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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 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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