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April 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer reveals: As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, including food production facilities and the food & grocery industries, Feds roll back food safety guidelines & inspectors; senator calls on FDA to immediately clarify oversight & inspection standards to restore New Yorkers' faith in food safety Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Boozman and Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus Sen. Mark Warner, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on USDA to Support Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 14, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Hawai"i Delegation Calls On Trump Administration To Support Hawai"i Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic, Ensure Hawai"i Gets Fair Share Of Federal Aid Rep. Ed Case, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Warner, Kaine Urge Virginia's Inclusion in U.S. Department of Agriculture Online Purchasing Pilot Program Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Mark Warner, ...
April 14, 2020 Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen. Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers Rep. Josh Gottheimer, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "School meals were vital to fighting hunger and keeping kids healthy before the pandemic. They're just as vital while schools are closed. That's why New Mexico schools and state agencies are working hard to ensure kids STILL have access to healthy food. (1/2)" Sen. Ben Luján
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers Sen. Steve Daines, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases Rep. Judy Chu, ...
April 13, 2020 As Family Farms Face Economic Crisis Due To COVID-19 Outbreak, Gillibrand Announces Landmark Legislation To Provide Direct Relief Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - With Restaurants Shuttered Nationwide, Maine Delegation Pushes for USDA to Tap State's Potatoes for American Nutrition Needs During Pandemic Rep. Jared Golden, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to USDA: Support Specialty Crop Producers Through COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "1/2 Iowa's ag & food industry, like this beef plant in Tama, are front line workers helping feed Iowans and Americans. Just like the rest of our state, these folks are hurting. 1) we need to ensure workers' safety and 2) we need to get these plants and our farmers relief." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "The decrease in fuel consumption during #COVID19 has left biofuels facilities little choice but to idle production or close completely. Keeping these plants open is vital for #Iowa's economy, & @ChuckGrassley & I are calling on @USDA to provide relief." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen. Mazie Hirono, ...
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Casey Pushes for Relief for Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep. Ron Estes, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Fred Keller Joins Lawmakers in Urging USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue to Help Dairy Farmers Rep. Tim Walberg, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I spoke with @MarylandHunger & anti-hunger advocates to thank them for the incredibly important work they are doing to meet the needs of families in Maryland. The need for nutrition assistance has simply skyrocketed, and the work they do is so important." Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep. James Scott, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - With Market Collapse, Senators Seek Covid-19 Aid for U.S. Catfish, Aquaculture Industries Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
April 10, 2020 Argus Leader - Heroes Come In Unlikely Forms Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2020 FDA Answers Senator Markey Call for New Guidance for Retail Food Workers and Consumers to Combat Coronavirus Transmission Sen. Ed Markey
April 9, 2020 Letter to Eligio Hernandez, Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico - Lawmakers Push Puerto Rico on School Meals Distribution Rep. Darren Soto, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Perdue - Rubio Leads Bipartisan Florida Delegation in Requesting USDA Provide Relief for Florida's Agricultural Industry Rep. Daniel Webster, ...
April 9, 2020 Congressman Rick Crawford Applauds Arkansas Broadcasters' Association for joining FARM Corps efforts Rep. Rick Crawford
April 9, 2020 Amata Highlights Fishing Access As Food Security Issue To Secretary Bernhardt Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 9, 2020 Congressman Comer Applauds USDA Plan to Expand Beef Price Fixing Investigation to Covid-19 Impacts on Cattle Producers Rep. Jamie Comer
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune Urges Department of Justice to Investigate Price Manipulation in the Beef Market Sen. John Thune
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 8, 2020 Daines Successfully Pushes for MT Ag Producers to be Eligible for Coronavirus Small Business Loans Sen. Steve Daines
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Klobuchar, Smith Announce Loan Eligibility for Farmers Included in Interim Coronavirus Relief Package Passed by Senate Sen. Tina Smith, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf - Perdue, Loeffler Seek H-2A Flexibility During COVID-19 Crisis Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
April 8, 2020 USDA Will Expand Holcomb Fire Investigation to COVID Market Disruption Sen. Deb Fischer
April 8, 2020 Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Announce School Lunch Extension for Needy Children Sen. Cory Booker, ...
April 8, 2020 Boozman Praises Arkansas Agriculture Community for "Rising to the Occasion" Sen. John Boozman
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep. Ayanna Pressley, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Johnson Urges President Trump to Oversee Comprehensive Investigation into Cattle Markets Rep. Dusty Johnson
April 8, 2020 Senator Markey Calls for Clear Guidance from Trump Administration on Retail, Consumer Food Handling During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ed Markey
April 8, 2020 Sen. Cramer Statement on USDA Investigating Beef Prices amid COVID-19 Sen. Kevin Cramer
April 8, 2020 Hoeven: USDA To Initiate Oversight Into Beef Price Disparities Sen. John Hoeven
April 8, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor, and Chad Wold, Acting Sec. of the Department of Homeland Security - Boozman Calls for Flexibility in Temporary Ag Worker Program to Protect Nation's Food Supply Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Kennedy and Louisiana Delegation Ask Agriculture Secretary to Apply CARES Act to Crawfish Industry Rep. Steve Scalise, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA to Strengthen the Integrity of the Cattle Market Sen. John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "After asking USDA to investigate price fixing by beef packers they announced today they will Farmers need to see USDA report as soon as possible Beef producers need help! Thx Scty Perdue & Pres Trump for hearing their concerns" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program Sen. Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Great news for producers. I sent @USDA a letter urging action on this topic earlier today. @SecretarySonny , thank you for taking action on this issue for our ranchers." Sen. John Thune
April 7, 2020 Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen. Deb Fischer
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cantwell, Washington Democratic Colleagues Call for Increased Access to Food Assistance for Washingtonians Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
April 7, 2020 Congressman James Comer Urges USDA to Expedite Financial Relief for Kentucky Cattle Producers Rep. Jamie Comer
April 7, 2020 Keeping the Shelves Stocked Sen. John Boozman
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Garamendi Urges Federal Support for Family Farmers and Ranchers During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep. Jim Costa, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Chuck Schumer - Bennet Presses for Colorado Priorities Ahead of Next Phase of Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen. Michael Bennet
April 7, 2020 Marshall Encourages USDA to Issue Cares Act Provisions Sen. Roger Marshall
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today at 1 p.m. CT, @USDA is hosting an online seminar to share info and answer questions about SHIPP, my new soil health protection program. Tune in for 30 min to learn about the program's benefits, eligibility, & rental rates. Link to join seminar" Sen. John Thune
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen. Deb Fischer
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Congressman Costa Leads 108 Members in Calling on USDA to Provide Direct Support to Specialty Crop Producers Rep. Jim Costa, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Lee, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committe Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, and the Hon. Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights - Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen. Deb Fischer
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: Upstate farmers forced to waste milk, crops, & money in the midst of global pandemic due to dramatic supply chain disruptions; senator urges Secretary of Agriculture to immediately release the $9.5b secured in recent emergency package to help New York's +33,000 farms Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Representative Rick Crawford Announces FARM Corps Initiative pairing Arkansas Ag-Producers and Unemployed Guard, Reservists Rep. Rick Crawford
April 6, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Grassley, Duckworth, Ernst Call on USDA to Allocate Additional Funds to Biofuel Industry Negatively Impacted by COVID-19 Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "America is depending on our nation's farmers to help get us through this pandemic. @SenDuckworth & I are joining a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to ensure the continuity of our food supply by supporting our farmers & rural areas." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Make Farmers and Agricultural Businesses Eligible for COVID-19 Economic Injury Grants Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gottheimer Requests Federal Support for North Jersey Schools Providing Free and Reduced Price Meals to Students in Need Amid Coronavirus Outbreak -- so Fifth District Kids Don't Go Hungry Rep. Josh Gottheimer
April 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Senators Warren and Markey Urge Department of Commerce, NOAA to Act Swiftly, Equitably, and Transparently in Allocating $300 Million in Fisheries Disaster Assistance Sen. Ed Markey, ...
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "Hey @USDA @SecretarySonny , our Wisconsin dairy farmers need help now. The #CARESAct provided funding for you to make purchases, so please start making them." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020 Representatives Hayes And Neguse Introduce Legislation To Protect Access To Food For Children And Families During Pandemic Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
Date Title Politician
April 15, 2020 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
April 15, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer reveals: As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, including food production facilities and the food & grocery industries, Feds roll back food safety guidelines & inspectors; senator calls on FDA to immediately clarify oversight & inspection standards to restore New Yorkers' faith in food safety Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 15, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Boozman and Warner Lead Effort to Urge USDA to Assist Cotton Industry in Wake of Coronavirus Sen.Mark Warner, ...
April 15, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on USDA to Support Wisconsin Cranberry Growers Amidst Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 14, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Hawai"i Delegation Calls On Trump Administration To Support Hawai"i Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic, Ensure Hawai"i Gets Fair Share Of Federal Aid Rep.Ed Case, ...
April 14, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Warner, Kaine Urge Virginia's Inclusion in U.S. Department of Agriculture Online Purchasing Pilot Program Amid COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Mark Warner, ...
April 14, 2020 Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "Producers of locally-grown food keep our restaurants, schools, and farmers markets fully stocked with food year round. With many of these places closing due to #COVID19, our nation's local food producers are struggling." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen.Joni Ernst
April 14, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers Rep.Josh Gottheimer, ...
April 14, 2020 Tweet - "School meals were vital to fighting hunger and keeping kids healthy before the pandemic. They're just as vital while schools are closed. That's why New Mexico schools and state agencies are working hard to ensure kids STILL have access to healthy food. (1/2)" Sen.Ben Luján
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Romney, Colleagues Call on USDA to Assist Dairy Farmers Sen.Steve Daines, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases Rep.Judy Chu, ...
April 13, 2020 As Family Farms Face Economic Crisis Due To COVID-19 Outbreak, Gillibrand Announces Landmark Legislation To Provide Direct Relief Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - With Restaurants Shuttered Nationwide, Maine Delegation Pushes for USDA to Tap State's Potatoes for American Nutrition Needs During Pandemic Rep.Jared Golden, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to USDA: Support Specialty Crop Producers Through COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "1/2 Iowa's ag & food industry, like this beef plant in Tama, are front line workers helping feed Iowans and Americans. Just like the rest of our state, these folks are hurting. 1) we need to ensure workers' safety and 2) we need to get these plants and our farmers relief." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020 Tweet - "The decrease in fuel consumption during #COVID19 has left biofuels facilities little choice but to idle production or close completely. Keeping these plants open is vital for #Iowa's economy, & @ChuckGrassley & I are calling on @USDA to provide relief." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 13, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen.Mazie Hirono, ...
April 12, 2020 Tweet - "Salute to @ILSoybean teaming up with the @ChicagoParks to produce over 600 gallons of homemade hand sanitizer for workers. Donation of 100 gallons to Rush medical supply will help many others. But they need bottles. Please donate bottles if you have them!" Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Casey Pushes for Relief for Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Chrissy Houlahan, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Rep. Axne Urges Secretary Perdue to Assist Biofuel Producers Rep.Ron Estes, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Fred Keller Joins Lawmakers in Urging USDA Sec. Sonny Perdue to Help Dairy Farmers Rep.Tim Walberg, ...
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "This morning I spoke with @MarylandHunger & anti-hunger advocates to thank them for the incredibly important work they are doing to meet the needs of families in Maryland. The need for nutrition assistance has simply skyrocketed, and the work they do is so important." Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 10, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has placed enormous stress on farmers in Illinois. I'm urging @SBAgov to open Economic Injury Disaster Loans to farmers so that they are able to weather this storm." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Association - Johnson Urges Clarification for Farmers and Ranchers on SBA Loans Rep.James Scott, ...
April 10, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - With Market Collapse, Senators Seek Covid-19 Aid for U.S. Catfish, Aquaculture Industries Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
April 10, 2020 Argus Leader - Heroes Come In Unlikely Forms Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2020 FDA Answers Senator Markey Call for New Guidance for Retail Food Workers and Consumers to Combat Coronavirus Transmission Sen.Ed Markey
April 9, 2020 Letter to Eligio Hernandez, Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico - Lawmakers Push Puerto Rico on School Meals Distribution Rep.Darren Soto, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Perdue - Rubio Leads Bipartisan Florida Delegation in Requesting USDA Provide Relief for Florida's Agricultural Industry Rep.Daniel Webster, ...
April 9, 2020 Congressman Rick Crawford Applauds Arkansas Broadcasters' Association for joining FARM Corps efforts Rep.Rick Crawford
April 9, 2020 Amata Highlights Fishing Access As Food Security Issue To Secretary Bernhardt Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen
April 9, 2020 Congressman Comer Applauds USDA Plan to Expand Beef Price Fixing Investigation to Covid-19 Impacts on Cattle Producers Rep.Jamie Comer
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune Urges Department of Justice to Investigate Price Manipulation in the Beef Market Sen.John Thune
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 8, 2020 Daines Successfully Pushes for MT Ag Producers to be Eligible for Coronavirus Small Business Loans Sen.Steve Daines
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Klobuchar, Smith Announce Loan Eligibility for Farmers Included in Interim Coronavirus Relief Package Passed by Senate Sen.Tina Smith, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to Labor Secretary Eugene Scalia and Homeland Security Acting Secretary Chad Wolf - Perdue, Loeffler Seek H-2A Flexibility During COVID-19 Crisis Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
April 8, 2020 USDA Will Expand Holcomb Fire Investigation to COVID Market Disruption Sen.Deb Fischer
April 8, 2020 Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Announce School Lunch Extension for Needy Children Sen.Cory Booker, ...
April 8, 2020 Boozman Praises Arkansas Agriculture Community for "Rising to the Occasion" Sen.John Boozman
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Matsui, House Democratic Caucus Task Force On Aging & Families, Call On USDA To Expand SNAP Online Purchasing Program Rep.Ayanna Pressley, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump - Johnson Urges President Trump to Oversee Comprehensive Investigation into Cattle Markets Rep.Dusty Johnson
April 8, 2020 Senator Markey Calls for Clear Guidance from Trump Administration on Retail, Consumer Food Handling During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ed Markey
April 8, 2020 Sen. Cramer Statement on USDA Investigating Beef Prices amid COVID-19 Sen.Kevin Cramer
April 8, 2020 Hoeven: USDA To Initiate Oversight Into Beef Price Disparities Sen.John Hoeven
April 8, 2020 Letter to Eugene Scalia, Sec. of Labor, and Chad Wold, Acting Sec. of the Department of Homeland Security - Boozman Calls for Flexibility in Temporary Ag Worker Program to Protect Nation's Food Supply Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 8, 2020 Kennedy and Louisiana Delegation Ask Agriculture Secretary to Apply CARES Act to Crawfish Industry Rep.Steve Scalise, ...
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Thune Urges USDA to Strengthen the Integrity of the Cattle Market Sen.John Thune
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "After asking USDA to investigate price fixing by beef packers they announced today they will Farmers need to see USDA report as soon as possible Beef producers need help! Thx Scty Perdue & Pres Trump for hearing their concerns" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 8, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Durbin To SBA: Allow Farms And AG Businesses To Access EIDL Program Sen.Dick Durbin
April 8, 2020 Tweet - "Great news for producers. I sent @USDA a letter urging action on this topic earlier today. @SecretarySonny , thank you for taking action on this issue for our ranchers." Sen.John Thune
April 7, 2020 Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen.Deb Fischer
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cantwell, Washington Democratic Colleagues Call for Increased Access to Food Assistance for Washingtonians Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
April 7, 2020 Congressman James Comer Urges USDA to Expedite Financial Relief for Kentucky Cattle Producers Rep.Jamie Comer
April 7, 2020 Keeping the Shelves Stocked Sen.John Boozman
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Garamendi Urges Federal Support for Family Farmers and Ranchers During Coronavirus Pandemic Rep.Jim Costa, ...
April 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and Senate Leader Chuck Schumer - Bennet Presses for Colorado Priorities Ahead of Next Phase of Coronavirus Relief Legislation Sen.Michael Bennet
April 7, 2020 Marshall Encourages USDA to Issue Cares Act Provisions Sen.Roger Marshall
April 7, 2020 Tweet - "Today at 1 p.m. CT, @USDA is hosting an online seminar to share info and answer questions about SHIPP, my new soil health protection program. Tune in for 30 min to learn about the program's benefits, eligibility, & rental rates. Link to join seminar" Sen.John Thune
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen.Deb Fischer
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Congressman Costa Leads 108 Members in Calling on USDA to Provide Direct Support to Specialty Crop Producers Rep.Jim Costa, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Lee, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committe Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, and the Hon. Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights - Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen.Deb Fischer
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: Upstate farmers forced to waste milk, crops, & money in the midst of global pandemic due to dramatic supply chain disruptions; senator urges Secretary of Agriculture to immediately release the $9.5b secured in recent emergency package to help New York's +33,000 farms Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 6, 2020 Representative Rick Crawford Announces FARM Corps Initiative pairing Arkansas Ag-Producers and Unemployed Guard, Reservists Rep.Rick Crawford
April 6, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Grassley, Duckworth, Ernst Call on USDA to Allocate Additional Funds to Biofuel Industry Negatively Impacted by COVID-19 Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 6, 2020 Tweet - "America is depending on our nation's farmers to help get us through this pandemic. @SenDuckworth & I are joining a bipartisan group of Senators in urging @USDA to ensure the continuity of our food supply by supporting our farmers & rural areas." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Make Farmers and Agricultural Businesses Eligible for COVID-19 Economic Injury Grants Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gottheimer Requests Federal Support for North Jersey Schools Providing Free and Reduced Price Meals to Students in Need Amid Coronavirus Outbreak -- so Fifth District Kids Don't Go Hungry Rep.Josh Gottheimer
April 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the Department of Commerce - Senators Warren and Markey Urge Department of Commerce, NOAA to Act Swiftly, Equitably, and Transparently in Allocating $300 Million in Fisheries Disaster Assistance Sen.Ed Markey, ...
April 4, 2020 Tweet - "Hey @USDA @SecretarySonny , our Wisconsin dairy farmers need help now. The #CARESAct provided funding for you to make purchases, so please start making them." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 3, 2020 Representatives Hayes And Neguse Introduce Legislation To Protect Access To Food For Children And Families During Pandemic Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
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