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Dec. 5, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Trump Administration Rule to Cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits for Vulnerable Adults Rep. Joe Morelle
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the finalization of this rule that will promote work and ensure that SNAP benefits flow to those the program was designed to help. We must do more to move Americans dependent on government benefits into meaningful work and self-sufficiency." Rep. Gary Palmer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois farmers have faced one of the toughest years in memory, partly due to weather beyond their control, but also because of President Trump's trade games with China. Farmers need certainty, not uncertainty, with such an important market." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Gov. Ricketts: Japan Trade Agreement "A Big Win" for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Pete Ricketts
Dec. 4, 2019 Rep. Adams' Statement on the Administration's Heartless SNAP Final Rule Rep. Alma Adams
Dec. 4, 2019 Cotton Statement on Strengthening Food Stamp Work Requirements Sen. Tom Cotton
Dec. 4, 2019 Grothman on President Trump's SNAP Improvements Rep. Glenn Grothman
Dec. 4, 2019 DeLauro Statement on USDA's Rule Kicking People Off SNAP Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 4, 2019 Bennet Welcomes New Banking Guidelines for Hemp Farmers and Processors Sen. Michael Bennet
Dec. 4, 2019 STATEMENT - Van Drew Offers Resolution of Disapproval for Heartless SNAP Rule by USDA Rep. Jeff Van Drew
Dec. 4, 2019 McGovern Rebukes Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Undermine Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Rep. Jim McGovern
Dec. 4, 2019 Thompson Issues Statement on USDA SNAP Rule Rep. GT Thompson
Dec. 4, 2019 Pingree Statement on Finalized Trump Administration Rule to Cut SNAP for Nearly 700k Recipients Rep. Chellie Pingree
Dec. 4, 2019 Chairman Bishop Slams Usda Rule on Snap Rep. Sanford Bishop
Dec. 4, 2019 Capito Introduces West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt During Senate Committee Hearing Sen. Shelley Capito
Dec. 4, 2019 Congressman Panetta Statement on the Administration's Latest Cut to CalFresh Benefits Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Dec. 4, 2019 Hern applauds new USDA rule strengthening requirements for SNAP recipients Rep. Kevin Hern
Dec. 4, 2019 Hoeven: Congress Should Approve USMCA Now Sen. John Hoeven
Dec. 4, 2019 Bennet Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Take Away Food Assistance from Hundreds of Thousands of Americans Sen. Michael Bennet
Dec. 4, 2019 Senator Murray Statement on New Trump Administration SNAP Rule Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "#Japan just passed our U.S.-Japan trade deal -- great news for our farmers & ranchers. There is much more we still have to do to help expand markets for #AmericanGoods (#USMCA), but this is a good step for South Dakota producers." Sen. John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Hyde-Smith praises completion of new SNAP benefit rule for able-bodied adults Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Dec. 4, 2019 Johnson Supports USDA Efforts To Encourage Employment Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Trade Representative for the United States, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - With Maine Wild Blueberry Industry Losing Nearly 97% of Chinese Exports in Trade War, King Urges Administration To Fairly Compensate Growers Sen. Angus King
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago Sen. Fritz Hollings led a Hunger Tour through SC, which moved Pres. Nixon to support the creation of SNAP. Now this Admin is undermining this successful program to combat food insecurity, making it harder for Americans to access assistance they need. #HandsOffSNAP" Rep. Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Marshall Applauds Final USDA SNAP Rules Sen. Roger Marshall
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Admin's SNAP proposal will not help anyone find work -- it is a mean-spirited attempt to block nutrition assistance & will only push more families further into poverty. I will work w @RepBarbaraLee & our colleagues to fight this egregious policy change." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers Sen. Michael Bennet, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Congressman Comer Praises New USDA Rule Aimed at Incentivizing Workforce Participation Rep. Jamie Comer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The biofuel industry is a crucial aspect of rural economies across the US. But the Trump Administration's failure to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the closure or idling of more than 35 ethanol & biodiesel plants, killing jobs and hurting rural Americans." Sen. Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Peters Testifies Before International Trade Commission in Support of Michigan Cherry Growers, Tariffs Against Turkish Cherry Exporters Sen. Gary Peters
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Cruelty is the point. Nearly 40,000 New Mexicans could lose critical food assistance because of the Trump administration. Our children and families don't deserve to go hungry to fuel Trump's politics. @realDonaldTrump, keep your #HandsOffSNAP." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Service - CT Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Abandon Proposed SNAP Rule Harmful to Vulnerable Households Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Joins Organic Caucus Colleagues in Supporting USDA Origin of Livestock Rule Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Problem Solved: Rep. Lee Helps Sandy Valley General Store Secure Approval as SNAP Retailer Rep. Susie Lee
Dec. 2, 2019 Bennet Applauds USDA Grant to Promote Soil Health and Boost Farm Profitability on Colorado's Eastern Plains Sen. Michael Bennet
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Senators Urge Appropriations Committee to Support Efforts by Farmers and Fishermen to Offer New Products Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation Letter Denouncing Proposed Trump Administration Rule that Would Gut Food Assistance Program in Washington State Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 27, 2019 Gov. Ricketts Submits Comment to EPA, Calls on Agency to Fulfill RFS Promise Sen. Pete Ricketts
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to be named @WholeFoodsMag 2019 Person of the Year. I was recognized as the most influential person in the natural products industry, specifically because of my work to legalize industrial #hemp for farmers in Kentucky and around the country. http://bit.ly/2XBx30F" Sen. Mitch McConnell
Nov. 27, 2019 Providing Reasonable and Responsible Rules for Effective Avian Predator Management Sen. John Boozman
Nov. 27, 2019 Q&A: RFS and EPA Sen. Chuck Grassley
Nov. 27, 2019 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Advance Precision Agriculture Technology, Grand Farm Sen. John Hoeven
Nov. 26, 2019 Reps. Tulsi Gabbard, Gwen Moore, and Bobby Rush Introduce Bill to Boost Urban Agriculture Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Giving thanks to our farmers Rep. Dan Newhouse
Nov. 26, 2019 Hoeven, Peterson Hold Meeting with Sugar Growers, Outline Work to Provide Assistance to Producers Sen. John Hoeven, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @USDA's SNAP proposal would cause nearly #1MillionKids to lose access to free school meals. This is unacceptable. Children need access to nutritious foods both at home and during the school day. We must protect our children." Rep. Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families." Rep. Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Cortez Masto Helps Provide Annual Thanksgiving Meals to Nevadans in Need Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 26, 2019 Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Mike Rounds
Date Title Politician
Dec. 5, 2019 Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Trump Administration Rule to Cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits for Vulnerable Adults Rep.Joe Morelle
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "I applaud the finalization of this rule that will promote work and ensure that SNAP benefits flow to those the program was designed to help. We must do more to move Americans dependent on government benefits into meaningful work and self-sufficiency." Rep.Gary Palmer
Dec. 5, 2019 Tweet - "Illinois farmers have faced one of the toughest years in memory, partly due to weather beyond their control, but also because of President Trump's trade games with China. Farmers need certainty, not uncertainty, with such an important market." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 4, 2019 Gov. Ricketts: Japan Trade Agreement "A Big Win" for Nebraska Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Pete Ricketts
Dec. 4, 2019 Rep. Adams' Statement on the Administration's Heartless SNAP Final Rule Rep.Alma Adams
Dec. 4, 2019 Cotton Statement on Strengthening Food Stamp Work Requirements Sen.Tom Cotton
Dec. 4, 2019 Grothman on President Trump's SNAP Improvements Rep.Glenn Grothman
Dec. 4, 2019 DeLauro Statement on USDA's Rule Kicking People Off SNAP Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 4, 2019 Bennet Welcomes New Banking Guidelines for Hemp Farmers and Processors Sen.Michael Bennet
Dec. 4, 2019 STATEMENT - Van Drew Offers Resolution of Disapproval for Heartless SNAP Rule by USDA Rep.Jeff Van Drew
Dec. 4, 2019 McGovern Rebukes Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Undermine Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Rep.Jim McGovern
Dec. 4, 2019 Thompson Issues Statement on USDA SNAP Rule Rep.GT Thompson
Dec. 4, 2019 Pingree Statement on Finalized Trump Administration Rule to Cut SNAP for Nearly 700k Recipients Rep.Chellie Pingree
Dec. 4, 2019 Chairman Bishop Slams Usda Rule on Snap Rep.Sanford Bishop
Dec. 4, 2019 Capito Introduces West Virginia Agriculture Commissioner Kent Leonhardt During Senate Committee Hearing Sen.Shelley Capito
Dec. 4, 2019 Congressman Panetta Statement on the Administration's Latest Cut to CalFresh Benefits Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Dec. 4, 2019 Hern applauds new USDA rule strengthening requirements for SNAP recipients Rep.Kevin Hern
Dec. 4, 2019 Hoeven: Congress Should Approve USMCA Now Sen.John Hoeven
Dec. 4, 2019 Bennet Statement on Trump Administration's Decision to Take Away Food Assistance from Hundreds of Thousands of Americans Sen.Michael Bennet
Dec. 4, 2019 Senator Murray Statement on New Trump Administration SNAP Rule Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "#Japan just passed our U.S.-Japan trade deal -- great news for our farmers & ranchers. There is much more we still have to do to help expand markets for #AmericanGoods (#USMCA), but this is a good step for South Dakota producers." Sen.John Thune
Dec. 4, 2019 Hyde-Smith praises completion of new SNAP benefit rule for able-bodied adults Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Dec. 4, 2019 Johnson Supports USDA Efforts To Encourage Employment Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, Trade Representative for the United States, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - With Maine Wild Blueberry Industry Losing Nearly 97% of Chinese Exports in Trade War, King Urges Administration To Fairly Compensate Growers Sen.Angus King
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "50 years ago Sen. Fritz Hollings led a Hunger Tour through SC, which moved Pres. Nixon to support the creation of SNAP. Now this Admin is undermining this successful program to combat food insecurity, making it harder for Americans to access assistance they need. #HandsOffSNAP" Rep.Jim Clyburn
Dec. 4, 2019 Marshall Applauds Final USDA SNAP Rules Sen.Roger Marshall
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The Admin's SNAP proposal will not help anyone find work -- it is a mean-spirited attempt to block nutrition assistance & will only push more families further into poverty. I will work w @RepBarbaraLee & our colleagues to fight this egregious policy change." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers Sen.Michael Bennet, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Congressman Comer Praises New USDA Rule Aimed at Incentivizing Workforce Participation Rep.Jamie Comer
Dec. 4, 2019 Tweet - "The biofuel industry is a crucial aspect of rural economies across the US. But the Trump Administration's failure to uphold the Renewable Fuel Standard has led to the closure or idling of more than 35 ethanol & biodiesel plants, killing jobs and hurting rural Americans." Sen.Dick Durbin
Dec. 3, 2019 Peters Testifies Before International Trade Commission in Support of Michigan Cherry Growers, Tariffs Against Turkish Cherry Exporters Sen.Gary Peters
Dec. 3, 2019 Tweet - "Cruelty is the point. Nearly 40,000 New Mexicans could lose critical food assistance because of the Trump administration. Our children and families don't deserve to go hungry to fuel Trump's politics. @realDonaldTrump, keep your #HandsOffSNAP." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary of the Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Service - CT Congressional Delegation Urges Trump Administration to Abandon Proposed SNAP Rule Harmful to Vulnerable Households Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Joins Organic Caucus Colleagues in Supporting USDA Origin of Livestock Rule Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Problem Solved: Rep. Lee Helps Sandy Valley General Store Secure Approval as SNAP Retailer Rep.Susie Lee
Dec. 2, 2019 Bennet Applauds USDA Grant to Promote Soil Health and Boost Farm Profitability on Colorado's Eastern Plains Sen.Michael Bennet
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, the Hon. Nita Lowey, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Senators Urge Appropriations Committee to Support Efforts by Farmers and Fishermen to Offer New Products Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Dec. 2, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Senator Murray Leads Washington State Delegation Letter Denouncing Proposed Trump Administration Rule that Would Gut Food Assistance Program in Washington State Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Nov. 27, 2019 Gov. Ricketts Submits Comment to EPA, Calls on Agency to Fulfill RFS Promise Sen.Pete Ricketts
Nov. 27, 2019 Tweet - "Honored to be named @WholeFoodsMag 2019 Person of the Year. I was recognized as the most influential person in the natural products industry, specifically because of my work to legalize industrial #hemp for farmers in Kentucky and around the country. http://bit.ly/2XBx30F" Sen.Mitch McConnell
Nov. 27, 2019 Providing Reasonable and Responsible Rules for Effective Avian Predator Management Sen.John Boozman
Nov. 27, 2019 Q&A: RFS and EPA Sen.Chuck Grassley
Nov. 27, 2019 Hoeven Outlines Efforts to Advance Precision Agriculture Technology, Grand Farm Sen.John Hoeven
Nov. 26, 2019 Reps. Tulsi Gabbard, Gwen Moore, and Bobby Rush Introduce Bill to Boost Urban Agriculture Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 The Ritzville Adams County Journal - Giving thanks to our farmers Rep.Dan Newhouse
Nov. 26, 2019 Hoeven, Peterson Hold Meeting with Sugar Growers, Outline Work to Provide Assistance to Producers Sen.John Hoeven, ...
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "The @USDA's SNAP proposal would cause nearly #1MillionKids to lose access to free school meals. This is unacceptable. Children need access to nutritious foods both at home and during the school day. We must protect our children." Rep.Jim Clyburn
Nov. 26, 2019 Tweet - "It's unacceptable that the Admin is proposing cuts to nutrition assistance that could cause #1MillionKids to lose automatic free lunches. I continue to stand with my colleagues in the @TheBlackCaucus against efforts to cut critical nutrition assistance for children & families." Rep.Steny Hoyer
Nov. 26, 2019 Cortez Masto Helps Provide Annual Thanksgiving Meals to Nevadans in Need Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 26, 2019 Upholding the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Mike Rounds
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