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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. 22, 2019 Congressman Panetta Responds to Reports of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food Sen. Jacky Rosen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 As Families Prepare For Thanksgiving Dinner, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Improve Food Safety Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 19, 2019 Garamendi Applauds Agreement with South Korea for American-grown Rice Rep. John Garamendi
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Pushes Back on Trump Administration's Proposed SNAP Cuts Rep. Lori Trahan, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Womack Statement on Arkansas Poultry Farmers Regaining Access to China Rep. Steve Womack
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission - Reps. Zeldin, Wasserman-Schultz Condemn Anti-Israel EU Food Labeling Ruling Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Schumer statement on groundbreaking of first-ever food business incubator in Rochester; project set to spur 100 new jobs & anchor downtown Rochester revitalization Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Johnson Supports Real MEAT Bill to Fight Imitation Meat Labeling Rep. Dusty Johnson
Nov. 1, 2019 Only U.S. Beef Should be Labeled as a "Product of the U.S.A." Sen. Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019 Cortez Masto, Lankford Applaud Senate Passage of Amendment to Study Food Access on Tribal Lands Sen. James Lankford, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Cortez Masto Introduces Amendment to Study Food Access on Tribal Lands Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 28, 2019 Rep. Marshall Introcudes Real MEAT Act Sen. Roger Marshall, ...
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "A bipartisan bill I proudly support passed the Senate unanimously this week! We currently have a shortage of ag inspectors to protect our nation's food supply, but w/our bill we're changing that. This is good news for #Iowans, & folks across the country. https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americas-domestic-food-supply-and-agricultural-industries …" Sen. Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The FDA must investigate the new report detailing the presence of toxic metals in a wide variety of baby foods. We need new regulations to force the industry to address exposures and alleviate concerns for the health of our youngest Americans." Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2019 Schumer urges FDA to investigate new report showing medley of toxic metals in baby foods; Feds have not moved to set regs that would force industry to address exposures & alleviate concerns for health of our youngest; parents are rightfully anxious Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Letter to Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Soto, Schweikert Applaud U.S.F.D.A Food Safety Efforts Rep. Darren Soto, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Sen. Moran Joins Senate Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Celebrating World Food Day Sen. John Boozman, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Bipartisan, Bicameral Members Introduce Fair Sugar Policy Act Rep. Virginia Foxx, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mary Ryan, Acting Admin. of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau - Schumer reveals: Southern Tier wineries are missing out on hot new canned wine trend & barrels of business due to onerous can-size limits; senator calls on Feds to cut through bureaucratic red tape & crack open canned wine production in the Southern Tier Sen. Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019 National Chocolate Milk Day Rep. GT Thompson
Sept. 26, 2019 Recognizing National Dumpling Day Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 25, 2019 Tyson Upward Academy Rep. Bill Huizenga
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to Hon. George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III, United States Secretary of Agriculture - As New York Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Struggle With Produce-Pricing Crisis, Gillibrand Calls on USDA to Investigate Why Prices Paid to Farmers Aren't Keeping Up With the Market Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 19, 2019 Udall, Collins Secure Federal Action to Address Lunch Shaming in Agriculture Funding Bill Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Rep. Angie Craig Announces Bi-Partisan Congressional Caucus to Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Rep. Angie Craig
Sept. 19, 2019 50+ Members Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Reps. McGovern, Davis Introduce Bill Expanding Student Access to Healthy School Breakfasts Rep. Jim McGovern, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "It was a sweet treat to talk with Illinois members of @CandyUSA today about the Trump Admin's trade policies, solving the multiemployer pension crisis, and reforms to the U.S. sugar program." Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Ban Ads for E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices on TV, Radio Rep. Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Reps. Trone, Wild, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Children Affected by the Opioid Epidemic Access Free School Meals Rep. Debbie Dingell, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "For all those in Illinois -- @GarrettPopcorn is celebrating its 70th anniversary by offering 70-cent bags of popcorn all week. Make sure to stop in, get yourself a treat, and celebrate 70 years of the best popcorn in the United States!" Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Responding to Congresswoman Pingree's Request, GAO Releases Food Date Labeling Report Rep. Chellie Pingree
Aug. 29, 2019 Fischer Statement on USDA Investigation into Market Manipulation Following Tyson Holcomb Plant Fire Sen. Deb Fischer
Aug. 20, 2019 Aguilar works "Job for a Day" at Anita's Snack Foods in San Bernardino Rep. Pete Aguilar
Aug. 12, 2019 Marshall Responds to Tyson Foods' Statement Following Plant Fire Sen. Roger Marshall
Aug. 8, 2019 Senator Collins Visits Valley View Orchard Pies in Oxford Sen. Susan Collins
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule Rep. Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 7, 2019 Collins, Casey Introduce Bill to Expand Nutrition Assistance for Children and Mothers Sen. Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Fischer Statement on U.S.-EU Beef Trade Agreement Sen. Deb Fischer
Aug. 1, 2019 Pingree, Newhouse Introduce House Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the US Department of Agriculture - Delauro, Merkley Call on USDA Inspector General to Expand Swine Slaughter Inspection Rule Audit Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture of the US Department of Agriculture - Merkley, Defazio Lead Oregon Delegation in Push to Reverse Cuts to Food Assistance Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Chairman Scott to Secretary Perdue: Release Internal Estimates Showing Impact of Proposed Snap Changes on Free School Meals Rep. Bobby Scott
July 26, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Panetta Leads Democratic California Delegation in Urging Usda to Rescind Proposal to Kick Millions Off of Snap Rep. Jimmy Panetta
July 25, 2019 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on President Trump's Proposal to Cut Snap Benefits Rep. Joe Morelle
July 24, 2019 Senators McConnell and Paul Introduce Bill to Advance Kentucky's Signature Bourbon Industry Sen. Mitch McConnell, ...
July 24, 2019 Murphy Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Food Stamps for Millions of Americans Sen. Chris Murphy
July 23, 2019 Conaway, Johnson Praise Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Curb Abuse of SNAP Eligibility Rep. Dusty Johnson, ...
Date Title Politician
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. 22, 2019 Congressman Panetta Responds to Reports of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 21, 2019 Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food Sen.Jacky Rosen, ...
Nov. 19, 2019 As Families Prepare For Thanksgiving Dinner, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Improve Food Safety Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Nov. 19, 2019 Garamendi Applauds Agreement with South Korea for American-grown Rice Rep.John Garamendi
Nov. 18, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Massachusetts Congressional Delegation Pushes Back on Trump Administration's Proposed SNAP Cuts Rep.Lori Trahan, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Womack Statement on Arkansas Poultry Farmers Regaining Access to China Rep.Steve Womack
Nov. 14, 2019 Letter to Federica Mogherini, High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy and Vice President of the European Commission - Reps. Zeldin, Wasserman-Schultz Condemn Anti-Israel EU Food Labeling Ruling Rep.Debbie Wasserman Schultz, ...
Nov. 14, 2019 Schumer statement on groundbreaking of first-ever food business incubator in Rochester; project set to spur 100 new jobs & anchor downtown Rochester revitalization Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 5, 2019 Johnson Supports Real MEAT Bill to Fight Imitation Meat Labeling Rep.Dusty Johnson
Nov. 1, 2019 Only U.S. Beef Should be Labeled as a "Product of the U.S.A." Sen.Mike Rounds
Oct. 31, 2019 Cortez Masto, Lankford Applaud Senate Passage of Amendment to Study Food Access on Tribal Lands Sen.James Lankford, ...
Oct. 28, 2019 Cortez Masto Introduces Amendment to Study Food Access on Tribal Lands Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Oct. 28, 2019 Rep. Marshall Introcudes Real MEAT Act Sen.Roger Marshall, ...
Oct. 26, 2019 Tweet - "A bipartisan bill I proudly support passed the Senate unanimously this week! We currently have a shortage of ag inspectors to protect our nation's food supply, but w/our bill we're changing that. This is good news for #Iowans, & folks across the country. https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/newsroom/rep/press/release/senate-passes-bipartisan-bill-to-protect-americas-domestic-food-supply-and-agricultural-industries …" Sen.Joni Ernst
Oct. 20, 2019 Tweet - "The FDA must investigate the new report detailing the presence of toxic metals in a wide variety of baby foods. We need new regulations to force the industry to address exposures and alleviate concerns for the health of our youngest Americans." Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 20, 2019 Schumer urges FDA to investigate new report showing medley of toxic metals in baby foods; Feds have not moved to set regs that would force industry to address exposures & alleviate concerns for health of our youngest; parents are rightfully anxious Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 17, 2019 Letter to Norman Sharpless, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Reps. Soto, Schweikert Applaud U.S.F.D.A Food Safety Efforts Rep.Darren Soto, ...
Oct. 16, 2019 Sen. Moran Joins Senate Colleagues to Introduce Resolution Celebrating World Food Day Sen.John Boozman, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Bipartisan, Bicameral Members Introduce Fair Sugar Policy Act Rep.Virginia Foxx, ...
Oct. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Mary Ryan, Acting Admin. of the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau - Schumer reveals: Southern Tier wineries are missing out on hot new canned wine trend & barrels of business due to onerous can-size limits; senator calls on Feds to cut through bureaucratic red tape & crack open canned wine production in the Southern Tier Sen.Chuck Schumer
Sept. 27, 2019 National Chocolate Milk Day Rep.GT Thompson
Sept. 26, 2019 Recognizing National Dumpling Day Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Sept. 25, 2019 Tyson Upward Academy Rep.Bill Huizenga
Sept. 24, 2019 Letter to Hon. George Ervin "Sonny" Perdue III, United States Secretary of Agriculture - As New York Fruit and Vegetable Farmers Struggle With Produce-Pricing Crisis, Gillibrand Calls on USDA to Investigate Why Prices Paid to Farmers Aren't Keeping Up With the Market Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Sept. 19, 2019 Udall, Collins Secure Federal Action to Address Lunch Shaming in Agriculture Funding Bill Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Sept. 19, 2019 Rep. Angie Craig Announces Bi-Partisan Congressional Caucus to Address Youth Vaping Epidemic Rep.Angie Craig
Sept. 19, 2019 50+ Members Launch Bipartisan Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 13, 2019 Reps. McGovern, Davis Introduce Bill Expanding Student Access to Healthy School Breakfasts Rep.Jim McGovern, ...
Sept. 11, 2019 Tweet - "It was a sweet treat to talk with Illinois members of @CandyUSA today about the Trump Admin's trade policies, solving the multiemployer pension crisis, and reforms to the U.S. sugar program." Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 11, 2019 Raskin Sponsors Bill to Ban Ads for E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices on TV, Radio Rep.Jamie Raskin, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Reps. Trone, Wild, Fitzpatrick, Dingell, Bacon Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Children Affected by the Opioid Epidemic Access Free School Meals Rep.Debbie Dingell, ...
Sept. 10, 2019 Tweet - "For all those in Illinois -- @GarrettPopcorn is celebrating its 70th anniversary by offering 70-cent bags of popcorn all week. Make sure to stop in, get yourself a treat, and celebrate 70 years of the best popcorn in the United States!" Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 9, 2019 Responding to Congresswoman Pingree's Request, GAO Releases Food Date Labeling Report Rep.Chellie Pingree
Aug. 29, 2019 Fischer Statement on USDA Investigation into Market Manipulation Following Tyson Holcomb Plant Fire Sen.Deb Fischer
Aug. 20, 2019 Aguilar works "Job for a Day" at Anita's Snack Foods in San Bernardino Rep.Pete Aguilar
Aug. 12, 2019 Marshall Responds to Tyson Foods' Statement Following Plant Fire Sen.Roger Marshall
Aug. 8, 2019 Senator Collins Visits Valley View Orchard Pies in Oxford Sen.Susan Collins
Aug. 8, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule Rep.Danny Davis, ...
Aug. 7, 2019 Collins, Casey Introduce Bill to Expand Nutrition Assistance for Children and Mothers Sen.Susan Collins, ...
Aug. 2, 2019 Fischer Statement on U.S.-EU Beef Trade Agreement Sen.Deb Fischer
Aug. 1, 2019 Pingree, Newhouse Introduce House Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the US Department of Agriculture - Delauro, Merkley Call on USDA Inspector General to Expand Swine Slaughter Inspection Rule Audit Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 31, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture of the US Department of Agriculture - Merkley, Defazio Lead Oregon Delegation in Push to Reverse Cuts to Food Assistance Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 29, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Chairman Scott to Secretary Perdue: Release Internal Estimates Showing Impact of Proposed Snap Changes on Free School Meals Rep.Bobby Scott
July 26, 2019 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Panetta Leads Democratic California Delegation in Urging Usda to Rescind Proposal to Kick Millions Off of Snap Rep.Jimmy Panetta
July 25, 2019 Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on President Trump's Proposal to Cut Snap Benefits Rep.Joe Morelle
July 24, 2019 Senators McConnell and Paul Introduce Bill to Advance Kentucky's Signature Bourbon Industry Sen.Mitch McConnell, ...
July 24, 2019 Murphy Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Food Stamps for Millions of Americans Sen.Chris Murphy
July 23, 2019 Conaway, Johnson Praise Trump Administration's Proposed Rule to Curb Abuse of SNAP Eligibility Rep.Dusty Johnson, ...
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