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April 3, 2020 Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Steve Daines
April 3, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Connecticut Delegation Urges Usda to Halt Rules that Make It Difficult for Connecticut Residents to Access Snap Benefits Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio, Velazquez, Chabot Clarify Intent of Agriculture Business Eligibility for EIDL in CARES Act Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Daines: Keep Montana Ports of Entry Open During Coronavirus Pandemic for Montana Ag, Trade Sen. Steve Daines
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Tina Smith, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - King, Pingree, Golden Urge Department of Commerce to Aid Fisheries Quickly Through CARES Act Funding Rep. Jared Golden, ...
April 3, 2020 Representatives Hayes And Neguse Introduce Legislation To Protect Access To Food For Children And Families During Pandemic Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
April 3, 2020 Senators Markey & Warren, Reps. Moulton and Keating Urge USDA to Buy American Seafood through "CARES Act" Agricultural Assistance Program Rep. Bill Keating, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Stanton Calls on Small Business Administration to Extend Coronavirus Relief to Arizona Farmers Sen. Andy Kim, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Daines Urges SBA to Ensure That Ag Businesses Receive Coronavirus Relief Funding Sen. Steve Daines
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct included an important expansion of the SNAP nutrition assistance program and other anti-hunger efforts to ensure resources are available for Americans during the #coronavirus pandemic. Learn more by visiting @HouseAgDems ' website:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The @IAcattlemen I spoke to earlier this week were clear: they need help now. I'm calling on @USDA to provide immediate assistance to our cattle producers in Iowa, & across the country, through the resources we've provided in our bipartisan relief package." Sen. Joni Ernst
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct included an important expansion of the SNAP nutrition assistance program and other anti-hunger efforts to ensure resources are available for Americans during the #coronavirus pandemic. Learn more by visiting @HouseAgDems ' website:" Rep. Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Leads 67 Bipartisan Members in Urging Perdue to Implement Provision to Ensure New COVID-19 Stimulus Funds Support Direct-to-Market Farmers Rep. Chuck Fleischmann, ...
April 2, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Praises Farmworkers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador - Sens. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Address Maximum Residue Levels MRLs in EU Trade Talks Sen. Mike Crapo, ...
April 1, 2020 Warren Calls on DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Instacart to Protect Workers' Health, Increase Pay to Compensate for Coronavirus Risks Sen. Elizabeth Warren
April 1, 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 Sen. John Curtis, ...
April 1, 2020 DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 1, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senator Wyden, Rep. Schrader Request Release of West Coast Fishery Disaster Assistance Funding Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2020 On Rent Day, Trump Still Burdening Economy for the Elite: Doggett Statement on Trump Push for Meals & Entertainment Tax Deductions Rep. Lloyd Doggett
March 31, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Rep. Grijalva and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leaders Call on Federal Government to Protect and Support Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep. Joaquin Castro, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Seeks Federal Investigations into Potential Market Manipulation and Other Illegal Activity by Meat Packers Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Baldwin Helps Deliver Support for Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Communities in Bipartisan CARES Act Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 31, 2020 McCarthy, Calvert, Nunes, McClintock, LaMalfa, and Cook Denounce Harmful Newsom Water Permit Rep. Ken Calvert, ...
March 30, 2020 Hoeven Updates Agriculture Stakeholders For Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Communities In Cares Act Sen. John Hoeven
March 30, 2020 Hoeven Outlines Cares Act, Relief For Families, Businesses, Health Care Providers Sen. John Hoeven
March 30, 2020 Sen. Kennedy Praises Secretary Perdue, USDA for Helping Food Get to New Orleans Food Banks Sen. John Kennedy
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "From bourbon and spirits to hand sanitizer. I am proud of our great #Kentucky distillers and all of our job creators who are stepping up to help their neighbors during this emergency." Sen. Mitch McConnell
March 30, 2020 Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education Sen. James Lankford
March 30, 2020 As Farm Prices Slump Due to Coronavirus, U.S. Senators Klobuchar, Smith Announce USDA Crop Insurance Flexibilities to Support Producers Sen. Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Even during this #COVID19 pandemic, it's the ongoing efforts of our farmers that keep our grocery stores stocked & food on the table. Their resiliency is unchanging; & inspired me to fight to ensure they got the relief they needed in the Phase 3 package @POTUS signed yesterday." Sen. Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020 Tillis Secures Expansion of H-2A Visa Applicants to Help America's Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Thom Tillis
March 26, 2020 Hyde-Smith: Covid-19 Relief Bill Provides Aid to Agriculture Sector Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 26, 2020 Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S Department of Agriculture - Smith Outlines for USDA Policies to Help Farmers Immediately Rep. Jason Smith
March 25, 2020 Hoeven: Senate Approves Phase III Legislation To Support Health Care, Help Families, Small Businesses And The Economy Respond To COVID-19 Sen. John Hoeven
March 25, 2020 Hoeven: Senate Approves Phase III Coronavirus Relief Legislation With Nearly $25 Billion In Resources To Help Farmers And Ranchers, Rural America Sen. John Hoeven
March 25, 2020 Ernst: "You can always count on a farmer.' Sen. Joni Ernst
March 25, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Announces Hidalgo and Brooks Counties Named Primary Disaster Counties Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
March 25, 2020 EPA Will Not Appeal 10th Circuit SRE Ruling Sen. Deb Fischer
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "In these uncertain times, Americans are increasingly grateful for what's on grocery store shelves. That food is there because of the hard work of our farmers & ranchers who in good times & bad do whatever they can to help feed the world. #ThankAFarmer #AgDay" Sen. John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even in these challenging times, the resiliency and the tenacity of Iowa's farmers is unchanging. And during this #COVID19 pandemic, we continue to rely on your hard work and commitment as you feed and fuel the world. On this #NationalAgDay, thank you!" Sen. Joni Ernst
March 24, 2020 Leahy, Sanders, Welch Ask USDA To Buy Dairy Products For Emergency Distribution During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to CEOs of Major Food Retailers - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter on Grocery Industry Response to Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
March 23, 2020 Fischer Speaks on COVID-19 Relief for Ag Producers Sen. Deb Fischer
March 23, 2020 MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen. John Hoeven
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers and ranchers are doing their part to keep the grocery shelves stocked and food on our tables. We need to do our part and provide the resources necessary to support them." Sen. John Thune
March 23, 2020 Senators Markey, Murkowski, Warren, Sullivan Call on Senate Leadership to Support Fishing and Seafood Industry in Coronavirus Response Sen. Ed Markey
March 22, 2020 Sen. Cramer: USDA Eases Supplemental Nutrition Requirements for Women and Children Amid COVID--19 Sen. Kevin Cramer
Date Title Politician
April 3, 2020 Daines Announces Expanded SNAP Benefits for Montana Families During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Steve Daines
April 3, 2020 Letter to Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Amid Covid-19 Pandemic, Connecticut Delegation Urges Usda to Halt Rules that Make It Difficult for Connecticut Residents to Access Snap Benefits Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio, Velazquez, Chabot Clarify Intent of Agriculture Business Eligibility for EIDL in CARES Act Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Mark A. Morgan, Acting Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection - Daines: Keep Montana Ports of Entry Open During Coronavirus Pandemic for Montana Ag, Trade Sen.Steve Daines
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Tina Smith, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - King, Pingree, Golden Urge Department of Commerce to Aid Fisheries Quickly Through CARES Act Funding Rep.Jared Golden, ...
April 3, 2020 Representatives Hayes And Neguse Introduce Legislation To Protect Access To Food For Children And Families During Pandemic Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
April 3, 2020 Senators Markey & Warren, Reps. Moulton and Keating Urge USDA to Buy American Seafood through "CARES Act" Agricultural Assistance Program Rep.Bill Keating, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Stanton Calls on Small Business Administration to Extend Coronavirus Relief to Arizona Farmers Sen.Andy Kim, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Administrator of the Small Business Administration - Daines Urges SBA to Ensure That Ag Businesses Receive Coronavirus Relief Funding Sen.Steve Daines
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct included an important expansion of the SNAP nutrition assistance program and other anti-hunger efforts to ensure resources are available for Americans during the #coronavirus pandemic. Learn more by visiting @HouseAgDems ' website:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The @IAcattlemen I spoke to earlier this week were clear: they need help now. I'm calling on @USDA to provide immediate assistance to our cattle producers in Iowa, & across the country, through the resources we've provided in our bipartisan relief package." Sen.Joni Ernst
April 2, 2020 Tweet - "The #CARESAct included an important expansion of the SNAP nutrition assistance program and other anti-hunger efforts to ensure resources are available for Americans during the #coronavirus pandemic. Learn more by visiting @HouseAgDems ' website:" Rep.Steny Hoyer
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Leads 67 Bipartisan Members in Urging Perdue to Implement Provision to Ensure New COVID-19 Stimulus Funds Support Direct-to-Market Farmers Rep.Chuck Fleischmann, ...
April 2, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Praises Farmworkers During COVID-19 Pandemic Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador - Sens. Cramer, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Address Maximum Residue Levels MRLs in EU Trade Talks Sen.Mike Crapo, ...
April 1, 2020 Warren Calls on DoorDash, Grubhub, Uber Eats, and Instacart to Protect Workers' Health, Increase Pay to Compensate for Coronavirus Risks Sen.Elizabeth Warren
April 1, 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 Sen.John Curtis, ...
April 1, 2020 DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 1, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senator Wyden, Rep. Schrader Request Release of West Coast Fishery Disaster Assistance Funding Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 1, 2020 On Rent Day, Trump Still Burdening Economy for the Elite: Doggett Statement on Trump Push for Meals & Entertainment Tax Deductions Rep.Lloyd Doggett
March 31, 2020 Letter to Cabinet Members - Rep. Grijalva and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Leaders Call on Federal Government to Protect and Support Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis Rep.Joaquin Castro, ...
March 31, 2020 Letter to Bill Bar, Attorney General of the Dept. of Justice, and Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley Seeks Federal Investigations into Potential Market Manipulation and Other Illegal Activity by Meat Packers Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 31, 2020 Baldwin Helps Deliver Support for Wisconsin Farmers and Rural Communities in Bipartisan CARES Act Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 31, 2020 McCarthy, Calvert, Nunes, McClintock, LaMalfa, and Cook Denounce Harmful Newsom Water Permit Rep.Ken Calvert, ...
March 30, 2020 Hoeven Updates Agriculture Stakeholders For Farmers, Ranchers, Rural Communities In Cares Act Sen.John Hoeven
March 30, 2020 Hoeven Outlines Cares Act, Relief For Families, Businesses, Health Care Providers Sen.John Hoeven
March 30, 2020 Sen. Kennedy Praises Secretary Perdue, USDA for Helping Food Get to New Orleans Food Banks Sen.John Kennedy
March 30, 2020 Tweet - "From bourbon and spirits to hand sanitizer. I am proud of our great #Kentucky distillers and all of our job creators who are stepping up to help their neighbors during this emergency." Sen.Mitch McConnell
March 30, 2020 Lankford Acts to Speed Up Process to Feed Kids for OK Department of Education Sen.James Lankford
March 30, 2020 As Farm Prices Slump Due to Coronavirus, U.S. Senators Klobuchar, Smith Announce USDA Crop Insurance Flexibilities to Support Producers Sen.Amy Klobuchar, ...
March 28, 2020 Tweet - "Even during this #COVID19 pandemic, it's the ongoing efforts of our farmers that keep our grocery stores stocked & food on the table. Their resiliency is unchanging; & inspired me to fight to ensure they got the relief they needed in the Phase 3 package @POTUS signed yesterday." Sen.Joni Ernst
March 27, 2020 Tillis Secures Expansion of H-2A Visa Applicants to Help America's Farmers During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Thom Tillis
March 26, 2020 Hyde-Smith: Covid-19 Relief Bill Provides Aid to Agriculture Sector Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 26, 2020 Delegation-Supported Provisions to Help South Dakota Farmers and Ranchers Included in Latest Coronavirus Relief Bill Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
March 26, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S Department of Agriculture - Smith Outlines for USDA Policies to Help Farmers Immediately Rep.Jason Smith
March 25, 2020 Hoeven: Senate Approves Phase III Legislation To Support Health Care, Help Families, Small Businesses And The Economy Respond To COVID-19 Sen.John Hoeven
March 25, 2020 Hoeven: Senate Approves Phase III Coronavirus Relief Legislation With Nearly $25 Billion In Resources To Help Farmers And Ranchers, Rural America Sen.John Hoeven
March 25, 2020 Ernst: "You can always count on a farmer.' Sen.Joni Ernst
March 25, 2020 Congressman Gonzalez Announces Hidalgo and Brooks Counties Named Primary Disaster Counties Rep.Vicente Gonzalez
March 25, 2020 EPA Will Not Appeal 10th Circuit SRE Ruling Sen.Deb Fischer
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "In these uncertain times, Americans are increasingly grateful for what's on grocery store shelves. That food is there because of the hard work of our farmers & ranchers who in good times & bad do whatever they can to help feed the world. #ThankAFarmer #AgDay" Sen.John Thune
March 24, 2020 Tweet - "Even in these challenging times, the resiliency and the tenacity of Iowa's farmers is unchanging. And during this #COVID19 pandemic, we continue to rely on your hard work and commitment as you feed and fuel the world. On this #NationalAgDay, thank you!" Sen.Joni Ernst
March 24, 2020 Leahy, Sanders, Welch Ask USDA To Buy Dairy Products For Emergency Distribution During COVID-19 Outbreak Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
March 24, 2020 Letter to CEOs of Major Food Retailers - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter on Grocery Industry Response to Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
March 23, 2020 Fischer Speaks on COVID-19 Relief for Ag Producers Sen.Deb Fischer
March 23, 2020 MIDDLE CLASS HEALTH BENEFITS TAX REPEAL ACT OF 2019--Motion to Proceed Sen.John Hoeven
March 23, 2020 Tweet - "Our farmers and ranchers are doing their part to keep the grocery shelves stocked and food on our tables. We need to do our part and provide the resources necessary to support them." Sen.John Thune
March 23, 2020 Senators Markey, Murkowski, Warren, Sullivan Call on Senate Leadership to Support Fishing and Seafood Industry in Coronavirus Response Sen.Ed Markey
March 22, 2020 Sen. Cramer: USDA Eases Supplemental Nutrition Requirements for Women and Children Amid COVID--19 Sen.Kevin Cramer
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