| March 3, 2024
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BILL SUMMARY: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Nov. 1, 2023
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Senate Passes Bipartisan Funding Package in 82-15 Vote
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Feb. 28, 2023
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Senators' bipartisan legislation would improve and expedite aid to producers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Oct. 19, 2022
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Heinrich, Luján Welcome Over $215,000 To Support Emergency Rural Health Care Services In New Mexico
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 14, 2022
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Luján, Fischer Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expedite Federal Cost-Sharing Relief After Natural Disasters
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 6, 2022
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Luján, Thune Introduce Bill to Improve Livestock Disaster Assistance
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Oct. 5, 2022
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Thune, Luján Introduce Bill to Improve Livestock Disaster Assistance
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Sept. 27, 2022
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Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $915,900 In Federal Investments To Support Food Business Growth In Farmington
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Sept. 17, 2022
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Heinrich, Luján, Leger Fernández Welcome $915,900 In Federal Investments To Support Food Business Growth In Farmington
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 24, 2022
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In Northern New Mexico, Luján Hosts Roundtable with New Mexico Agriculture Industry on Nutrition Access
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Aug. 4, 2022
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Luján, Ernst Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Bolster Local Meat Processing Capacity, Support Local Producers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 26, 2022
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Heinrich, Leger Fernández Introduce Legislation To Strengthen Tribal Food Sovereignty, Increase Access To Free School Meals For Native Children
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 22, 2022
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Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling for Ban of Agricultural Pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 13, 2022
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Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 8, 2022
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Luján Commends Compensation Secured from USDA to New Mexico Farmers for Contaminated Dairy Cattle
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 3, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury, ...
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| Feb. 22, 2022
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Rep. Leger Fernández Calls on President Biden to Convene a National White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, Hunger, and Health
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
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| Feb. 9, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Patrick Leahy, Chairman of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Richard Shelby, Ranking Member of Senate Appropriations Committee, Hon. Rosa DeLauro, Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Kay Granger, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Appropriations - Velázquez, Gillibrand Push for $ 1 Billion in Critical Supplemental Nutrition Assistance for Puerto Rico in FY 22 Funding Package
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2021
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Luján, Thune Lead Fight For Cattle Producers, Demand Halt of Brazilian Fresh Beef Imports
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Nov. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Department of Agriculture - Prohibit Lunch Shaming of Students
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
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| Nov. 1, 2021
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Heinrich, Lujan Introduce Wildlife-Livestock Conflict Resolution Act
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2021
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Rounds, Heinrich Introduce Indian Buffalo Management Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 29, 2021
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Hearing of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - Luján Introduces Former Rep. Xochitl Torres Small for Consideration to Serve as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| July 21, 2021
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Rep. Leger Fernández Passes Amendment in the PFAS Action Act in Response to Highland Dairy Contamination
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
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| July 9, 2021
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Heinrich, Luján Welcome Over $100,000 For San Juan College Harvest Food Hub
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| July 7, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Panetta Leads Colleagues In Urging House Leadership To Include Agricultural Research In Any Comprehensive Infrastructure Package
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, ...
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| June 16, 2021
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Marshall and Gillibrand Lead Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - In Bicameral Letter, Pingree, Spanberger, Heinrich, Booker Lead Call for Investment in Agriculture as a Climate Solution
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| May 12, 2021
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Rep. Leger Fernández Secures USDA Commitment To Work To End Lunch Shaming and Improve Tribal Nutrition Programs
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Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez
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| April 26, 2021
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Luján Statement on USDA Extending Free School Lunches Through 2022
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 22, 2021
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On Earth Day, Heinrich Introduces Sweeping Legislation To Empower Farmers, Reach Net-Zero Emissions In U.S. Agriculture By 2040
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| March 30, 2021
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Luján Visits Rio Arriba County to Celebrate USDA Decision to Fully Compensate Farmers and Ranchers, Ensure Drought Relief for Acequia-Irrigated Lands
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 25, 2021
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Luján Secures Major Victory from USDA for Rio Arriba Farmers and Ranchers, Traditional Communities
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| March 25, 2021
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Luján Secures Major Victory from USDA for Rio Arriba Farmers and Ranchers, Traditional Communities
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 23, 2021
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Luján Votes to Confirm Tom Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Feb. 19, 2021
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Wyden, Neguse Unveil Plan to Establish 21st Century Conservation Corps, Invest in Wildfire Resiliency
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Feb. 8, 2021
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Luján Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Direct COVID-19 Relief for Farmers of Color
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 1, 2020
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Letter to Honorable Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader and Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Portman, Wyden Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Passage of Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Oct. 22, 2020
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NM Delegation Applauds $1.6 Million in USDA Grants for Agricultural Training and Support for Military Veterans, Beginning Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Udall, Heinrich Introduce Legislation To Provide Lifeline For Small Businesses, Decry Senate GOP Inaction
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mike Beatty, Director, Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement US Dept. of Agriculture - Merkley, Colleagues Demand Explanation from Usda on Diverting Funds from Program to Help Farmers Who Are People of Color, Immigrants, Veterans
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 14, 2020
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Letter to the Hon.. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Fudge, Plaskett, DeLauro Blast USDA Decision to Include Signed Letter from President in Emergency Food Relief Program
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Aug. 12, 2020
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Haaland's Roundtable on Agriculture & Food Security Highlights Solutions for Local Farmers, Families in Need
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Rep. Melanie Stansbury, ...
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| Aug. 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Manchin Calls for Continued Support for School Meal Programs During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Hassan, Collins, 34 Colleagues Push for Support of School Meal Programs Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| June 15, 2020
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Letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, and Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer - Costa Leads Over 120 House Democrats to Help Protect Farmworkers During COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Letter to Rural Leaders and Agriculture Stakeholders - Baldwin Leads Senate Democrat's Special Committee on the Climate Crisis Outreach to Rural and Agriculture Stakeholders
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 24, 2020
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Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Doug Jones Urges President Trump to Eliminate Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Congressman Costa Leads 126 Members in Calling on President to Ensure Direct Relief to Farmers and Producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Tweet - "School meals were vital to fighting hunger and keeping kids healthy before the pandemic. They're just as vital while schools are closed. That's why New Mexico schools and state agencies are working hard to ensure kids STILL have access to healthy food. (1/2)"
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Leads 67 Bipartisan Members in Urging Perdue to Implement Provision to Ensure New COVID-19 Stimulus Funds Support Direct-to-Market Farmers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| April 1, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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After Trump Administration Announces Changes to Food Assistance Qualifications, Haaland, Lead Democrats Demand Answers on Impacts to Indian Country
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Tweet - "New Mexico is the Chile Capital of the World. But the #ClimateCrisis is threatening our beloved chile and New Mexico's economy. We must #ActOnClimate to save our earth -- and our chile."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 6, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Dec. 3, 2019
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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."
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Sen. Ben Luján
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| Nov. 6, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and the Hon. Richard Neal, Chairman of the House Committee on Ways and Means - Finkenauer and Horn Lead Letter to Leadership Urging Extension of Key Biofuels Tax Incentives
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Sept. 24, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative - Miss. Senators Support Effort to Lower Indian Tariffs on U.S. Pecans
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Aug. 8, 2019
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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
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 23, 2019
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Congressman Don Young Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation To Protect Native American Seeds And Traditional Food Products
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| July 11, 2019
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Lujan, Torres Small Criticize Trump Administration for Veto Threat Harming National Security, New Mexico Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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U.S. Sens. Smith, Udall, Cortez Masto Reintroduce Legislation to Increase Access to Nutritious Meals for Native Students
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| May 2, 2019
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Haaland, Luján, Grijalva Introduce House Bill to Increase Access to Nutritious Meals for Native Kids
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Jan. 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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| Jan. 8, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Upcoming SNAP Benefit Lapse
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Dec. 12, 2018
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Udall, Heinrich Secure Major Wins for NM Farmers, Ranchers, Dairies, and Tribes in Farm Bill
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Dec. 12, 2018
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Heinrich Secures Forest Health And Water Conservation Measures In Farm Bill
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Dec. 12, 2018
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Udall, Heinrich Secure Provisions Making Acequias and Land Grants Eligible for Grants and Technical Assistance
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Sen. Martin Heinrich
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| Oct. 23, 2018
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Reps. Lujan Grisham and Luján Introduce the Crop Insurance Fairness Act to Protect Rio Arriba Farmers
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Sen. Ben Luján, ...
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| Oct. 16, 2018
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Letter to The Honorable Pat Roberts, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Debbie Stabenow, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, The Honorable Michael Conaway, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture, and The Honorable Collon Peterson, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Agriculture - Include Farm Bill Provisions Helping Acequias and Land Grants Access Federal Resources
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Sen. Martin Heinrich, ...
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