
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 17, 2020
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Q&A: U.S. Meat Supply Chain
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Sen. Chuck Grassley
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| July 17, 2020
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Stefanik Announces Over $700,000 in Usda Rural Development Funding for Four North Country Towns
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 17, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors the American Farms, Food Banks, and Families Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the Senate and the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader of the Senate - Connecticut Lawmakers Push for Expanded Assistance to Shellfish Farmers in Next COVID-19 Economic Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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| July 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - King Urges USDA to Support Lobster Industry, Follow Through on Presidential Memorandum
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Sen. Angus King
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| July 16, 2020
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New Jersey House Members Applaud Federal Bipartisan Investment to Local Food Bank Serving Sussex, Warren Counties During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Congressman Smith Kicks-Off 30 County Summer Focus on Agriculture
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Rep. Jason Smith
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| July 16, 2020
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Nearly $500K In Agricultural Research Funding For Rural New York
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 16, 2020
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Letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction - Chair Huffman Seeks Answers on NOAA's Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jared Huffman
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| July 16, 2020
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Congressman Van Drew and USDA Under Secretary Ibach Visit with Farmers in Vineland
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Rep. Jeff Van Drew
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| July 16, 2020
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Rep. Schrier Secures Appropriations Funding to Support Farmers, Children, Firefighters
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| July 15, 2020
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Trahan Shows Support for Local Farmers
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Rep. Lori Trahan
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| July 15, 2020
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Trump COVID-19 Watch
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Sen. Elizabeth Warren
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Daines Leads Ag Roundtable with USDA Under Secretary, Montana Ag Leaders on Montana Ag Issues
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Sen. Steve Daines
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| July 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Smith Press Department of Agriculture for Flexibility in Biofuel Infrastructure Grant Program
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Scott, Collins Urge Trump Administration to Protect American Farmers from Mexico's Unfair Trade Practices
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Rep. James Scott, ...
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| July 14, 2020
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Trahan Concludes Farm Tour in Support of Coronavirus Relief for Local Farmers
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Rep. Lori Trahan
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| July 14, 2020
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Durbin Discusses COVID-19 Impact With Illinois Corn Growers Association
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 14, 2020
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Sen. Cramer Participates in a Town Hall with North Dakota Farmers Union Members
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Sen. Kevin Cramer
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| July 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Rick Crawford Encourages the House to Lead Reforms in Agriculture Supply Chain
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Rep. Buddy Carter, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Maryland Delegation Announces $300,000 for University of Maryland Bee Research
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Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Delgado, Tonko Lead NY Delegation Demanding Answers on Food Box Failures
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| July 13, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Pingree, Fortenberry Call on USDA to Expand CFAP to Small, Diversified Farmers
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 12, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Thune, Stabenow, Johnson, and Loebsack Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter Urging USDA to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
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Sen. Gary Peters, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Houlahan, Thompson Announce Progress to Secure $16M To Protect Pennsylvania's Crops From Spotted Lanternfly
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Rep. Chrissy Houlahan
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| July 10, 2020
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Following Stefanik Advocacy, Apple and Specialty Crop Producers Now Eligible for Cfap
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| July 10, 2020
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Klobuchar, Smith Announce Investments to Prevent and Respond to Animal Disease Outbreaks
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Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Tillis and Warner Lead Bipartisan Push for Cotton and Textile Industry Assistance in Next COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Tom Cotton, ...
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| July 10, 2020
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Congresswoman Kelly Introduced Expanding SNAP Options Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| July 9, 2020
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Idaho Delegation Applauds Changes to USDA Coronavirus Program for Idaho's Potato Industry
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Rep. Russ Fulcher
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| July 9, 2020
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Rosen Hosts Virtual Meetings with Nevada Food Bank Organizations, Highlights Efforts in Congress to Help Most Vulnerable Communities During Pandemic
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Sen. Jacky Rosen
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| July 9, 2020
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Cantwell Applauds Corrections to USDA COVID-19 Assistance Program That Will Help Washington State Growers
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Sen. Maria Cantwell
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| July 9, 2020
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Hearing of the Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Subcommittee of the House Appropriations Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Bishop, Markup on the FY 2021 Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA Funding Bill
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Donald Trump, President of the United States - Rep. Adams Sends Letter to President Trump Asking for Answers About COVID-19's Impacts on Food Production
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Rep. Alma Adams
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| July 9, 2020
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Bishops FY21 Agriculture Bill Passed by Full House Appropriations Committee
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Rep. Sanford Bishop
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| July 9, 2020
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House Appropriations Committee Passes Fiscal Year 2021 Agriculture and Rural Development Funding Bill
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Rep. Ed Case
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| July 9, 2020
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IDAHO DELEGATION HAILS CHANGES TO USDA CORONAVIRUS PROGRAM FOR IDAHO'S POTATO INDUSTRY
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Sen. Mike Crapo
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Garamendi Advocates for California Almond Growers Impacted by Coronavirus
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Rep. Josh Harder, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Fudge, DeLauro, Thompson Introduce Safe Line Speeds in COVID-19 Act
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Rep. Cuellar Protects Zapata Ranchers from Being Forced Out of their Land
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Rep. Henry Cuellar
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| July 9, 2020
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Newhouse Applauds Addition of Apples, Potatoes to USDA COVID-19 Aid Program
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Steube Leads Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer Urging an End to Unfair Mexican Trade Practices
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Rep. John Rutherford, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Connecticut Lawmakers Urge USDA to Reconsider Decision Preventing Shellfish Farmers from Receiving Financial Relief During COVID-19
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Newhouse Introduces Bill to Ensure Nation's Food Supply Chain Remains a National Priority
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 9, 2020
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In FY 2021 Appropriations Bill, Pingree Pushes USDA Secretary to Act on Trump's Lobster Industry Relief Memo
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Rep. Chellie Pingree
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| July 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Stabenow Letter To Secretary Perdue: Farmers To Families Food Box Program Must Have Kosher And Halal Options
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 9, 2020
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Introduction of the American Farms, Food Banks, and Families Act
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 9, 2020
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Hoeven Marks Launch of Rural Export Center in Fargo
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 8, 2020
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Tweet - "After hearing from Iowa's livestock producers, I worked hard in the #FarmBill to ensure @USDA had the resources it needs to safeguard against animal disease outbreaks. I'm glad to see @SecretarySonny invest in a vaccine bank--an important step toward securing our food supply chain"
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Sen. Joni Ernst
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| July 7, 2020
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Tweet - "Black & Latino families are disproportionately affected by food insecurity, & inequities will widen unless action is taken. Congress passed the #HeroesAct to increase nutrition assistance. The Senate GOP must pass it now & ensure families do not go hungry."
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Rep. Steny Hoyer
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| July 7, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse, Cantwell Lead Delegation Call to Support Washington Agriculture, Specialty Crops
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| July 7, 2020
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Gosar Applauds the Signing of Shared Stewardship Memorandum between USDA and the State of Arizona
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Rep. Paul Gosar, ...
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| July 7, 2020
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Hoeven: RMA Announces New Quality Loss Option for Crop Insurance Policies
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Sen. John Hoeven
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| July 6, 2020
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McCollum on Subcommittee Passage of FY 21 Agriculture-Rural Development-Food and Drug Administration Funding Bill
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Rep. Betty McCollum
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| July 6, 2020
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Harder Introduces FARM Act to Support Agriculture Efforts to Fight Climate Change
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Rep. Josh Harder
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| July 6, 2020
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Hearing of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies - Opening Statement of Rep. DeLauro, Markup of FY 2021 Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA Funding Bill
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Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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| July 5, 2020
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Appropriations Committee Releases Fiscal Year 2021 Agriculture-Rural Development-FDA Funding Bill
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Rep. Sanford Bishop, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Sen. Booker Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Food System in Response to COVID-19 Disruptions
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Sen. Cory Booker
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| July 2, 2020
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Ramp-Up Act Will Help Meat and Poultry Processors Access Inspection to Meet Demand
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Rep. Angie Craig, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolution
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Sen. Ron Wyden
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| July 2, 2020
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Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers Affected by COVID-19
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Sen. Joni Ernst, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader and to the Hon. Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and to the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee - Senate Chicken Caucus calls for direct COVID-19 relief for chicken farmers
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Sen. Tim Scott, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Maine Awarded Additional $2.14 Million for Food Box Program to Support Farmers, Help Address Food Insecurity
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Sen. Susan Collins
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| July 2, 2020
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Inhofe, Grassley, Ernst, Tillis, Burr Introduce Bill to Support Livestock and Poultry Producers affected by COVID-19
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Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
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| July 2, 2020
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Maine Awarded Additional $2.14 Million for Food Box Program to Support Farmers, Help Address Food Insecurity
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Rep. Jared Golden
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| July 2, 2020
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Leahy Announces Two Federal Farm To School Grants Supporting Student Access To Local Food In Vermont
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Sen. Peter Welch, ...
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