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April 13, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 9, 2020 FDA Answers Senator Markey Call for New Guidance for Retail Food Workers and Consumers to Combat Coronavirus Transmission Sen. Ed Markey
April 9, 2020 Letter to Eligio Hernandez, Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico - Lawmakers Push Puerto Rico on School Meals Distribution Rep. Darren Soto, ...
April 8, 2020 USDA Will Expand Holcomb Fire Investigation to COVID Market Disruption Sen. Deb Fischer
April 8, 2020 Senator Markey Calls for Clear Guidance from Trump Administration on Retail, Consumer Food Handling During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen. Ed Markey
April 7, 2020 Keeping the Shelves Stocked Sen. John Boozman
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cantwell, Washington Democratic Colleagues Call for Increased Access to Food Assistance for Washingtonians Rep. Adam Smith, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Lee, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committe Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, and the Hon. Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights - Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen. Deb Fischer
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen. Deb Fischer
April 1, 2020 DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products Rep. Rosa DeLauro
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 24, 2020 Letter to CEOs of Major Food Retailers - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter on Grocery Industry Response to Coronavirus Crisis Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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. Mike Crapo, ...
March 18, 2020 Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19 Sen. Chris Murphy
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 14, 2020 Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 12, 2020 Murphy, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
March 12, 2020 Scott, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies Sen. Tim Scott
March 11, 2020 Bonamici, Comer Introduce Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures Rep. Jamie Comer, ...
March 6, 2020 Johnson Commends USDA Plan To Move Forward With Labeling Changes Rep. Dusty Johnson
March 5, 2020 President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry Sen. Chuck Grassley
March 4, 2020 Pocan Introduces Food Worker Pay Standards Act Rep. Mark Pocan
Feb. 28, 2020 Congressman Lucas Cosponsors Deceptive Labeling Legislation- the Real MEAT Act Rep. Frank Lucas
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mindy M. Brashears, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Johnson Questions Brazilian Beef Imports Rep. Dusty Johnson
Feb. 11, 2020 Stefanik Signs Letter to FDA Urging the Action on Dairy Labeling Rules Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 11, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Receives the "Spirit of America" Award from the National Grocers Association Sen. Pete Ricketts
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Murphy, Rubio Urge FDA to Ensure the Safety and Supply of Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Medical Supplies Amid Growing Coronavirus Epidemic Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 The Hill - Op Ed by Marcia Fudge and Jim McGovern, Administration's new SNAP work rule takes food off the table Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Soto, Johnson Introduce Bill to Ensure Clear Meat Processing and Labeling Rep. Darren Soto, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Dingell Bill to Ban PFAS in Food Containers & Cookware Receives Key Hearing Rep. Debbie Dingell
Jan. 27, 2020 McGovern Applauds House Legal Action Against Trump Administration's SNAP cuts Rep. Jim McGovern
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Risch, Baldwin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stand Up for America's Dairy Farmers Sen. Jim Risch
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Baldwin, Risch Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stand up for America's Dairy Farmers Sen. Tammy Baldwin, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Pingree Announces $260,449 USDA Grant to UMaine Cooperative Extension Rep. Chellie Pingree
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Doctor Ruiz Votes for Sweeping Bill to Protect Americans from "Forever Chemicals' Rep. Raul Ruiz
Jan. 10, 2020 Steube Introduces Bill to Lessen Restrictions on Agricultural Truck Drivers Rep. Greg Steube
Jan. 2, 2020 Schumer: Long Island dietary supplement companies that risked health of public & gave bad rap to important local industry must be probed with full Fed authority; FDA has done its job, now HHS must do theirs; one bad apple shouldn't be allowed to spoil entire bunch for industry important to LI economy & jobs Sen. Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 $18.5 Million to Support Breweries Signed into Law Following Senator Collins' Advocacy Sen. Susan Collins
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Neal and Blumenauer Request Investigation into the Economic Effects of Illegal Seafood Imports Rep. Richard Neal, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Congressman Panetta Addresses New Findings Related to Concurrent E. Coli Outbreaks Associated with Leafy Greens Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Dec. 11, 2019 Senator Fischer Introduces Real MEAT Act to End Deceptive Labeling of Imitation Meat Products Sen. Deb Fischer
Dec. 10, 2019 The Wall Street Journal - I Have a Beef With Phony Meat Sen. Deb Fischer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's new rule will endanger food security for 37K New Mexicans -- a reckless move that will hurt working families. Today, I'm joining more than 100 of my colleagues to block the Trump administration from kicking hundreds of thousands of Americans off #SNAP." Sen. Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 Rep. Chip Roy Statement on Urgency of H.R. 1175, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2019 Rep. Chip Roy
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. 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 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 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. 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
Date Title Politician
April 13, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 9, 2020 FDA Answers Senator Markey Call for New Guidance for Retail Food Workers and Consumers to Combat Coronavirus Transmission Sen.Ed Markey
April 9, 2020 Letter to Eligio Hernandez, Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico - Lawmakers Push Puerto Rico on School Meals Distribution Rep.Darren Soto, ...
April 8, 2020 USDA Will Expand Holcomb Fire Investigation to COVID Market Disruption Sen.Deb Fischer
April 8, 2020 Senator Markey Calls for Clear Guidance from Trump Administration on Retail, Consumer Food Handling During Coronavirus Pandemic Sen.Ed Markey
April 7, 2020 Keeping the Shelves Stocked Sen.John Boozman
April 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Ben Carson, Secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development - Cantwell, Washington Democratic Colleagues Call for Increased Access to Food Assistance for Washingtonians Rep.Adam Smith, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mike Lee, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committe Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, and the Hon. Amy Klobuchar, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights - Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen.Deb Fischer
April 6, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fischer Seeks More Solutions for Cattle Producers Affected by COVID Sen.Deb Fischer
April 1, 2020 DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products Rep.Rosa DeLauro
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 24, 2020 Letter to CEOs of Major Food Retailers - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter on Grocery Industry Response to Coronavirus Crisis Rep.Grace Meng, ...
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.Mike Crapo, ...
March 18, 2020 Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19 Sen.Chris Murphy
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 14, 2020 Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 12, 2020 Murphy, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
March 12, 2020 Scott, Murphy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies Sen.Tim Scott
March 11, 2020 Bonamici, Comer Introduce Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures Rep.Jamie Comer, ...
March 6, 2020 Johnson Commends USDA Plan To Move Forward With Labeling Changes Rep.Dusty Johnson
March 5, 2020 President Trump Signs Bipartisan Bill into Law to Protect America's Domestic Food Supply and Agricultural Industry Sen.Chuck Grassley
March 4, 2020 Pocan Introduces Food Worker Pay Standards Act Rep.Mark Pocan
Feb. 28, 2020 Congressman Lucas Cosponsors Deceptive Labeling Legislation- the Real MEAT Act Rep.Frank Lucas
Feb. 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mindy M. Brashears, Deputy Under Secretary for Food Safety at the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Johnson Questions Brazilian Beef Imports Rep.Dusty Johnson
Feb. 11, 2020 Stefanik Signs Letter to FDA Urging the Action on Dairy Labeling Rules Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 11, 2020 Gov. Ricketts Receives the "Spirit of America" Award from the National Grocers Association Sen.Pete Ricketts
Feb. 6, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Murphy, Rubio Urge FDA to Ensure the Safety and Supply of Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Medical Supplies Amid Growing Coronavirus Epidemic Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 The Hill - Op Ed by Marcia Fudge and Jim McGovern, Administration's new SNAP work rule takes food off the table Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
Jan. 30, 2020 Soto, Johnson Introduce Bill to Ensure Clear Meat Processing and Labeling Rep.Darren Soto, ...
Jan. 29, 2020 Dingell Bill to Ban PFAS in Food Containers & Cookware Receives Key Hearing Rep.Debbie Dingell
Jan. 27, 2020 McGovern Applauds House Legal Action Against Trump Administration's SNAP cuts Rep.Jim McGovern
Jan. 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Risch, Baldwin Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stand Up for America's Dairy Farmers Sen.Jim Risch
Jan. 22, 2020 Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Baldwin, Risch Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stand up for America's Dairy Farmers Sen.Tammy Baldwin, ...
Jan. 17, 2020 Pingree Announces $260,449 USDA Grant to UMaine Cooperative Extension Rep.Chellie Pingree
Jan. 17, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe Rep.Adriano Espaillat, ...
Jan. 10, 2020 Doctor Ruiz Votes for Sweeping Bill to Protect Americans from "Forever Chemicals' Rep.Raul Ruiz
Jan. 10, 2020 Steube Introduces Bill to Lessen Restrictions on Agricultural Truck Drivers Rep.Greg Steube
Jan. 2, 2020 Schumer: Long Island dietary supplement companies that risked health of public & gave bad rap to important local industry must be probed with full Fed authority; FDA has done its job, now HHS must do theirs; one bad apple shouldn't be allowed to spoil entire bunch for industry important to LI economy & jobs Sen.Chuck Schumer
Dec. 20, 2019 $18.5 Million to Support Breweries Signed into Law Following Senator Collins' Advocacy Sen.Susan Collins
Dec. 19, 2019 Letter to the Hon. David Johanson, Chairman of the International Trade Commission - Neal and Blumenauer Request Investigation into the Economic Effects of Illegal Seafood Imports Rep.Richard Neal, ...
Dec. 13, 2019 Congressman Panetta Addresses New Findings Related to Concurrent E. Coli Outbreaks Associated with Leafy Greens Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Dec. 11, 2019 Senator Fischer Introduces Real MEAT Act to End Deceptive Labeling of Imitation Meat Products Sen.Deb Fischer
Dec. 10, 2019 The Wall Street Journal - I Have a Beef With Phony Meat Sen.Deb Fischer
Dec. 6, 2019 Tweet - "President Trump's new rule will endanger food security for 37K New Mexicans -- a reckless move that will hurt working families. Today, I'm joining more than 100 of my colleagues to block the Trump administration from kicking hundreds of thousands of Americans off #SNAP." Sen.Ben Luján
Dec. 5, 2019 Rep. Chip Roy Statement on Urgency of H.R. 1175, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act of 2019 Rep.Chip Roy
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. 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 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 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. 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
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