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Dec. 6, 2019
Rep. Waters on SNAP Cuts: Trump Takes Food from Vulnerable Americans while Cutting Taxes for the Rich & Enriching Himself at Taxpayer Expense
Rep. Maxine Waters
Dec. 5, 2019
Congressman Steven Horsford's Statement on the Trump Administration Rule to Slash SNAP Benefits
Rep. Steven Horsford
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
Beneficial Changes to the Snap Program
Rep. Ralph Norman
Dec. 5, 2019
Arrington commends Trump Administration on enforcing SNAP work requirements
Rep. Jodey Arrington
Dec. 5, 2019
In Strong Opposition to Trump Administration Proposal to Increase Hunger and Food Insecurity
Rep. Danny Davis
Dec. 4, 2019
Rep. Adams' Statement on the Administration's Heartless SNAP Final Rule
Rep. Alma Adams
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season approaches. It is heartless. It is cruel. And it exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in @realDonaldTrump's administration."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019
McGovern Rebukes Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Undermine Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Rep. Jim McGovern
Dec. 4, 2019
Senator Murray Statement on New Trump Administration SNAP Rule
Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2019
Cotton Statement on Strengthening Food Stamp Work Requirements
Sen. Tom Cotton
Dec. 4, 2019
Hern applauds new USDA rule strengthening requirements for SNAP recipients
Rep. Kevin Hern
Dec. 4, 2019
Hyde-Smith praises completion of new SNAP benefit rule for able-bodied adults
Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith
Dec. 4, 2019
STATEMENT - Van Drew Offers Resolution of Disapproval for Heartless SNAP Rule by USDA
Rep. Jeff Van Drew
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
Johnson Supports USDA Efforts To Encourage Employment
Rep. Dusty Johnson
Dec. 4, 2019
DeLauro Introduces Eviction Prevention Act
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 4, 2019
Pingree Statement on Finalized Trump Administration Rule to Cut SNAP for Nearly 700k Recipients
Rep. Chellie Pingree
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration announced a new rule that would potentially throw hundreds of thousands off food assistance, driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season begins. This is cruel and exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in this administration."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019
Grothman on President Trump's SNAP Improvements
Rep. Glenn Grothman
Dec. 4, 2019
Costa Slams Administration's Attack on Hungry Americans
Rep. Jim Costa
Dec. 4, 2019
Congressman Panetta Statement on the Administration's Latest Cut to CalFresh Benefits
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
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. 3, 2019
Congresswoman Fudge and Congresswoman Moore Introduce Legislation to Fight Poverty and Honor Unpaid Work
Rep. Gwen Moore, ...
Dec. 2, 2019
Rosen, Cortez Masto Applaud Nearly $42,000 in USDA Grant Awarded to Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
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
Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 2, 2019
Problem Solved: Rep. Lee Helps Sandy Valley General Store Secure Approval as SNAP Retailer
Rep. Susie Lee
Nov. 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Helps Provide Annual Thanksgiving Meals to Nevadans in Need
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Climate change is threatening public health, the environment & our economy. For low-income communities & people of color, the consequences are even more severe. I joined @SenDemsClimate to learn more about how to protect & empower these communities. #ActonClimate"
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 21, 2019
Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Reauthorizing Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
Rep. Jahana Hayes
Nov. 21, 2019
Harris, Waters Introduce Bill to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen. Susan Collins
Nov. 19, 2019
Food Banks Play An Important Role in Supporting Families Who Need A Helping Hand
Rep. GT Thompson
Nov. 19, 2019
Congressman Cohen Applauds State Decision to Spend Down $732 Million TANF Surplus
Rep. Steve Cohen
Nov. 19, 2019
Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2019
Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Sen. Jacky Rosen
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Approximately half of the American people report that they cannot afford a sudden, unexpected $500 expense. The American dream is slipping away. That's why House Dems continue to fight hard #ForThePeople."
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019
Statement on Veterans Day
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Lee, Governor of the State of Tennessee - Congressman Cohen Demands Answers on Unspent Funds for Low-Income Families
Rep. Steve Cohen
Nov. 6, 2019
Wyden co-sponsors bill to help low-income and rural tenants
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Energy Poverty
Sen. John Barrasso
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children
Rep. Lucy McBath, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano
Rep. Mark Takano
Oct. 31, 2019
Booker Statement on Treasury Department Opportunity Zone Guidelines
Sen. Cory Booker
Oct. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Great to welcome the @ILfoodbank team to Washington this afternoon. I am always inspired by your dedication to feeding so many Illinois families each year - thanks for all you do."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen. James Lankford
Oct. 25, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From House Of Restoration
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 23, 2019
Booker Introduces Legislation to Help Eliminate Neglected Diseases of Poverty in United States
Sen. Cory Booker
Date
Title
Politician
Dec. 6, 2019
Rep. Waters on SNAP Cuts: Trump Takes Food from Vulnerable Americans while Cutting Taxes for the Rich & Enriching Himself at Taxpayer Expense
Rep.Maxine Waters
Dec. 5, 2019
Congressman Steven Horsford's Statement on the Trump Administration Rule to Slash SNAP Benefits
Rep.Steven Horsford
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
Beneficial Changes to the Snap Program
Rep.Ralph Norman
Dec. 5, 2019
Arrington commends Trump Administration on enforcing SNAP work requirements
Rep.Jodey Arrington
Dec. 5, 2019
In Strong Opposition to Trump Administration Proposal to Increase Hunger and Food Insecurity
Rep.Danny Davis
Dec. 4, 2019
Rep. Adams' Statement on the Administration's Heartless SNAP Final Rule
Rep.Alma Adams
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "The Trump Administration is driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season approaches. It is heartless. It is cruel. And it exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in @realDonaldTrump's administration."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019
McGovern Rebukes Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Undermine Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Rep.Jim McGovern
Dec. 4, 2019
Senator Murray Statement on New Trump Administration SNAP Rule
Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 4, 2019
Cotton Statement on Strengthening Food Stamp Work Requirements
Sen.Tom Cotton
Dec. 4, 2019
Hern applauds new USDA rule strengthening requirements for SNAP recipients
Rep.Kevin Hern
Dec. 4, 2019
Hyde-Smith praises completion of new SNAP benefit rule for able-bodied adults
Sen.Cindy Hyde-Smith
Dec. 4, 2019
STATEMENT - Van Drew Offers Resolution of Disapproval for Heartless SNAP Rule by USDA
Rep.Jeff Van Drew
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
Johnson Supports USDA Efforts To Encourage Employment
Rep.Dusty Johnson
Dec. 4, 2019
DeLauro Introduces Eviction Prevention Act
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 4, 2019
Pingree Statement on Finalized Trump Administration Rule to Cut SNAP for Nearly 700k Recipients
Rep.Chellie Pingree
Dec. 4, 2019
Tweet - "Today, the Trump Administration announced a new rule that would potentially throw hundreds of thousands off food assistance, driving the vulnerable into hunger just as the Christmas season begins. This is cruel and exposes a deep and shameful hypocrisy in this administration."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 4, 2019
Grothman on President Trump's SNAP Improvements
Rep.Glenn Grothman
Dec. 4, 2019
Costa Slams Administration's Attack on Hungry Americans
Rep.Jim Costa
Dec. 4, 2019
Congressman Panetta Statement on the Administration's Latest Cut to CalFresh Benefits
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
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. 3, 2019
Congresswoman Fudge and Congresswoman Moore Introduce Legislation to Fight Poverty and Honor Unpaid Work
Rep.Gwen Moore, ...
Dec. 2, 2019
Rosen, Cortez Masto Applaud Nearly $42,000 in USDA Grant Awarded to Nevada Rural Housing Authority
Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
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
Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Dec. 2, 2019
Problem Solved: Rep. Lee Helps Sandy Valley General Store Secure Approval as SNAP Retailer
Rep.Susie Lee
Nov. 26, 2019
Cortez Masto Helps Provide Annual Thanksgiving Meals to Nevadans in Need
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Nov. 21, 2019
Tweet - "Climate change is threatening public health, the environment & our economy. For low-income communities & people of color, the consequences are even more severe. I joined @SenDemsClimate to learn more about how to protect & empower these communities. #ActonClimate"
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Nov. 21, 2019
Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Reauthorizing Runaway and Homeless Youth Act
Rep.Jahana Hayes
Nov. 21, 2019
Harris, Waters Introduce Bill to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
Rep.Maxine Waters, ...
Nov. 20, 2019
Statements on Introduced Bills and Joint Resolutions
Sen.Susan Collins
Nov. 19, 2019
Food Banks Play An Important Role in Supporting Families Who Need A Helping Hand
Rep.GT Thompson
Nov. 19, 2019
Congressman Cohen Applauds State Decision to Spend Down $732 Million TANF Surplus
Rep.Steve Cohen
Nov. 19, 2019
Velázquez Proposes Free Transit for Vulnerable Populations
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Nov. 19, 2019
Rosen Co-Sponsors Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Low-Income Housing Tax Credit
Sen.Jacky Rosen
Nov. 19, 2019
Tweet - "Approximately half of the American people report that they cannot afford a sudden, unexpected $500 expense. The American dream is slipping away. That's why House Dems continue to fight hard #ForThePeople."
Rep.Hakeem Jeffries
Nov. 14, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Illinois Congressional Delegation Presses USDA To End Hostility Toward State's Food Stamp Program At Senior Living Facilities
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
Nov. 14, 2019
Tweet - ".@USDA has been trying to take food off the table from 8,000 low-income seniors & disabled residents in IL by blocking SNAP access in supportive living facilities across the state. Today, I led the IL Congressional Delegation in pushing back against USDA's bureaucratic overreach."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Nov. 12, 2019
Statement on Veterans Day
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
Nov. 6, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Bill Lee, Governor of the State of Tennessee - Congressman Cohen Demands Answers on Unspent Funds for Low-Income Families
Rep.Steve Cohen
Nov. 6, 2019
Wyden co-sponsors bill to help low-income and rural tenants
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 5, 2019
Energy Poverty
Sen.John Barrasso
Nov. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children
Rep.Lucy McBath, ...
Oct. 31, 2019
Education and Labor Committee Advances College Affordability Act with Key Provisions from Rep. Mark Takano
Rep.Mark Takano
Oct. 31, 2019
Booker Statement on Treasury Department Opportunity Zone Guidelines
Sen.Cory Booker
Oct. 29, 2019
Tweet - "Great to welcome the @ILfoodbank team to Washington this afternoon. I am always inspired by your dedication to feeding so many Illinois families each year - thanks for all you do."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Oct. 28, 2019
Commerce, Justice, Science, Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, 2020
Sen.James Lankford
Oct. 25, 2019
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi Receives Award From House Of Restoration
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
Oct. 23, 2019
Booker Introduces Legislation to Help Eliminate Neglected Diseases of Poverty in United States
Sen.Cory Booker
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