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Aug. 11, 2020 Congressman Higgins Commends USDA for Including Crawfish in CFAP Relief Rep. Glen Higgins
Aug. 11, 2020 Gov. Justice presents fleet of food trucks to support West Virginia senior nutrition meal delivery programs Sen. Jim Justice
Aug. 11, 2020 USDA Announces the Addition of Eligible Commodities for CFAP Rep. Jim Baird
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults Sen. Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Bennet Calls for Investigation into Federal Government's Role in the Spread of COVID-19 in Meat Processing Facilities Sen. Michael Bennet
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Daines, Gianforte Urge Administration to Streamline COVID-19 Relief for Montana Ag Sen. Steve Daines, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Chairwoman Plaskett, Democratic subcommittee members send letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue expressing concerns about CFAP Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Lucas Applauds USDA's Streamlining of Emergency Haying & Grazing in Conservation Reserve Program Rep. Frank Lucas
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I'm working with @SenStabenow, @SenJohnThune and 58 of our Senate colleagues to make sure the Trump Admin. protects American food producers from unfair trade initiatives. #MadeinWI" Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 7, 2020 Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry Sen. John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Tester, Romney, King Lead Legislation to Extend Loan Support to Small Businesses Sen. Angus King, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoeven: FSA Offers Farm Storage Facility Loan Borrowers with Payment Deferral Option Sen. John Hoeven
Aug. 6, 2020 Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Cosponsored by Collins, King Designating July as "National Blueberry Month" Sen. Angus King, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Cassidy: Louisiana Seafood Industry Receives Support from Federal COVID Relief Efforts Sen. Bill Cassidy
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Just intro'd a bill with @SenatorRounds @ChuckGrassley & @SenJoniErnst to require @EPA to use current greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Biofuels & efficient farming reduce lifecycle emissions. Accurate modeling will help support export opportunities." Sen. John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Help School Nutrition Programs Best Serve Students Through Upcoming School Year Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers Rep. Russ Fulcher, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo Announce $30M in Aid for U.S. Shrimp Industry Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Hoeven: RMA Extends Crop Insurance Premium Payment Deadline, Defers Interest Accrual Sen. John Hoeven
Aug. 5, 2020 Kennedy welcomes USDA purchase of $30 million of shrimp to feed Louisiana families Sen. John Kennedy
Aug. 5, 2020 Scalise Announces $30 Million Usda Purchase of U.S. Shrimp to Support COVID-19 Food Assistance Rep. Steve Scalise
Aug. 5, 2020 Senators Stabenow, Murkowski Team Up to Reintroduce Bipartisan Food Supply Protection Act Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Hoyer, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and the District of Columbia Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and The District of Columbia Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Udall, Neguse Introduce Landmark Pesticide Reform to Protect Children, Farmworkers and Consumers from Toxic Pesticides Rep. Joe Neguse, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 At Farmfest Virtual Forum, Klobuchar Highlights Need to Support Rural Communities and Agriculture During Pandemic Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to Bill Lee, Governor of the State of Tennessee - Congressmen Cohen and Cooper Urge Governor Lee to Help Eligible Families Receive Food Assistance Rep. Steve Cohen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Bishop Given American Farm Bureau's Golden Plow Award Rep. Sanford Bishop
Aug. 3, 2020 Enzi, Barrasso cosponsor legislation to protect livestock producers Sen. John Barrasso, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge USDA to Extend School Nutrition Waivers Through the End of the 2020-21 School Year Rep. Katherine Clark, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Jason Kearns, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Sen. Moran Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Administration to not Impose Tariffs on Phosphate Fertilizers Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
Aug. 1, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends closure of Monongalia County bars for an additional 10 days Sen. Jim Justice
July 31, 2020 Dingell: We Must Remove all PFAS Chemicals from Food Packaging Rep. Debbie Dingell
July 31, 2020 Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger Rep. Joe Morelle
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic is hurting our farmers. We must take action to bring relief and boost our agriculture economy. My bipartisan #FarmingSupportToStates Act will help our hardworking Wisconsin farmers." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
July 31, 2020 Scott Calls For Extension Of Pandemic Food Assistance Program Rep. Bobby Scott
July 31, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now." Rep. Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Hoeven, and Ranking Member Merkley - Wyden, Gillibrand, Booker and Sanders Urge Senate Leadership to Prioritize Direct Relief for Small Farmers in Response to Ongoing Economic Crisis Sen. Ron Wyden
July 30, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Fights to Secure Coronavirus Relief for Independent Turkey Farmers Who Were Left Out of Past Packages Sen. Tina Smith
July 30, 2020 Feinstein, Kennedy Introduce Bill to Eradicate Nutria Sen. John Kennedy, ...
July 30, 2020 Scott Introduces Bill To Provide Free School Meals To All Students During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. John Hoeven, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture - Gillibrand, Wyden, Booker, And Sanders Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Direct Relief For Small Farmers In Response To Ongoing Economic Crisis Sen. Cory Booker, ...
July 30, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Devastating Effects of Senate GOP COVID-19 Inaction Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Countries shouldn't be able to "own" generic food names like parmesan & feta. This puts made-in-America products at a disadvantage. That's why 50+ of my colleagues joined my letter to @USTradeRep & @SecretarySonny urging them to prioritize this issue in trade negotiations." Sen. John Thune
July 30, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Food Insecurity and Help 39th District Families Rep. Gil Cisneros
Date Title Politician
Aug. 11, 2020 Congressman Higgins Commends USDA for Including Crawfish in CFAP Relief Rep.Glen Higgins
Aug. 11, 2020 Gov. Justice presents fleet of food trucks to support West Virginia senior nutrition meal delivery programs Sen.Jim Justice
Aug. 11, 2020 USDA Announces the Addition of Eligible Commodities for CFAP Rep.Jim Baird
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults Sen.Cynthia Shaheen, ...
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the Department of Agriculture - Bennet Calls for Investigation into Federal Government's Role in the Spread of COVID-19 in Meat Processing Facilities Sen.Michael Bennet
Aug. 10, 2020 Letter to The Honorable Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration - Daines, Gianforte Urge Administration to Streamline COVID-19 Relief for Montana Ag Sen.Steve Daines, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Chairwoman Plaskett, Democratic subcommittee members send letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue expressing concerns about CFAP Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Lucas Applauds USDA's Streamlining of Emergency Haying & Grazing in Conservation Reserve Program Rep.Frank Lucas
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: As Upstate New York economies continue to recover from pandemic, NY hemp farmers have major concerns with proposed USDA guidelines that would hinder growth & devastate future of hemp industry; however, USDA shuts Upstate farmers out of Fed process, leading to problematic, impending final rules; senator calls on USDA to immediately halt Reg implementations, hear out Upstate hemp producers & make critical improvements to final plan to help NY hemp farms harvest potential Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "It is heartbreaking that over 400k MD children live in a home that is behind on rent, isn't getting enough to eat, or both. The #HeroesAct provided critical assistance to address food & housing insecurity. It's shameful the GOP continues to block this aid." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Aug. 7, 2020 Tweet - "I'm working with @SenStabenow, @SenJohnThune and 58 of our Senate colleagues to make sure the Trump Admin. protects American food producers from unfair trade initiatives. #MadeinWI" Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 7, 2020 Capital Journal - OPINION: Safeguarding South Dakota's top industry Sen.John Thune
Aug. 6, 2020 Tester, Romney, King Lead Legislation to Extend Loan Support to Small Businesses Sen.Angus King, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Hoeven: FSA Offers Farm Storage Facility Loan Borrowers with Payment Deferral Option Sen.John Hoeven
Aug. 6, 2020 Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Cosponsored by Collins, King Designating July as "National Blueberry Month" Sen.Angus King, ...
Aug. 6, 2020 Cassidy: Louisiana Seafood Industry Receives Support from Federal COVID Relief Efforts Sen.Bill Cassidy
Aug. 6, 2020 Tweet - "Just intro'd a bill with @SenatorRounds @ChuckGrassley & @SenJoniErnst to require @EPA to use current greenhouse gas modeling for biofuels. Biofuels & efficient farming reduce lifecycle emissions. Accurate modeling will help support export opportunities." Sen.John Thune
Aug. 5, 2020 Cortez Masto Introduces Legislation to Help School Nutrition Programs Best Serve Students Through Upcoming School Year Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers Rep.Russ Fulcher, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Wicker, Hyde-Smith, Palazzo Announce $30M in Aid for U.S. Shrimp Industry Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
Aug. 5, 2020 Hoeven: RMA Extends Crop Insurance Premium Payment Deadline, Defers Interest Accrual Sen.John Hoeven
Aug. 5, 2020 Kennedy welcomes USDA purchase of $30 million of shrimp to feed Louisiana families Sen.John Kennedy
Aug. 5, 2020 Scalise Announces $30 Million Usda Purchase of U.S. Shrimp to Support COVID-19 Food Assistance Rep.Steve Scalise
Aug. 5, 2020 Senators Stabenow, Murkowski Team Up to Reintroduce Bipartisan Food Supply Protection Act Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Hoyer, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and the District of Columbia Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Livingston County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, over 40% of Livingston County still does not have sufficient- or any- access to broadband; in Livingston on Friday, senator called for USDA to immediately approve $14.4 million in grant funding to address the county's internet access needs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer: As Madison County continues to recover from COVID-19 and children get ready to go back to school, many still do not have sufficient--or any--access to broadband; senator calls for USDA to approve $15 million in grant funding to address the county's dire internet access needs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Van Hollen, Democrats Send Letter to Secretary Perdue Expressing Concern About Increasing Food Insecurity in Maryland and The District of Columbia Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Udall, Neguse Introduce Landmark Pesticide Reform to Protect Children, Farmworkers and Consumers from Toxic Pesticides Rep.Joe Neguse, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 At Farmfest Virtual Forum, Klobuchar Highlights Need to Support Rural Communities and Agriculture During Pandemic Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 4, 2020 Letter to Bill Lee, Governor of the State of Tennessee - Congressmen Cohen and Cooper Urge Governor Lee to Help Eligible Families Receive Food Assistance Rep.Steve Cohen, ...
Aug. 4, 2020 Bishop Given American Farm Bureau's Golden Plow Award Rep.Sanford Bishop
Aug. 3, 2020 Enzi, Barrasso cosponsor legislation to protect livestock producers Sen.John Barrasso, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services for the Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Lawmakers Urge USDA to Extend School Nutrition Waivers Through the End of the 2020-21 School Year Rep.Katherine Clark, ...
Aug. 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce, and the Hon. Jason Kearns, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Sen. Moran Leads Senate Colleagues in Urging Administration to not Impose Tariffs on Phosphate Fertilizers Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
Aug. 1, 2020 COVID-19 UPDATE: Gov. Justice extends closure of Monongalia County bars for an additional 10 days Sen.Jim Justice
July 31, 2020 Dingell: We Must Remove all PFAS Chemicals from Food Packaging Rep.Debbie Dingell
July 31, 2020 Congressman Morelle Sponsors Landmark Legislation to Fight Child Hunger Rep.Joe Morelle
July 31, 2020 Tweet - "The pandemic is hurting our farmers. We must take action to bring relief and boost our agriculture economy. My bipartisan #FarmingSupportToStates Act will help our hardworking Wisconsin farmers." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
July 31, 2020 Scott Calls For Extension Of Pandemic Food Assistance Program Rep.Bobby Scott
July 31, 2020 Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "30 million are facing food insecurity, and it's absurd that the Senate GOP's coronavirus bill does nothing to halt this worsening hardship for families. The nutrition assistance offered in the #HeroesAct would help. The Senate GOP must pass it now." Rep.Steny Hoyer
July 30, 2020 Letter to Leader McConnell, Leader Schumer, Chairman Hoeven, and Ranking Member Merkley - Wyden, Gillibrand, Booker and Sanders Urge Senate Leadership to Prioritize Direct Relief for Small Farmers in Response to Ongoing Economic Crisis Sen.Ron Wyden
July 30, 2020 U.S. Senator Tina Smith Fights to Secure Coronavirus Relief for Independent Turkey Farmers Who Were Left Out of Past Packages Sen.Tina Smith
July 30, 2020 Feinstein, Kennedy Introduce Bill to Eradicate Nutria Sen.John Kennedy, ...
July 30, 2020 Scott Introduces Bill To Provide Free School Meals To All Students During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader of the United States Senate, the Hon. John Hoeven, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, and the Hon. Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture - Gillibrand, Wyden, Booker, And Sanders Urge Senate Leadership To Prioritize Direct Relief For Small Farmers In Response To Ongoing Economic Crisis Sen.Cory Booker, ...
July 30, 2020 Pelosi Statement on Devastating Effects of Senate GOP COVID-19 Inaction Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020 Tweet - "Countries shouldn't be able to "own" generic food names like parmesan & feta. This puts made-in-America products at a disadvantage. That's why 50+ of my colleagues joined my letter to @USTradeRep & @SecretarySonny urging them to prioritize this issue in trade negotiations." Sen.John Thune
July 30, 2020 Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Food Insecurity and Help 39th District Families Rep.Gil Cisneros
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