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June 28, 2017 Ranking Member Bishop's Statement on Subcommittee Passage of FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Rep. Sanford Bishop
June 26, 2017 Letter to President Donald Trump - As White House Prepares Gift to Big Pharma, Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Urging President Trump to Get Behind Real Solutions to Bring Down Prescription Drug Costs Sen. Maggie Hassan
June 22, 2017 Meng Reintroduces Legislation to Ban the Sale of Expired Baby Formula Rep. Grace Meng
June 22, 2017 Following Schumer and Gillibrand Push, USDA Will Finally Provide Malt Barley Crop Insurance For 44 NYS Counties; Victory For Growing Craft Brewing Industry, Farmers & Those Looking To Enter Booming NY Industry & Grow Jobs Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
June 19, 2017 As New Report Highlights Unacceptable Lead Levels in Baby Food, Booker Introduces Legislation to Force FDA to Take Action Sen. Cory Booker
June 13, 2017 DeLauro Slams FDA for Delaying Implementation of Nutrition Facts Label Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 13, 2017 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Questions USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue at Agriculture Budget Hearing Sen. Tammy Baldwin
June 9, 2017 Energy and Commerce Committee Adopts Schakowsky Amendment on Lowering Drug Pricing Rep. Jan Schakowsky
May 25, 2017 King, Paul Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Local Foods Movement Sen. Angus King
May 25, 2017 U.S. Representatives Massie and Pingree Introduce Bill to Revive Local Meat Processing Rep. Chellie Pingree, ...
May 18, 2017 Barrasso Secures Commitments on Soda Ash, Beef and Energy Exports from Ambassador to Japan Nominee Sen. John Barrasso
May 17, 2017 Congressman Comer Talks Tobacco with Secretary of Agriculture Rep. Jamie Comer
May 16, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Do Not Delay Tobacco Safety Standards Rep. Al Green, ...
May 12, 2017 DeLauro Statement on Trade Agreement Exposing the U.S. to Unsafe Chinese Chicken Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 11, 2017 Senator Baldwin Announces Support For U.S. Trade Representative Nominee Lighthizer Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 9, 2017 Capito Votes to Confirm Scott Gottlieb for FDA Commissioner Sen. Shelley Capito
May 9, 2017 Casey, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prohibit School 'Lunch Shaming' Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
May 5, 2017 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rescind 11th Hour Obama Administration Poultry and Livestock Regulations Rep. Barry Loudermilk, ...
April 27, 2017 Senator Hassan Votes Against Dr. Scott Gottlieb's Nomination for FDA Commissioner in HELP Committee Sen. Maggie Hassan
April 27, 2017 Murray Blasts Administration Action to Deny Consumers, Families Access to Clear Nutritional Information Sen. Patty Murray
April 25, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General for the U.S. Government Accountability Office - Imported Seafood Safety Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 7, 2017 Letter to the Atlantic States Marines Fisheries Commission - Feedback from Connecticut Lobstermen Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
April 5, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Robert Aderholt, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Ranking Member - Help Life-Science Start-Ups Navigate Regulatory Process Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
April 5, 2017 Grassley Statement on FTC Settlement with ChemChina Sen. Chuck Grassley
April 5, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Prioritize Opening Chinese Markets to U.S. Beef Sen. Mark Warner, ...
April 4, 2017 Hoeven Continues Working to Provide Flexibility in School Meal Programs Sen. John Hoeven
March 31, 2017 DeLauro Applauds the FDA for Closing Dixie Dew Processing Plant Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 22, 2017 Letter to Michael Young, Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Importation of Brazilian Meat Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Ostroff, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Disclosure of Where Contaminated Foods Are Sold Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 14, 2017 Senators Stabenow and Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Agricultural Interests in Foreign Acquisitions Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
March 10, 2017 DeLauro Calls for Single Food Safety Agency after Connecticut Resident Dies from Listeria-Contaminated Cheese Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 7, 2017 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Access to Key Fisheries Due to Marine National Monuments Rep. Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
March 6, 2017 Letter to Dr. Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Mislabeling of Foreign Cigar Products Rep. John Larson, ...
Feb. 15, 2017 Pingree applauds release of new industry standards on food date labeling Rep. Chellie Pingree
Feb. 15, 2017 Gardner, Polis, Tipton, Introduce KOMBUCHA Act Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 15, 2017 Wyden Introduces KOMBUCHA Act Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 15, 2017 New Food Date Labels a Positive First Step, Blumenthal Announces Intent to Reintroduce Commonsense Food Date Labeling Bill Sen. Dick Blumenthal
Feb. 7, 2017 Rep. Newhouse Joins Rep. Fudge to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Food Donation Nationwide Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
Feb. 2, 2017 House and Senate Members Partner to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Common Sense Fixes to Menu Labeling Regulations Sen. Angus King, ...
Jan. 31, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - FDA Action to Resolve Problem Impacting Consumers and Wisconsin Diary Industry Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 26, 2017 American Lung Association Report Shows Failure of Christie Administration to Fund New Jersey's Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program Rep. Frank Pallone
Jan. 23, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America - Regarding FDA Tobacco Rule Rep. Jamie Comer
Jan. 23, 2017 Thompson, Hunter Commend Official Challenge to Canadian Trade Measures That Discriminate against U.S. Wine Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Dec. 16, 2016 Simpson and Welch Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop the Illegal Branding of "Fake Milk' as Real Milk Rep. Mike Simpson
Dec. 7, 2016 End Hunger Now Rep. Jim McGovern
Dec. 7, 2016 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Waste and Duplication in the USDA Catfish Inspection Program Rep. Frank Pallone
Dec. 2, 2016 King Keynotes Maine Food Network Event Sen. Angus King
Nov. 17, 2016 Veasey Introduces Bill to Make Healthy Food Options Attainable For All Rep. Marc Veasey
Nov. 16, 2016 Daily Democrat - Yolo Congressman Wants Schools to "Buy American' Food Rep. John Garamendi
Nov. 3, 2016 Fischer Celebrates First Shipment of NE Beef to Israel Sen. Deb Fischer
Nov. 2, 2016 Peters Highlights Legislation to Cut Taxes for Craft Brewers at Short's Brewing Co. Production Facility Sen. Gary Peters
Nov. 1, 2016 South County Spotlight - Bonamici Makes Afternoon Visit to Columbia County Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2016 Portland Communtiy College - Noted Author and Politicians Talk Debt, Hunger and Rising Costs for Students Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plan to Launch Online Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Transactions Pilot Program Rep. Frank Pallone, ...
Oct. 14, 2016 Westerman to Launch Agriculture Tour Rep. Bruce Westerman
Oct. 7, 2016 On National Manufacturing Day, Congressman Garamendi Tours Local Industries in Woodland Rep. John Garamendi
Oct. 7, 2016 "Make it in America': National Manufacturing Day Celebrated in Woodland Rep. John Garamendi
Oct. 5, 2016 Capital Press - Schools Strive to Offer Healthful Food That Students Like Sen. Mike Crapo
Oct. 4, 2016 Magic Valley.com - Food as Fuel: Students Learn About Nutrition During National School Lunch Week Sen. Mike Crapo
Sept. 28, 2016 Representatives Lieu and Meng Introduce Bill to Ban Bisphenol-A From Food Containers Rep. Ted Lieu
Sept. 28, 2016 Meng and Markey Call for Ban on BPA in All Food and Beverage Containers Rep. Grace Meng
Sept. 28, 2016 Senator Markey and Congresswoman Meng Call for Ban on BPA in All Food and Beverage Containers Sen. Ed Markey
Sept. 27, 2016 Pallone, DeLauro Applaud FDA's "Healthy" Labeling Guidance Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
Sept. 27, 2016 Pallone and DeLauro Applaud FDA's "Healthy" Labeling Guidance Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 27, 2016 DeLauro Statement on Multistate E. coli Outbreak Linked to Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 23, 2016 Letter to the Hon. David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Calls on OSHA to Protect Poultry and Meatpacking Workers Suffering from Serious Occupational Hazards Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 23, 2016 Food Assistance, Impact Aid & Protections for LGBT Contractors Among Aims of Larsen-Led Effort to Shape Annual Defense Spending Bill Rep. Rick Larsen
Aug. 22, 2016 Grassley Statement on Conclusion of CFIUS Review of ChemChina-Syngenta Merger Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 17, 2016 Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee - "From Crop to Craft Beer: Federal Regulation's Impact on America's Food and Agriculture" Johnson Opening Statement Sen. Ron Johnson
Aug. 12, 2016 Senator Markey: FDA's Final Rule On Food Safety Process Is A Missed Opportunity Sen. Ed Markey
Aug. 11, 2016 Murphy, Blumenthal, Larson, Courtney & Esty Urge U.S. Trade Negotiators To Promote Connecticut Shellfish Industry, Remove Barriers To Shellfish Trade Between U.S. & Eu Sen. Chris Murphy
Aug. 11, 2016 DelBene: No Child Should Have to Go Hungry Because It's Summer Rep. Suzan DelBene
Aug. 10, 2016 Congressman Moolenaar Welcomes Nutrition Funding for Flint School Rep. John Moolenaar
Aug. 4, 2016 Dwight Evans: Everyone Deserves Access to Fresh Foods Rep. Dwight Evans
Aug. 2, 2016 Ernst Applauds Signing of Bipartisan Biotechnology Labeling Bill into Law Sen. Joni Ernst
Date Title Politician
June 28, 2017 Ranking Member Bishop's Statement on Subcommittee Passage of FY 2018 Agriculture Appropriations Bill Rep.Sanford Bishop
June 26, 2017 Letter to President Donald Trump - As White House Prepares Gift to Big Pharma, Senator Hassan Joins Colleagues in Urging President Trump to Get Behind Real Solutions to Bring Down Prescription Drug Costs Sen.Maggie Hassan
June 22, 2017 Meng Reintroduces Legislation to Ban the Sale of Expired Baby Formula Rep.Grace Meng
June 22, 2017 Following Schumer and Gillibrand Push, USDA Will Finally Provide Malt Barley Crop Insurance For 44 NYS Counties; Victory For Growing Craft Brewing Industry, Farmers & Those Looking To Enter Booming NY Industry & Grow Jobs Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
June 19, 2017 As New Report Highlights Unacceptable Lead Levels in Baby Food, Booker Introduces Legislation to Force FDA to Take Action Sen.Cory Booker
June 13, 2017 DeLauro Slams FDA for Delaying Implementation of Nutrition Facts Label Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 13, 2017 U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Questions USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue at Agriculture Budget Hearing Sen.Tammy Baldwin
June 9, 2017 Energy and Commerce Committee Adopts Schakowsky Amendment on Lowering Drug Pricing Rep.Jan Schakowsky
May 25, 2017 King, Paul Reintroduce Legislation to Boost Local Foods Movement Sen.Angus King
May 25, 2017 U.S. Representatives Massie and Pingree Introduce Bill to Revive Local Meat Processing Rep.Chellie Pingree, ...
May 18, 2017 Barrasso Secures Commitments on Soda Ash, Beef and Energy Exports from Ambassador to Japan Nominee Sen.John Barrasso
May 17, 2017 Congressman Comer Talks Tobacco with Secretary of Agriculture Rep.Jamie Comer
May 16, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Do Not Delay Tobacco Safety Standards Rep.Al Green, ...
May 12, 2017 DeLauro Statement on Trade Agreement Exposing the U.S. to Unsafe Chinese Chicken Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 11, 2017 Senator Baldwin Announces Support For U.S. Trade Representative Nominee Lighthizer Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 9, 2017 Capito Votes to Confirm Scott Gottlieb for FDA Commissioner Sen.Shelley Capito
May 9, 2017 Casey, Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prohibit School 'Lunch Shaming' Sen.Martin Heinrich, ...
May 5, 2017 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of U.S. Department of Agriculture - Rescind 11th Hour Obama Administration Poultry and Livestock Regulations Rep.Barry Loudermilk, ...
April 27, 2017 Senator Hassan Votes Against Dr. Scott Gottlieb's Nomination for FDA Commissioner in HELP Committee Sen.Maggie Hassan
April 27, 2017 Murray Blasts Administration Action to Deny Consumers, Families Access to Clear Nutritional Information Sen.Patty Murray
April 25, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Gene L. Dodaro, Comptroller General for the U.S. Government Accountability Office - Imported Seafood Safety Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
April 7, 2017 Letter to the Atlantic States Marines Fisheries Commission - Feedback from Connecticut Lobstermen Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
April 5, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Robert Aderholt, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Ranking Member - Help Life-Science Start-Ups Navigate Regulatory Process Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
April 5, 2017 Grassley Statement on FTC Settlement with ChemChina Sen.Chuck Grassley
April 5, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump - Prioritize Opening Chinese Markets to U.S. Beef Sen.Mark Warner, ...
April 4, 2017 Hoeven Continues Working to Provide Flexibility in School Meal Programs Sen.John Hoeven
March 31, 2017 DeLauro Applauds the FDA for Closing Dixie Dew Processing Plant Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 22, 2017 Letter to Michael Young, Acting Deputy Secretary of Agriculture of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Importation of Brazilian Meat Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 15, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Ostroff, M.D., Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Disclosure of Where Contaminated Foods Are Sold Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 14, 2017 Senators Stabenow and Grassley Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Agricultural Interests in Foreign Acquisitions Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
March 10, 2017 DeLauro Calls for Single Food Safety Agency after Connecticut Resident Dies from Listeria-Contaminated Cheese Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 7, 2017 Letter to President Donald J. Trump - Access to Key Fisheries Due to Marine National Monuments Rep.Aumua Amata Radewagen, ...
March 6, 2017 Letter to Dr. Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration and Maureen K. Ohlhausen, Acting Chairman of the Federal Trade Commission - Mislabeling of Foreign Cigar Products Rep.John Larson, ...
Feb. 15, 2017 Pingree applauds release of new industry standards on food date labeling Rep.Chellie Pingree
Feb. 15, 2017 Gardner, Polis, Tipton, Introduce KOMBUCHA Act Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Feb. 15, 2017 Wyden Introduces KOMBUCHA Act Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 15, 2017 New Food Date Labels a Positive First Step, Blumenthal Announces Intent to Reintroduce Commonsense Food Date Labeling Bill Sen.Dick Blumenthal
Feb. 7, 2017 Rep. Newhouse Joins Rep. Fudge to Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Food Donation Nationwide Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
Feb. 2, 2017 House and Senate Members Partner to Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bring Common Sense Fixes to Menu Labeling Regulations Sen.Angus King, ...
Jan. 31, 2017 Letter to the Honorable Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - FDA Action to Resolve Problem Impacting Consumers and Wisconsin Diary Industry Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Jan. 26, 2017 American Lung Association Report Shows Failure of Christie Administration to Fund New Jersey's Comprehensive Tobacco Control Program Rep.Frank Pallone
Jan. 23, 2017 Letter to the Hon. Donald Trump, President of the United States of America - Regarding FDA Tobacco Rule Rep.Jamie Comer
Jan. 23, 2017 Thompson, Hunter Commend Official Challenge to Canadian Trade Measures That Discriminate against U.S. Wine Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Dec. 16, 2016 Simpson and Welch Leads Bipartisan Effort to Stop the Illegal Branding of "Fake Milk' as Real Milk Rep.Mike Simpson
Dec. 7, 2016 End Hunger Now Rep.Jim McGovern
Dec. 7, 2016 Hearing of the Health Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Pallone, Hearing on Waste and Duplication in the USDA Catfish Inspection Program Rep.Frank Pallone
Dec. 2, 2016 King Keynotes Maine Food Network Event Sen.Angus King
Nov. 17, 2016 Veasey Introduces Bill to Make Healthy Food Options Attainable For All Rep.Marc Veasey
Nov. 16, 2016 Daily Democrat - Yolo Congressman Wants Schools to "Buy American' Food Rep.John Garamendi
Nov. 3, 2016 Fischer Celebrates First Shipment of NE Beef to Israel Sen.Deb Fischer
Nov. 2, 2016 Peters Highlights Legislation to Cut Taxes for Craft Brewers at Short's Brewing Co. Production Facility Sen.Gary Peters
Nov. 1, 2016 South County Spotlight - Bonamici Makes Afternoon Visit to Columbia County Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2016 Portland Communtiy College - Noted Author and Politicians Talk Debt, Hunger and Rising Costs for Students Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2016 Letter to the Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Regarding the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Plan to Launch Online Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Transactions Pilot Program Rep.Frank Pallone, ...
Oct. 14, 2016 Westerman to Launch Agriculture Tour Rep.Bruce Westerman
Oct. 7, 2016 On National Manufacturing Day, Congressman Garamendi Tours Local Industries in Woodland Rep.John Garamendi
Oct. 7, 2016 "Make it in America': National Manufacturing Day Celebrated in Woodland Rep.John Garamendi
Oct. 5, 2016 Capital Press - Schools Strive to Offer Healthful Food That Students Like Sen.Mike Crapo
Oct. 4, 2016 Magic Valley.com - Food as Fuel: Students Learn About Nutrition During National School Lunch Week Sen.Mike Crapo
Sept. 28, 2016 Representatives Lieu and Meng Introduce Bill to Ban Bisphenol-A From Food Containers Rep.Ted Lieu
Sept. 28, 2016 Meng and Markey Call for Ban on BPA in All Food and Beverage Containers Rep.Grace Meng
Sept. 28, 2016 Senator Markey and Congresswoman Meng Call for Ban on BPA in All Food and Beverage Containers Sen.Ed Markey
Sept. 27, 2016 Pallone, DeLauro Applaud FDA's "Healthy" Labeling Guidance Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
Sept. 27, 2016 Pallone and DeLauro Applaud FDA's "Healthy" Labeling Guidance Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 27, 2016 DeLauro Statement on Multistate E. coli Outbreak Linked to Adams Farm Slaughterhouse Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 23, 2016 Letter to the Hon. David Michaels, PhD, MPH, Assistant Secretary of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration - Calls on OSHA to Protect Poultry and Meatpacking Workers Suffering from Serious Occupational Hazards Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Aug. 23, 2016 Food Assistance, Impact Aid & Protections for LGBT Contractors Among Aims of Larsen-Led Effort to Shape Annual Defense Spending Bill Rep.Rick Larsen
Aug. 22, 2016 Grassley Statement on Conclusion of CFIUS Review of ChemChina-Syngenta Merger Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 17, 2016 Hearing of the Senate Homeland Security and Government Affairs Committee - "From Crop to Craft Beer: Federal Regulation's Impact on America's Food and Agriculture" Johnson Opening Statement Sen.Ron Johnson
Aug. 12, 2016 Senator Markey: FDA's Final Rule On Food Safety Process Is A Missed Opportunity Sen.Ed Markey
Aug. 11, 2016 Murphy, Blumenthal, Larson, Courtney & Esty Urge U.S. Trade Negotiators To Promote Connecticut Shellfish Industry, Remove Barriers To Shellfish Trade Between U.S. & Eu Sen.Chris Murphy
Aug. 11, 2016 DelBene: No Child Should Have to Go Hungry Because It's Summer Rep.Suzan DelBene
Aug. 10, 2016 Congressman Moolenaar Welcomes Nutrition Funding for Flint School Rep.John Moolenaar
Aug. 4, 2016 Dwight Evans: Everyone Deserves Access to Fresh Foods Rep.Dwight Evans
Aug. 2, 2016 Ernst Applauds Signing of Bipartisan Biotechnology Labeling Bill into Law Sen.Joni Ernst
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