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July 9, 2021
Heinrich, Luján Welcome Over $100,000 For San Juan College Harvest Food Hub
Sen. Martin Heinrich
July 9, 2021
USDA Implements Johnson Cattle Proposals
Rep. Dusty Johnson
July 9, 2021
Grassley Commends USDA On Action To Address Anticompetitive Practices In The Livestock Industry
Sen. Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2021
Tweet - "While I wish @USDA chose a different funding source, expanding meat processing capacity is exactly what the industry needs. I applaud the outcome, but more work needs to be done. I will continue to look for ways to give smaller packers a stronger position in this market."
Sen. John Thune
July 6, 2021
Rep. Omar Announces $1 Million in Community Project Funding for Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
Rep. Ilhan Omar
July 2, 2021
Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee
Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 1, 2021
Rounds Statement on USDA Review of "Product of the U.S.A." Label
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 25, 2021
Marshall-Gillibrand Dairy Resolution Passes Senate
Sen. Roger Marshall
June 24, 2021
Adams, Gillibrand, Hayes, Lee, and Velázquez Announce Introduction of the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2021
Rep. Jahana Hayes
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Elizabeth Prelogar, Acting Solicitor General - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2021
Klobuchar, Moran Announce USDA Investment in Small and Midsized Meatpackers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2021
Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging FDA to Further Efforts to Eliminate Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2021
South Dakota Cattle Producer Discusses Unfair Cattle Market Conditions With Thune, Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen. John Thune
June 24, 2021
Johnson, Spanberger Introduce Butcher Block Act for Cattle Producers
Rep. Dusty Johnson
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Sen. Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2021
Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
Sen. Angus King
June 23, 2021
ICYMI: Grassley Questions Witnesses At Senate Ag Hearing On Cattle Market Transparency
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2021
The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Spanberger Introduce Legislation to Combat Anticompetitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 23, 2021
Tweet - "For a free market to work, you have to have competition, but meatpackers are creating a choke point in the cattle market that's stifling competition. High consumer demand & adequate supply isn't helping cattle producers or consumers the way it should in a healthy supply chain."
Sen. John Thune
June 23, 2021
Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
Sen. Susan Collins
June 23, 2021
Rounds Meets with South Dakota Cattle Producer Before Senate Ag Committee Hearing
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 21, 2021
Sens. Moran, Klobuchar Announce USDA Investment in Small and Midsized Meatpackers
Sen. Jerry Moran, ...
June 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Tuberville, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter in Support of US Peanut Farmers
Sen. Rick Scott, ...
June 21, 2021
Lucas Applauds USDA Implementation of Ramp-Up Act by Creating Grants to Increase Capacity and Expand Access in Meat and Poultry Inspection Operations
Rep. Frank Lucas
June 17, 2021
Tweet - "S.D. ranchers deserve to know if cattle markets have been manipulated by meatpackers. I'm glad @SenateAgGOP has agreed to my request & decided to hold a hearing on this important issue. I look forward to using this hearing to help get the answers our ranchers & consumers deserve."
Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2021
Following Thune Request, Senate Agriculture Committee to Hold Hearing on Potential Cattle Market Manipulation
Sen. John Thune
June 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack - Bergman Seeks Further Usda Support for Michigan Cherry Industry
Rep. Jack Bergman
June 17, 2021
Hayes Introduces CARE for Kids Act for Children Under Family Guardianship and Foster Care to Access School Meals
Rep. Jahana Hayes
June 15, 2021
Rounds, Tester, Grassley Unveil Legislation to Address Anti-Competitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry
Sen. Mike Rounds
June 11, 2021
Sens. Lee, King, and Paul Introduce PRIME Act
Sen. Mike Lee
June 11, 2021
With Global Meat Supply Chain Facing Challenges, Senators King and Paul Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Local Farmers and Ranchers
Sen. Angus King
June 11, 2021
Reps. Pingree and Massie Introduce Bipartisan PRIME Act to Empower Local Livestock Farmers, Meet Consumer Demand
Rep. Chellie Pingree
June 11, 2021
Grassley, Tester, Rounds Unveil Bill To Combat Anti-Competitive Practices In Meat Processing Industry That Threaten Nation's Food Supply
Sen. Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2021
Klobuchar Statement on USDA Announcement on Antitrust Enforcement in Meat Markets
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
June 10, 2021
Tweet - "A positive step forward. COVID-19 & recent cybersecurity breaches have highlighted concerns about concentrating meat processing at a small number of plants. Next: my Strengthening Local Processing Act would lower barriers for more CIS programs to open market access for ranchers."
Sen. John Thune
June 8, 2021
Hartzler Introduces the Optimizing the Cattle Market Act of 2021
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, ...
June 8, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Lucas Joins Bipartisan Letter to DOJ Requesting Update on Cattle Market Investigations
Rep. Frank Lucas
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "Biden is being tested. And he's failing. - Crisis at the border - Terrible jobs reports - China/Russia taking advantage of us - Gas prices up - Food prices up - Lumber prices up - Housing prices up - Inflation up Total Democrat control is destroying America."
Rep. Steve Scalise
June 4, 2021
Murkowski and Colleagues Stand Up for Wild-Caught Salmon
Sen. Lisa Murkowski
June 4, 2021
DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Keep Dangerous Chemicals Out of Food Supply
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 3, 2021
Cotton, Crawford Urge Passage of AIM Act Following Russian Cyberattack
Sen. Tom Cotton
June 3, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Gov. Ricketts Joins Letter Regarding DOJ Investigation of Meat Processors
Sen. Pete Ricketts
June 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Kansas Delegation Calls on USDA and DOJ to Provide Update on Investigation of the Meat Packing Industry
Sen. Roger Marshall, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of Department of Justice - Rounds, Smith Lead 26 Colleagues in Calling for DOJ Investigation Into Cattle Market
Sen. Tina Smith, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Rep. Paul Gosar, ...
May 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Meijer, Pappas Lead Bipartisan Push for PFAS Funding in Infrastructure Bill
Rep. Deborah Ross, ...
May 28, 2021
Gov. Ricketts Calls 2021 Legislative Session "Historic"
Sen. Pete Ricketts
May 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Leader - Rice Leads Bipartisan Call for Increased Federal Funding to Support Long Island Restaurants
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 27, 2021
Hayes Leads as Chairwoman of First Hearing on SNAP, Challenges Elected Officials to End Hunger and Increase Access to Food and Government Assistance for Families
Rep. Jahana Hayes
Date
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Politician
July 9, 2021
Heinrich, Luján Welcome Over $100,000 For San Juan College Harvest Food Hub
Sen.Martin Heinrich
July 9, 2021
USDA Implements Johnson Cattle Proposals
Rep.Dusty Johnson
July 9, 2021
Grassley Commends USDA On Action To Address Anticompetitive Practices In The Livestock Industry
Sen.Chuck Grassley
July 9, 2021
Tweet - "While I wish @USDA chose a different funding source, expanding meat processing capacity is exactly what the industry needs. I applaud the outcome, but more work needs to be done. I will continue to look for ways to give smaller packers a stronger position in this market."
Sen.John Thune
July 6, 2021
Rep. Omar Announces $1 Million in Community Project Funding for Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON)
Rep.Ilhan Omar
July 2, 2021
Baby Food Safety Funding Championed By Krishnamoorthi, Klobuchar, Duckworth, And Cárdenas Approved By Appropriations Committee
Sen.Ladda Duckworth, ...
July 1, 2021
Rounds Statement on USDA Review of "Product of the U.S.A." Label
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 25, 2021
Marshall-Gillibrand Dairy Resolution Passes Senate
Sen.Roger Marshall
June 24, 2021
Adams, Gillibrand, Hayes, Lee, and Velázquez Announce Introduction of the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2021
Rep.Jahana Hayes
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Elizabeth Prelogar, Acting Solicitor General - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 24, 2021
Klobuchar, Moran Announce USDA Investment in Small and Midsized Meatpackers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2021
Klobuchar Leads Colleagues in Urging FDA to Further Efforts to Eliminate Toxic Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 24, 2021
South Dakota Cattle Producer Discusses Unfair Cattle Market Conditions With Thune, Senate Agriculture Committee
Sen.John Thune
June 24, 2021
Johnson, Spanberger Introduce Butcher Block Act for Cattle Producers
Rep.Dusty Johnson
June 24, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Grassley, Colleagues Send Letter To USDA, DOJ On Harmful Court Ruling To Hog Farmers
Sen.Chuck Grassley, ...
June 23, 2021
Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
Sen.Angus King
June 23, 2021
ICYMI: Grassley Questions Witnesses At Senate Ag Hearing On Cattle Market Transparency
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 23, 2021
The Washington Post "Washington Post Live" - Transcript: Sen. Rounds Discusses Cattle Market, Ransomware and Infrastructure on Washington Post Live
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 23, 2021
Miller-Meeks & Spanberger Introduce Legislation to Combat Anticompetitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry
Rep.Mariannette Miller-Meeks
June 23, 2021
Tweet - "For a free market to work, you have to have competition, but meatpackers are creating a choke point in the cattle market that's stifling competition. High consumer demand & adequate supply isn't helping cattle producers or consumers the way it should in a healthy supply chain."
Sen.John Thune
June 23, 2021
Collins, King Co-Sponsor Bipartisan Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
Sen.Susan Collins
June 23, 2021
Rounds Meets with South Dakota Cattle Producer Before Senate Ag Committee Hearing
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 21, 2021
Sens. Moran, Klobuchar Announce USDA Investment in Small and Midsized Meatpackers
Sen.Jerry Moran, ...
June 21, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative - Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Tuberville, Colleagues Send Bipartisan Letter in Support of US Peanut Farmers
Sen.Rick Scott, ...
June 21, 2021
Lucas Applauds USDA Implementation of Ramp-Up Act by Creating Grants to Increase Capacity and Expand Access in Meat and Poultry Inspection Operations
Rep.Frank Lucas
June 17, 2021
Tweet - "S.D. ranchers deserve to know if cattle markets have been manipulated by meatpackers. I'm glad @SenateAgGOP has agreed to my request & decided to hold a hearing on this important issue. I look forward to using this hearing to help get the answers our ranchers & consumers deserve."
Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2021
Following Thune Request, Senate Agriculture Committee to Hold Hearing on Potential Cattle Market Manipulation
Sen.John Thune
June 17, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack - Bergman Seeks Further Usda Support for Michigan Cherry Industry
Rep.Jack Bergman
June 17, 2021
Hayes Introduces CARE for Kids Act for Children Under Family Guardianship and Foster Care to Access School Meals
Rep.Jahana Hayes
June 15, 2021
Rounds, Tester, Grassley Unveil Legislation to Address Anti-Competitive Practices in Meat Processing Industry
Sen.Mike Rounds
June 11, 2021
Sens. Lee, King, and Paul Introduce PRIME Act
Sen.Mike Lee
June 11, 2021
With Global Meat Supply Chain Facing Challenges, Senators King and Paul Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Local Farmers and Ranchers
Sen.Angus King
June 11, 2021
Reps. Pingree and Massie Introduce Bipartisan PRIME Act to Empower Local Livestock Farmers, Meet Consumer Demand
Rep.Chellie Pingree
June 11, 2021
Grassley, Tester, Rounds Unveil Bill To Combat Anti-Competitive Practices In Meat Processing Industry That Threaten Nation's Food Supply
Sen.Chuck Grassley
June 11, 2021
Klobuchar Statement on USDA Announcement on Antitrust Enforcement in Meat Markets
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
June 10, 2021
Tweet - "A positive step forward. COVID-19 & recent cybersecurity breaches have highlighted concerns about concentrating meat processing at a small number of plants. Next: my Strengthening Local Processing Act would lower barriers for more CIS programs to open market access for ranchers."
Sen.John Thune
June 8, 2021
Hartzler Introduces the Optimizing the Cattle Market Act of 2021
Rep.Emanuel Cleaver, ...
June 8, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Lucas Joins Bipartisan Letter to DOJ Requesting Update on Cattle Market Investigations
Rep.Frank Lucas
June 7, 2021
Tweet - "Biden is being tested. And he's failing. - Crisis at the border - Terrible jobs reports - China/Russia taking advantage of us - Gas prices up - Food prices up - Lumber prices up - Housing prices up - Inflation up Total Democrat control is destroying America."
Rep.Steve Scalise
June 4, 2021
Murkowski and Colleagues Stand Up for Wild-Caught Salmon
Sen.Lisa Murkowski
June 4, 2021
DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Keep Dangerous Chemicals Out of Food Supply
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 3, 2021
Cotton, Crawford Urge Passage of AIM Act Following Russian Cyberattack
Sen.Tom Cotton
June 3, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Gov. Ricketts Joins Letter Regarding DOJ Investigation of Meat Processors
Sen.Pete Ricketts
June 2, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture, and the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Kansas Delegation Calls on USDA and DOJ to Provide Update on Investigation of the Meat Packing Industry
Sen.Roger Marshall, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General of Department of Justice - Rounds, Smith Lead 26 Colleagues in Calling for DOJ Investigation Into Cattle Market
Sen.Tina Smith, ...
June 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Rep.Paul Gosar, ...
May 28, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Meijer, Pappas Lead Bipartisan Push for PFAS Funding in Infrastructure Bill
Rep.Deborah Ross, ...
May 28, 2021
Gov. Ricketts Calls 2021 Legislative Session "Historic"
Sen.Pete Ricketts
May 27, 2021
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Leader - Rice Leads Bipartisan Call for Increased Federal Funding to Support Long Island Restaurants
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 27, 2021
Hayes Leads as Chairwoman of First Hearing on SNAP, Challenges Elected Officials to End Hunger and Increase Access to Food and Government Assistance for Families
Rep.Jahana Hayes
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