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March 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Jared Golden, ...
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "I had a call with @SecretarySonny Perdue about this issue on Friday. I'm glad to see that @USDA is listening closely to our producers. The cattle markets are really hurting in states like South Dakota. All options should be on the table."
Sen. John Thune
March 21, 2020
Sen. Cramer Takes Action to Protect Cattlemen Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 20, 2020
Sen. Cramer Outlines Agriculture Assistance in COVID--19 Phase Three Relief Package during Call with Producers, Elected Leaders
Sen. Kevin Cramer
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Moran, Colleagues Urge Secretary Perdue to Make Emergency Payments to Cattle Producers
Sen. Deb Fischer, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Reps. Fudge, Scott Urge USDA to Implement Pandemic EBT
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
March 19, 2020
Rubio, Colleagues Introduce the Strengthening America's Supply Chain and National Security Act
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry
Sen. Steve Daines, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen. John Cornyn, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressman Panetta Calls on State Department to Ensure Agriculture Worker Visas Get Processed to Protect Food Security During COVID-19
Rep. Greg Steube, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Vice President Mike Pence, the Hon. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Hon. Leader Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Leader Charles Schumer, and the Hon. Leader Kevin McCarthy - Rep. Smith Pushes for Rural Relief Coronavirus Response
Rep. Jason Smith
March 18, 2020
Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19
Sen. Chris Murphy
March 18, 2020
Risch Applauds Decision to Make H-2A Visa Program Essential
Sen. Jim Risch
March 18, 2020
Brownley and Pingree Introduce Bill to Support Composting for Agriculture Sector
Rep. Julia Brownley
March 17, 2020
Chairman Bishop supports food producers, workers, and consumers
Rep. Sanford Bishop
March 17, 2020
Grassley, Tester Call on USDA to Address Rule Change, Protect Small Livestock Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 16, 2020
Hoeven & Cramer Help Introduce Legislation To Protect Cattle Producers From Dealer Payment Defaults
Sen. John Hoeven, ...
March 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation's Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen. Thom Tillis, ...
March 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - In Letter, Pingree Urges Speaker Pelosi to Provide Emergency Disaster Payments, Loans to Farmers in Local, Regional Markets
Rep. Chellie Pingree
March 16, 2020
Grassley, Inhofe Introduce SALE Act to Protect Cattle Producers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 14, 2020
Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, & Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, & Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee - Rep. TJ Cox Fights to Strengthen Central Valley Ag through Increased Funding for Parlier Research Center
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
March 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Ambassador - Sen. Moran Urges Ambassador Lighthizer to Promote U.S. Agriculture in U.S.-UK Trade Agreement
Sen. Jerry Moran
March 12, 2020
Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Urge Action to Feed Students During Epidemic
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
March 12, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on USDA Secretary Perdue to Take Stronger Action for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 12, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump came to #WI and said our farmers are "over the hump." He's wrong. More than 2,000 dairy farms have gone out of business in #WI since Trump took office. Today I called on @SecretarySonny to take immediate action that will bring relief to #WI family dairy farmers."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
March 12, 2020
Thune, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
Sen. John Thune, ...
March 12, 2020
Scott, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
Sen. Tim Scott
March 12, 2020
Hyde-Smith Backs Bill to Protect Cattle Growers From Dealers Who Default
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 12, 2020
Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020
USDA Approves Flexibilities to Virginia School Meal Service in Response to Coronavirus
Rep. Howard Griffith
March 12, 2020
Murphy, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
March 11, 2020
Reps. Fudge, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Improve Conservation Outcomes
Rep. GT Thompson, ...
March 11, 2020
Congressman Al Green Supports Decision to Close Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Due to COVID-19
Rep. Al Green
March 11, 2020
Representative Omar Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures
Rep. Ilhan Omar
March 11, 2020
Following Pingree's Advocacy, USDA Approves Maine DOE's Request to Allow Flexibility for School Meal Service Program Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Rep. Chellie Pingree
March 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Reps. Austin Scott, Doug Collins Urge Sec. Pompeo to Support Georgia Farmers, Maintain Food Security in the Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak
Rep. James Scott, ...
March 11, 2020
Capito, Casey Introduce Bill to Support Farmers' Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change, Improve Water Quality
Sen. Shelley Capito
March 11, 2020
Amid Coronavirus, Scott, Fudge Introduce Legislation to Provide Emergency EBT Assistance
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
March 11, 2020
Bonamici, Comer Introduce Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 11, 2020
U.S. Senators Smith, Inhofe Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Cattle Producers
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
March 11, 2020
Durbin Meets With Illinois Corn Growers
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020
Tweet - "Corn growers, like @ilcorn , are integral to the IL economy & the federal gov't must offer certainty to farmers this planting season. It's time the President stops offering breaks to oil companies & instead supports the biofuel industry that so many of our corn growers depend on."
Sen. Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Hearing of the House Appropriations Committee - Questions of Rep. Pingree, Hearing on School Meals Program Access Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Rep. Chellie Pingree
March 10, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations
Rep. Tim Walberg, ...
March 10, 2020
Rouzer, Conaway: Expanded Trade Access Critical to America's Farmers, Ranchers
Rep. David Rouzer, ...
March 10, 2020
Chairman Costa Opening Statement at Hearing on Stakeholder Perspectives on Agricultural Trade
Rep. Jim Costa
March 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - DeLauro, Bishop Urge USDA Secretary to Ensure Families Have Food Security During Coronavirus Outbreak
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
March 9, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Admin needs to do more to support farmers in crisis. That's why I worked to pass the FARMERS FIRST Act and increase funding for programs to expand mental health resources for farmers and ag workers."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Date
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March 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Maine Delegation Pushes for Expanded Access to Meals for Low-Income Children During COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Jared Golden, ...
March 22, 2020
Tweet - "I had a call with @SecretarySonny Perdue about this issue on Friday. I'm glad to see that @USDA is listening closely to our producers. The cattle markets are really hurting in states like South Dakota. All options should be on the table."
Sen.John Thune
March 21, 2020
Sen. Cramer Takes Action to Protect Cattlemen Impacted by the Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 20, 2020
Sen. Cramer Outlines Agriculture Assistance in COVID--19 Phase Three Relief Package during Call with Producers, Elected Leaders
Sen.Kevin Cramer
March 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Moran, Colleagues Urge Secretary Perdue to Make Emergency Payments to Cattle Producers
Sen.Deb Fischer, ...
March 20, 2020
Letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny Perdue - Reps. Fudge, Scott Urge USDA to Implement Pandemic EBT
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
March 19, 2020
Rubio, Colleagues Introduce the Strengthening America's Supply Chain and National Security Act
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. William Barr, Attorney General, and the Hon. Makan Delrahim, Assistant Attorney General - Daines Calls On DOJ to Investigate Price-Fixing, Market Manipulation Within Cattle Market and Meatpacking Industry
Sen.Steve Daines, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State, Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security, and Eugene Scalia, Secretary of Labor - Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Help Protect Domestic Food Supply During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sen.John Cornyn, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Congressman Panetta Calls on State Department to Ensure Agriculture Worker Visas Get Processed to Protect Food Security During COVID-19
Rep.Greg Steube, ...
March 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Vice President Mike Pence, the Hon. Speaker Nancy Pelosi, the Hon. Leader Mitch McConnell, the Hon. Leader Charles Schumer, and the Hon. Leader Kevin McCarthy - Rep. Smith Pushes for Rural Relief Coronavirus Response
Rep.Jason Smith
March 18, 2020
Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19
Sen.Chris Murphy
March 18, 2020
Risch Applauds Decision to Make H-2A Visa Program Essential
Sen.Jim Risch
March 18, 2020
Brownley and Pingree Introduce Bill to Support Composting for Agriculture Sector
Rep.Julia Brownley
March 17, 2020
Chairman Bishop supports food producers, workers, and consumers
Rep.Sanford Bishop
March 17, 2020
Grassley, Tester Call on USDA to Address Rule Change, Protect Small Livestock Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 16, 2020
Hoeven & Cramer Help Introduce Legislation To Protect Cattle Producers From Dealer Payment Defaults
Sen.John Hoeven, ...
March 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Tillis, Rep. Johnson Urge USDA to Protect Nation's Food Supply During Coronavirus Outbreak
Sen.Thom Tillis, ...
March 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House of Representatives - In Letter, Pingree Urges Speaker Pelosi to Provide Emergency Disaster Payments, Loans to Farmers in Local, Regional Markets
Rep.Chellie Pingree
March 16, 2020
Grassley, Inhofe Introduce SALE Act to Protect Cattle Producers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 14, 2020
Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, & Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee, and the Hon. Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, & Related Agencies of the House Appropriations Committee - Rep. TJ Cox Fights to Strengthen Central Valley Ag through Increased Funding for Parlier Research Center
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
March 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Ambassador - Sen. Moran Urges Ambassador Lighthizer to Promote U.S. Agriculture in U.S.-UK Trade Agreement
Sen.Jerry Moran
March 12, 2020
Duckworth Presses EPA Deputy Administrator Nominee for Clarity on Trump Administration's Broken Promises to Farmers
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
March 12, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pascrell, Menendez, Booker Urge Action to Feed Students During Epidemic
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
March 12, 2020
U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Calls on USDA Secretary Perdue to Take Stronger Action for Wisconsin Dairy Farmers
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 12, 2020
Tweet - "President Trump came to #WI and said our farmers are "over the hump." He's wrong. More than 2,000 dairy farms have gone out of business in #WI since Trump took office. Today I called on @SecretarySonny to take immediate action that will bring relief to #WI family dairy farmers."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
March 12, 2020
Thune, Stabenow Introduce Legislation to Provide Flexibility for Harvesting and Grazing Cover Crops on Prevented Plant Acres
Sen.John Thune, ...
March 12, 2020
Scott, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
Sen.Tim Scott
March 12, 2020
Hyde-Smith Backs Bill to Protect Cattle Growers From Dealers Who Default
Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
March 12, 2020
Durbin Meets With The Illinois Farm Bureau
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 12, 2020
USDA Approves Flexibilities to Virginia School Meal Service in Response to Coronavirus
Rep.Howard Griffith
March 12, 2020
Murphy, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
March 11, 2020
Reps. Fudge, Thompson Introduce Legislation to Improve Conservation Outcomes
Rep.GT Thompson, ...
March 11, 2020
Congressman Al Green Supports Decision to Close Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Due to COVID-19
Rep.Al Green
March 11, 2020
Representative Omar Introduces Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures
Rep.Ilhan Omar
March 11, 2020
Following Pingree's Advocacy, USDA Approves Maine DOE's Request to Allow Flexibility for School Meal Service Program Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Rep.Chellie Pingree
March 11, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pompeo, Secretary of the Dept. of State - Reps. Austin Scott, Doug Collins Urge Sec. Pompeo to Support Georgia Farmers, Maintain Food Security in the Midst of Coronavirus Outbreak
Rep.James Scott, ...
March 11, 2020
Capito, Casey Introduce Bill to Support Farmers' Efforts to Mitigate Climate Change, Improve Water Quality
Sen.Shelley Capito
March 11, 2020
Amid Coronavirus, Scott, Fudge Introduce Legislation to Provide Emergency EBT Assistance
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
March 11, 2020
Bonamici, Comer Introduce Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 11, 2020
U.S. Senators Smith, Inhofe Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Cattle Producers
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
March 11, 2020
Durbin Meets With Illinois Corn Growers
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 11, 2020
Tweet - "Corn growers, like @ilcorn , are integral to the IL economy & the federal gov't must offer certainty to farmers this planting season. It's time the President stops offering breaks to oil companies & instead supports the biofuel industry that so many of our corn growers depend on."
Sen.Dick Durbin
March 10, 2020
Hearing of the House Appropriations Committee - Questions of Rep. Pingree, Hearing on School Meals Program Access Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
Rep.Chellie Pingree
March 10, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Womack Calls for Level Playing Field for U.S. Poultry Producers in U.K. Trade Negotiations
Rep.Tim Walberg, ...
March 10, 2020
Rouzer, Conaway: Expanded Trade Access Critical to America's Farmers, Ranchers
Rep.David Rouzer, ...
March 10, 2020
Chairman Costa Opening Statement at Hearing on Stakeholder Perspectives on Agricultural Trade
Rep.Jim Costa
March 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - DeLauro, Bishop Urge USDA Secretary to Ensure Families Have Food Security During Coronavirus Outbreak
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
March 9, 2020
Tweet - "The Trump Admin needs to do more to support farmers in crisis. That's why I worked to pass the FARMERS FIRST Act and increase funding for programs to expand mental health resources for farmers and ag workers."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
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