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April 17, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and Mike Pompeo, Sec. of State - Sens. Moran, Casey, Boozman, Baldwin Urge Secretaries Perdue, Pompeo to Support Global Food Programs During COVID-19 Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine, NH Delegations Call on USDA to Boost Support for Dairy Farmers Facing Economic Crisis Due to COVID-19 Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
April 17, 2020 Daines Secures $19 Billion for Ag, Including Livestock, Specialty Crop Producers During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen. Steve Daines
April 17, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Idaho Delegation Calls on USDA to Assist Idaho's Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Jim Risch, ...
April 17, 2020 Congressman Baird Supports Creation of CFAP Rep. Jim Baird
April 17, 2020 Senator Murray Highlights Focus on Southwest Washington Priorities in Federal COVID-19 Efforts Sen. Patty Murray
April 17, 2020 Rep. Estes Reacts to the $19 Billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep. Ron Estes
April 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, and Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Support Wisconsin Farmers and Food Industry Now Sen. Tammy Baldwin
April 17, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Announces New Measures from USDA to Help Rural Constituents Affected by COVID-19 Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
April 17, 2020 Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Blumenauer, Lee, McClintock, and Young Urge House Leadership to Include Cannabis Businesses in Next Phase of COVID-19 Relief Rep. Tom McClintock, ...
April 17, 2020 Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sen. John Thune
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused market disruptions that hurt family hog and cattle farmers across Illinois. Joining @SenDuckworth calling on @USDA to provide immediate & direct financial assistant to family pork & beef producers who are struggling." Sen. Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has harmed the renewable fuels industry right here in Iowa. There are those who would use this public health crisis as an excuse to undercut the #RFS. Our farmers & biofuels producers need relief now -- not another gut punch." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 17, 2020 HOEVEN: USDA TO PROVIDE $16 BILLION IN DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS, $3 BILLION IN AGRICULTURE PURCHASES Sen. John Hoeven
April 17, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott Applauds USDA's Commitment to Support American Farmers, Maintain Food Supply Chain During the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency Rep. James Scott, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - cortez Masto Urges Usda to Protect Dairy Farmers Impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Delgado, Torres Small, Colleagues Urge Administration to Establish "Rural COVID-19 Task Force" to Identify and Address Rural Issues During Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers Sen. Mike Rounds, ...
April 16, 2020 Ernst, Joined by Sec. Naig, Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Iowa's Farmers, Producers Sen. Joni Ernst
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "2day on bipartisan ph call w Pres Trump I raised concern abt meat processing plants shutting down & the ripple effects that has on food chain Cattle/pork producers in particular need 2b able to move their product I asked @realDonaldTrump to give this special attn" Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
April 16, 2020 NRCS Announces $4.4 Million Award for Nebraska On-Farm Conservation Project Sen. Deb Fischer
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 Murkowski Welcomes Temporary Extension of Timber Contracts Sen. Lisa Murkowski
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Tonko Joins Dairy Caucus to Champion Relief for Farmers Rep. Paul Tonko
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 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 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders Sen. Dick Durbin
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 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 Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen. Joni Ernst
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, ...
Date Title Politician
April 17, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture, and Mike Pompeo, Sec. of State - Sens. Moran, Casey, Boozman, Baldwin Urge Secretaries Perdue, Pompeo to Support Global Food Programs During COVID-19 Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
April 17, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine, NH Delegations Call on USDA to Boost Support for Dairy Farmers Facing Economic Crisis Due to COVID-19 Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
April 17, 2020 Daines Secures $19 Billion for Ag, Including Livestock, Specialty Crop Producers During Coronavirus Outbreak Sen.Steve Daines
April 17, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Idaho Delegation Calls on USDA to Assist Idaho's Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Jim Risch, ...
April 17, 2020 Congressman Baird Supports Creation of CFAP Rep.Jim Baird
April 17, 2020 Senator Murray Highlights Focus on Southwest Washington Priorities in Federal COVID-19 Efforts Sen.Patty Murray
April 17, 2020 Rep. Estes Reacts to the $19 Billion Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Rep.Ron Estes
April 17, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump, and Steven Mnuchin, Sec. of the Treasury - U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Urges Trump Administration to Support Wisconsin Farmers and Food Industry Now Sen.Tammy Baldwin
April 17, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Announces New Measures from USDA to Help Rural Constituents Affected by COVID-19 Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
April 17, 2020 Q&A: CARES Act Relief for Farmers Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 17, 2020 Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Reps. Blumenauer, Lee, McClintock, and Young Urge House Leadership to Include Cannabis Businesses in Next Phase of COVID-19 Relief Rep.Tom McClintock, ...
April 17, 2020 Thune Statement on Rollout of USDA's Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sen.John Thune
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has caused market disruptions that hurt family hog and cattle farmers across Illinois. Joining @SenDuckworth calling on @USDA to provide immediate & direct financial assistant to family pork & beef producers who are struggling." Sen.Dick Durbin
April 17, 2020 Tweet - "#COVID19 has harmed the renewable fuels industry right here in Iowa. There are those who would use this public health crisis as an excuse to undercut the #RFS. Our farmers & biofuels producers need relief now -- not another gut punch." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 17, 2020 HOEVEN: USDA TO PROVIDE $16 BILLION IN DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO FARMERS AND RANCHERS, $3 BILLION IN AGRICULTURE PURCHASES Sen.John Hoeven
April 17, 2020 Rep. Austin Scott Applauds USDA's Commitment to Support American Farmers, Maintain Food Supply Chain During the Coronavirus Public Health Emergency Rep.James Scott, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - cortez Masto Urges Usda to Protect Dairy Farmers Impacted by Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Delgado, Torres Small, Colleagues Urge Administration to Establish "Rural COVID-19 Task Force" to Identify and Address Rural Issues During Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Members of Congress Urge USDA to Provide Assistance to Pork Producers Sen.Mike Rounds, ...
April 16, 2020 Ernst, Joined by Sec. Naig, Hosts Telephone Town Hall with Iowa's Farmers, Producers Sen.Joni Ernst
April 16, 2020 Tweet - "2day on bipartisan ph call w Pres Trump I raised concern abt meat processing plants shutting down & the ripple effects that has on food chain Cattle/pork producers in particular need 2b able to move their product I asked @realDonaldTrump to give this special attn" Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Press USDA To Provide Financial Relief For Illinois Pork And Beef Producers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Dick Durbin, ...
April 16, 2020 NRCS Announces $4.4 Million Award for Nebraska On-Farm Conservation Project Sen.Deb Fischer
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 Murkowski Welcomes Temporary Extension of Timber Contracts Sen.Lisa Murkowski
April 15, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Tonko Joins Dairy Caucus to Champion Relief for Farmers Rep.Paul Tonko
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 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 Durbin Discusses Impact Of COVID-19 With Illinois Agricultural Leaders Sen.Dick Durbin
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 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 Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 14, 2020 Ernst Calls for Clarity, Access to Relief for Iowa's Farmers, Ag Industries Sen.Joni Ernst
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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, ...
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