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Sept. 9, 2021
Rep. Panetta Secures End to Detrimental Food Safety Testing Procedures from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Sept. 8, 2021
Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act Would Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021
Tweet - "You know exactly where your t-shirt was made when you check the tag or label. Is it too much to ask for the same level of certainty with the beef you feed your family? My bipartisan bill would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. (special character)"
Sen. John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021
Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Sen. John Thune, ...
Sept. 8, 2021
Grassley Applauds Announcement On Ag Relief; Meat Processing Competition, Transparency Crackdown
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Sept. 7, 2021
Reps. Wild, Bacon, Trone, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Free School Meals for Children Affected by the Opioid Crisis
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Aug. 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Tiffany Sends Letter to Department of Agriculture Raising Concerns on FSIS Notice 34-21
Rep. Tom Tiffany
Aug. 27, 2021
Q&A: Saving Bacon & Eggs
Sen. Chuck Grassley
Aug. 24, 2021
Ranking Member Boozman's Statement on Announcement of Final Rule for Pandemic Relief Eligibility for Livestock, Poultry Contract Producers
Sen. John Boozman
Aug. 24, 2021
Kustoff Co-Sponsors the ENTREE Act
Rep. David Kustoff
Aug. 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. David Scott, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, the Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and the Hon. Bernie Sanders, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee - Kaptur Leads House Members in Push for $100M for Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs
Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Aug. 20, 2021
Kaptur Leads House Members in Push for $100M for Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs
Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Aug. 18, 2021
Poverty Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Biden Administration's Increase in Federal Hunger Program
Rep. Steny Hoyer, ...
Aug. 17, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden and @SecVilsack's updated Thrifty Food Plan will boost SNAP benefits for the most needy, helping millions of families put food on the table."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2021
Congressman Garamendi Hosts House Rules Committee Chairman McGovern to Discuss Local Programs to Bolster Health and Eradicate Hunger and Poverty
Rep. John Garamendi, ...
Aug. 17, 2021
Costa Welcomes SNAP Increase
Rep. Jim Costa
Aug. 13, 2021
Rounds Submits Comment Opposing NCBA's Attempt to Eliminate "Product of USA" Label
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 12, 2021
Scalise Joins Efforts to Replenish, Fix Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Program
Rep. Steve Scalise
Aug. 11, 2021
Westerman Delivers Remarks at The National Center of Toxicological Research 50Th Anniversary Celebration
Rep. Bruce Westerman
Aug. 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Van Hollen Urges Senate Leadership To Immediately Replenish Funds To Support Maryland Restaurants
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Smith, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urge USDA to Provide Pandemic Relief for Contract Pig Farmers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I fought to deliver critical relief for restaurants with the #AmericanRescuePlan. But the job is not done. I'm proud to stand with @SenatorCardin to push legislation that will provide $48 billion in additional funds for the SBA's restaurant program."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Restaurants are the lifeblood of our cities. And they are still struggling with the fallout of this pandemic. It's a shame that Republicans won't replenish the SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund. They are letting so many hardworking Americans down."
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021
Lieu, Feinstein, Gillibrand, Porter Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers From Toxic Phthalate Chemicals in Food Supple
Rep. Ted Lieu
Aug. 6, 2021
Feinstein, Gillibrand, Lieu, Porter Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Toxic Phthalate Chemicals in Food Supply
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Rounds to Introduce USA Beef Act, Restoring Integrity to "Product of USA" Label
Sen. Mike Rounds
Aug. 4, 2021
Pallone, DeLauro, Blumenthal, Whitehouse, and Markey Introduce Food Labeling Modernization Act
Rep. Frank Pallone
Aug. 4, 2021
DeLauro, Blumenthal, Pallone, Whitehouse, and Markey Introduce Food Labeling Modernization Act
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
July 30, 2021
Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Fight to Build Competition in Meat Markets
Sen. Roger Marshall
July 30, 2021
Smith Leads Fight to Return Fairness to Meat Markets
Rep. Jason Smith
July 30, 2021
Representatives Massie & Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Interstate Traffic of Raw Milk
Rep. Thomas Massie
July 28, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Judiciary Committee Hearing on Competition in Meat Supply Industry
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 28, 2021
Hearing of The House Foreign Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Michael Mc Caul, Markup on Various Measures
Rep. Michael McCaul
July 28, 2021
Chair Jim Costa Opening Statement at Hearing on State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, Recovery, and Rebuilding
Rep. Jim Costa
July 28, 2021
Grassley Questions Witnesses, Calls Out Large Meatpackers On Unfair Practices At Judiciary Committee Hearing
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2021
Shaheen, Toomey Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Overhaul U.S. Sugar Program
Rep. Danny Davis, ...
July 26, 2021
McCaul, Meeks, Kim, Houlahan Introduce the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021
Rep. Michael McCaul
July 26, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation To Ensure Our Food Is Safe
Rep. Jan Schakowsky
July 23, 2021
Tweet - "(special character) Following my request, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing next week on potential manipulation in the beef market. South Dakota producers deserve answers, and this is an important development in our effort to hold the packing industry accountable."
Sen. John Thune
July 23, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter To Committees Requesting Funding In The Reconciliation Bill To Make Baby Food Safer
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 21, 2021
Inflation is Taxation
Rep. John Williams
July 21, 2021
Trahan, House Pass Comprehensive PFAS Legislation
Rep. Lori Trahan
July 21, 2021
Serious Issues Facing Our Country
Rep. Dan Meuser
July 20, 2021
Empowering the Free Market
Rep. Troy Nehls
July 19, 2021
The Economy
Sen. Tommy Tuberville
July 19, 2021
American Businesses and Families Are At Risk
Rep. John Joyce
July 16, 2021
Brownley, Kuster, Pingree, Booker Introduce Bills to Incentivize Sustainable Practices in Food Consumption
Rep. Julia Brownley
July 15, 2021
Arkansas Congressional Delegation Recognizes 50th Anniversary of National Center for Toxicological Research
Rep. Bruce Westerman, ...
July 15, 2021
Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food
Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 13, 2021
Booker Reintroduces Bill to Reform Farm System With Expanded Support From Farm, Labor, Environment, Public Health, Faith Based and Animal Welfare Groups
Sen. Cory Booker, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Sept. 9, 2021
Rep. Panetta Secures End to Detrimental Food Safety Testing Procedures from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Sept. 8, 2021
Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act Would Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021
Tweet - "You know exactly where your t-shirt was made when you check the tag or label. Is it too much to ask for the same level of certainty with the beef you feed your family? My bipartisan bill would reinstate mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. (special character)"
Sen.John Thune
Sept. 8, 2021
Rounds, Thune, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan American Beef Labeling Act to Reinstate Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling
Sen.John Thune, ...
Sept. 8, 2021
Grassley Applauds Announcement On Ag Relief; Meat Processing Competition, Transparency Crackdown
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Sept. 7, 2021
Reps. Wild, Bacon, Trone, Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Free School Meals for Children Affected by the Opioid Crisis
Rep.Brian Fitzpatrick, ...
Aug. 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Tiffany Sends Letter to Department of Agriculture Raising Concerns on FSIS Notice 34-21
Rep.Tom Tiffany
Aug. 27, 2021
Q&A: Saving Bacon & Eggs
Sen.Chuck Grassley
Aug. 24, 2021
Ranking Member Boozman's Statement on Announcement of Final Rule for Pandemic Relief Eligibility for Livestock, Poultry Contract Producers
Sen.John Boozman
Aug. 24, 2021
Kustoff Co-Sponsors the ENTREE Act
Rep.David Kustoff
Aug. 20, 2021
Letter to the Hon. David Scott, Chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, the Hon. John Yarmuth, Chairman of the House Budget Committee, the Hon. Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and the Hon. Bernie Sanders, Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee - Kaptur Leads House Members in Push for $100M for Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs
Rep.Marcy Kaptur
Aug. 20, 2021
Kaptur Leads House Members in Push for $100M for Farmers' Market Nutrition Programs
Rep.Marcy Kaptur
Aug. 18, 2021
Poverty Task Force Co-Chairs Applaud Biden Administration's Increase in Federal Hunger Program
Rep.Steny Hoyer, ...
Aug. 17, 2021
Tweet - "President Biden and @SecVilsack's updated Thrifty Food Plan will boost SNAP benefits for the most needy, helping millions of families put food on the table."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 17, 2021
Congressman Garamendi Hosts House Rules Committee Chairman McGovern to Discuss Local Programs to Bolster Health and Eradicate Hunger and Poverty
Rep.John Garamendi, ...
Aug. 17, 2021
Costa Welcomes SNAP Increase
Rep.Jim Costa
Aug. 13, 2021
Rounds Submits Comment Opposing NCBA's Attempt to Eliminate "Product of USA" Label
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 12, 2021
Scalise Joins Efforts to Replenish, Fix Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) Program
Rep.Steve Scalise
Aug. 11, 2021
Westerman Delivers Remarks at The National Center of Toxicological Research 50Th Anniversary Celebration
Rep.Bruce Westerman
Aug. 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Charles Schumer, Majority Leader of the United States Senate, and the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Minority Leader of the United States Senate - Van Hollen Urges Senate Leadership To Immediately Replenish Funds To Support Maryland Restaurants
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
Aug. 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Smith, Bipartisan Group of Colleagues Urge USDA to Provide Pandemic Relief for Contract Pig Farmers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
Aug. 8, 2021
Tweet - "I fought to deliver critical relief for restaurants with the #AmericanRescuePlan. But the job is not done. I'm proud to stand with @SenatorCardin to push legislation that will provide $48 billion in additional funds for the SBA's restaurant program."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 7, 2021
Tweet - "Restaurants are the lifeblood of our cities. And they are still struggling with the fallout of this pandemic. It's a shame that Republicans won't replenish the SBA's Restaurant Revitalization Fund. They are letting so many hardworking Americans down."
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 6, 2021
Lieu, Feinstein, Gillibrand, Porter Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers From Toxic Phthalate Chemicals in Food Supple
Rep.Ted Lieu
Aug. 6, 2021
Feinstein, Gillibrand, Lieu, Porter Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Toxic Phthalate Chemicals in Food Supply
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Aug. 5, 2021
Rounds to Introduce USA Beef Act, Restoring Integrity to "Product of USA" Label
Sen.Mike Rounds
Aug. 4, 2021
Pallone, DeLauro, Blumenthal, Whitehouse, and Markey Introduce Food Labeling Modernization Act
Rep.Frank Pallone
Aug. 4, 2021
DeLauro, Blumenthal, Pallone, Whitehouse, and Markey Introduce Food Labeling Modernization Act
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
July 30, 2021
Sen. Marshall, Colleagues Fight to Build Competition in Meat Markets
Sen.Roger Marshall
July 30, 2021
Smith Leads Fight to Return Fairness to Meat Markets
Rep.Jason Smith
July 30, 2021
Representatives Massie & Pingree Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Allow Interstate Traffic of Raw Milk
Rep.Thomas Massie
July 28, 2021
Durbin Delivers Opening Statement at Judiciary Committee Hearing on Competition in Meat Supply Industry
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 28, 2021
Hearing of The House Foreign Affairs Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Michael Mc Caul, Markup on Various Measures
Rep.Michael McCaul
July 28, 2021
Chair Jim Costa Opening Statement at Hearing on State of the Beef Supply Chain: Shocks, Recovery, and Rebuilding
Rep.Jim Costa
July 28, 2021
Grassley Questions Witnesses, Calls Out Large Meatpackers On Unfair Practices At Judiciary Committee Hearing
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 27, 2021
Shaheen, Toomey Reintroduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Overhaul U.S. Sugar Program
Rep.Danny Davis, ...
July 26, 2021
McCaul, Meeks, Kim, Houlahan Introduce the Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act of 2021
Rep.Michael McCaul
July 26, 2021
Schakowsky Introduces Legislation To Ensure Our Food Is Safe
Rep.Jan Schakowsky
July 23, 2021
Tweet - "(special character) Following my request, the Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing next week on potential manipulation in the beef market. South Dakota producers deserve answers, and this is an important development in our effort to hold the packing industry accountable."
Sen.John Thune
July 23, 2021
Congressman Krishnamoorthi Leads Letter To Committees Requesting Funding In The Reconciliation Bill To Make Baby Food Safer
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi
July 21, 2021
Inflation is Taxation
Rep.John Williams
July 21, 2021
Trahan, House Pass Comprehensive PFAS Legislation
Rep.Lori Trahan
July 21, 2021
Serious Issues Facing Our Country
Rep.Dan Meuser
July 20, 2021
Empowering the Free Market
Rep.Troy Nehls
July 19, 2021
The Economy
Sen.Tommy Tuberville
July 19, 2021
American Businesses and Families Are At Risk
Rep.John Joyce
July 16, 2021
Brownley, Kuster, Pingree, Booker Introduce Bills to Incentivize Sustainable Practices in Food Consumption
Rep.Julia Brownley
July 15, 2021
Arkansas Congressional Delegation Recognizes 50th Anniversary of National Center for Toxicological Research
Rep.Bruce Westerman, ...
July 15, 2021
Following Introduction of Legislation by Klobuchar and Colleagues, House Appropriations Committee Approves Funding to Remove Toxins from Baby Food
Rep.Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
July 13, 2021
Booker Reintroduces Bill to Reform Farm System With Expanded Support From Farm, Labor, Environment, Public Health, Faith Based and Animal Welfare Groups
Sen.Cory Booker, ...
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