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May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices" Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020 Walorski Sponsors Legislation to Pilot Medically Tailored Meals Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
May 18, 2020 Alaska Delegation Applauds Homeland Security Rule Creating Flexibility for Seafood Industry Sen. Lisa Murkowski, ...
May 18, 2020 Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic Rep. Eleanor Norton, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Encourage Department of Agriculture to Support Mississippi Seafood Industry Sen. Roger Wicker, ...
May 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 18, 2020 Letter to Rural Leaders and Agriculture Stakeholders - Baldwin Leads Senate Democrat's Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Outreach to Rural and Agriculture Stakeholders Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "Great to be in Springfield today at the kick off for the 21st summer season of the Old Capitol Farmers Market." Sen. Dick Durbin
May 16, 2020 Welch Supports $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package To Help Impacted Communities Sen. Peter Welch
May 15, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of The U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge Trump Administration to Provide Relief for Seafood Industry Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
May 15, 2020 Hoeven Cosponsors PRIME Act to Support Local Ranchers Sen. John Hoeven
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
May 15, 2020 Smith Leads Effort to Hold China Accountable for Ag Purchases Agreed to in Phase One Deal Rep. Jason Smith
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Wyden Urge Congress to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation Sen. Cory Booker, ...
May 14, 2020 Hoeven: FMCSA Final Hours of Service Rule A Good Step, More Flexibility Needed for Agriculture Haulers Sen. John Hoeven
May 14, 2020 Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers Sen. John Thune
May 14, 2020 Conaway, Dunn: USDA Biotech Rule Delivers on President Trump's Pro-Innovation Agenda Rep. Neal Dunn, ...
May 14, 2020 Higgins Commends Inclusion of North Lake Charles, Opelousas in Local Foods, Local Places Program Rep. Glen Higgins
May 14, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Merkley Call On USDA To Speed Food And Farm Assistance Out The Door Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of FEMA - Indiana Congressional Delegation Asks for FEMA Assistance to Support Livestock Industry during Coronavirus Sen. Todd Young, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Additional Funding for Virginia's Fisheries Industries Rep. Rob Wittman, ...
May 13, 2020 Clarke and FreshDirect Deliver 500 Boxes of Food to Brooklynites Rep. Yvette Clarke
May 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves." Sen. John Thune
May 13, 2020 Letter to Robert R. Redfield, MD, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety & Health Administration - Hartzler Demands Clarification on Guidelines for Reopening Meatpackers Rep. Sam Graves, ...
May 13, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Sen. John Hoeven
May 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Vermont Delegation Sends Letter Urging USDA Secretary Perdue To Do More For Dairy Farmers Sen. Peter Welch, ...
May 13, 2020 Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
May 13, 2020 Daines: We Must Prioritize Made in Montana Beef, Support Montana Ranchers Sen. Steve Daines
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Combat Meat Shortage During Pandemic Recovery Sen. Rand Paul, ...
May 13, 2020 Hoeven Highlights on Senate Floor Critical Efforts of Agriculture Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. John Hoeven
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I joined a bipartisan group of Senators calling for a @TheJusticeDept investigation into the legality of meatpacker practices. We have questions and serious concerns about potential market manipulation and anticompetitive activities that aren't fair to farmers." Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Newhouse, Costa Urge Inclusion of Water Infrastructure in COVID-19 Relief Package Rep. Ami Bera, ...
May 12, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4.1 Million in COVID-19 Relief for State Fishing Industry Rep. Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 12, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Amid National Meat Shortage, Congresswoman Pingree Urges House Leadership to Pass Bipartisan PRIME Act & Support Local Farms Rep. Chellie Pingree
May 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, ...
May 12, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Support Dairy Product Donation Programs Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 12, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Call For Additional Assistance To The Cotton And Textile Industries Rep. David Kustoff, ...
May 12, 2020 Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments Rep. Dusty Johnson
May 12, 2020 Hyde-Smith cosponsors bill to increase transparency in cattle pricing Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
May 12, 2020 Letter to Robert R. Redfield, MD, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention - DeGette raises alarm at insufficient coronavirus protections for food production workers Rep. Diana DeGette, ...
May 12, 2020 Thompson and Evans Introduce Bill to Extend Tax Relief to Food Supply Chain Workers Rep. Dwight Evans, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more." Sen. John Thune
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Delegation Urges USDA to Allow State-Approved Meat and Poultry Products to Be Donated or Sold Across State Lines Sen. John Thune, ...
May 12, 2020 Hoeven Continues Working to Support Cattle Ranchers Sen. John Hoeven
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen. John Hoeven, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "2day I introd bill updated frm 2002 2bring more price transparency to cattle sales+get fair value for Iowa beef Proud 2stand w IA Cattlemen 2 safeguard independent producers & protect USA beef supply Some help fr WH as @realDonaldTrump asked DOJ 2investigate collusion w/in packers" Sen. Chuck Grassley
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act Rep. Mark Pocan, ...
Date Title Politician
May 19, 2020 Tweet - "Thx to @realDonaldTrump for helping farmers with $$ provided in the CARES Act This is badly needed for rural America bc the virus is tormenting the family farmer w lack of demand & resulting low prices" Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 19, 2020 Walorski Sponsors Legislation to Pilot Medically Tailored Meals Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
May 18, 2020 Alaska Delegation Applauds Homeland Security Rule Creating Flexibility for Seafood Industry Sen.Lisa Murkowski, ...
May 18, 2020 Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic Rep.Eleanor Norton, ...
May 18, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wicker, Hyde-Smith, & Palazzo Encourage Department of Agriculture to Support Mississippi Seafood Industry Sen.Roger Wicker, ...
May 18, 2020 Executive Session Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 18, 2020 Letter to Rural Leaders and Agriculture Stakeholders - Baldwin Leads Senate Democrat's Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Outreach to Rural and Agriculture Stakeholders Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 16, 2020 Tweet - "Great to be in Springfield today at the kick off for the 21st summer season of the Old Capitol Farmers Market." Sen.Dick Durbin
May 16, 2020 Welch Supports $3 Trillion Coronavirus Relief Package To Help Impacted Communities Sen.Peter Welch
May 15, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of The U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Van Hollen, Cardin Urge Trump Administration to Provide Relief for Seafood Industry Rep.Rob Wittman, ...
May 15, 2020 Hoeven Cosponsors PRIME Act to Support Local Ranchers Sen.John Hoeven
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
May 15, 2020 Smith Leads Effort to Hold China Accountable for Ag Purchases Agreed to in Phase One Deal Rep.Jason Smith
May 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Wyden Urge Congress to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation Sen.Cory Booker, ...
May 14, 2020 Hoeven: FMCSA Final Hours of Service Rule A Good Step, More Flexibility Needed for Agriculture Haulers Sen.John Hoeven
May 14, 2020 Thune Working Hard For South Dakota's Cattle Producers Sen.John Thune
May 14, 2020 Conaway, Dunn: USDA Biotech Rule Delivers on President Trump's Pro-Innovation Agenda Rep.Neal Dunn, ...
May 14, 2020 Higgins Commends Inclusion of North Lake Charles, Opelousas in Local Foods, Local Places Program Rep.Glen Higgins
May 14, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Merkley Call On USDA To Speed Food And Farm Assistance Out The Door Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 14, 2020 Letter to Peter Gaynor, Administrator of FEMA - Indiana Congressional Delegation Asks for FEMA Assistance to Support Livestock Industry during Coronavirus Sen.Todd Young, ...
May 13, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce - Congresswoman Elaine Luria Demands Additional Funding for Virginia's Fisheries Industries Rep.Rob Wittman, ...
May 13, 2020 Clarke and FreshDirect Deliver 500 Boxes of Food to Brooklynites Rep.Yvette Clarke
May 13, 2020 Tester, Rounds and colleagues fight to reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
May 13, 2020 Tweet - "JI believe American consumers have the right to know where the beef they purchase comes from. Especially during these uncertain times, the least we can do for ranchers & consumers is to provide them with the benefit of seeing "made in the USA' labels on grocery store shelves." Sen.John Thune
May 13, 2020 Letter to Robert R. Redfield, MD, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and Loren Sweatt, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Occupational Safety & Health Administration - Hartzler Demands Clarification on Guidelines for Reopening Meatpackers Rep.Sam Graves, ...
May 13, 2020 Usa Freedom Reauthorization Act of 2020 Sen.John Hoeven
May 13, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Vermont Delegation Sends Letter Urging USDA Secretary Perdue To Do More For Dairy Farmers Sen.Peter Welch, ...
May 13, 2020 Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
May 13, 2020 Daines: We Must Prioritize Made in Montana Beef, Support Montana Ranchers Sen.Steve Daines
May 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - King, Bipartisan Colleagues Push to Combat Meat Shortage During Pandemic Recovery Sen.Rand Paul, ...
May 13, 2020 Hoeven Highlights on Senate Floor Critical Efforts of Agriculture Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.John Hoeven
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I joined a bipartisan group of Senators calling for a @TheJusticeDept investigation into the legality of meatpacker practices. We have questions and serious concerns about potential market manipulation and anticompetitive activities that aren't fair to farmers." Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Newhouse, Costa Urge Inclusion of Water Infrastructure in COVID-19 Relief Package Rep.Ami Bera, ...
May 12, 2020 Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $4.1 Million in COVID-19 Relief for State Fishing Industry Rep.Kweisi Mfume, ...
May 12, 2020 Rounds, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Pricing Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
May 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House - Amid National Meat Shortage, Congresswoman Pingree Urges House Leadership to Pass Bipartisan PRIME Act & Support Local Farms Rep.Chellie Pingree
May 12, 2020 Letter to Hon. William Barr, U.S. Department of Justice Attorney General - Senator Doug Jones Calls on Justice Department to Investigate Potentially Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith, ...
May 12, 2020 Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Support Dairy Product Donation Programs Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 12, 2020 Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 12, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Call For Additional Assistance To The Cotton And Textile Industries Rep.David Kustoff, ...
May 12, 2020 Johnson Supports Bill To Safeguard Agriculture From Foreign Investments Rep.Dusty Johnson
May 12, 2020 Hyde-Smith cosponsors bill to increase transparency in cattle pricing Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
May 12, 2020 Letter to Robert R. Redfield, MD, Director of Center for Disease Control and Prevention - DeGette raises alarm at insufficient coronavirus protections for food production workers Rep.Diana DeGette, ...
May 12, 2020 Thompson and Evans Introduce Bill to Extend Tax Relief to Food Supply Chain Workers Rep.Dwight Evans, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "I was pleased to join @SecretarySonny in announcing rural broadband funding for @SDNcomm in the Black Hills--this means more opportunities for telehealth, distance learning, precision ag, and so much more." Sen.John Thune
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Delegation Urges USDA to Allow State-Approved Meat and Poultry Products to Be Donated or Sold Across State Lines Sen.John Thune, ...
May 12, 2020 Hoeven Continues Working to Support Cattle Ranchers Sen.John Hoeven
May 12, 2020 Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General for the Dept. of Justice - Thune, Rounds Join Colleagues in Requesting DOJ to Investigate Potential Illegal Practices by Beef Packers Sen.John Hoeven, ...
May 12, 2020 Tweet - "2day I introd bill updated frm 2002 2bring more price transparency to cattle sales+get fair value for Iowa beef Proud 2stand w IA Cattlemen 2 safeguard independent producers & protect USA beef supply Some help fr WH as @realDonaldTrump asked DOJ 2investigate collusion w/in packers" Sen.Chuck Grassley
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, the Hon. Steny Hoyer, House Majority Leader, and the Hon. Steve Scalise, House Minority Whip - Reps. Axne, Bustos, Finkenauer, Craig Secure Biofuel Support in Heroes Act Rep.Mark Pocan, ...
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