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April 30, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - ldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Target Relief to Local Farmers in Finalized Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 30, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Reps. David Trone, Don Young, Lead 54 Bipartisan Members of Congress to Urge USDA to Waive Restrictions on Access to School Meals Across the Country
Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Schumer urge USDA to approve New York state's pandemic EBT program
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "The most amazing and confounding thing: President Trump announced he's using DPA for meatpacking plants, but he still hasn't fully invoked the DPA for COVID-19 testing. Why? We're not going to be able to open our food facilities and so many other things safely without testing!"
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020
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
Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
April 23, 2020
Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 23, 2020
Stefanik Votes to Replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, Provide Additional Funds to Hospitals, Expand COVID-19 Testing, Make Ag Business Eligible for EIDL Assistance
Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 22, 2020
Meng Calls for Grocery Delivery Services to Offer Special "Senior+" Delivery Slots
Rep. Grace Meng
April 22, 2020
In recently-passed emergency legislation, Schumer delivers for Upstate New York's hardest-hit farmers; through relentless negotiations, Schumer secured key provision, allowing NY farmers access to SBA emergency disaster loans & grants, unlocking more $$$ for NY farms to recover, regrow, and harvest future revenue
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
April 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Tonko Joins Dairy Caucus to Champion Relief for Farmers
Rep. Paul Tonko
April 15, 2020
Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer reveals: As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, including food production facilities and the food & grocery industries, Feds roll back food safety guidelines & inspectors; senator calls on FDA to immediately clarify oversight & inspection standards to restore New Yorkers' faith in food safety
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers
Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
April 14, 2020
Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers
Rep. Elise Stefanik
April 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
April 13, 2020
As Family Farms Face Economic Crisis Due To COVID-19 Outbreak, Gillibrand Announces Landmark Legislation To Provide Direct Relief
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
April 13, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers
Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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
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
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 9, 2020
Letter to Eligio Hernandez, Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico - Lawmakers Push Puerto Rico on School Meals Distribution
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: Upstate farmers forced to waste milk, crops, & money in the midst of global pandemic due to dramatic supply chain disruptions; senator urges Secretary of Agriculture to immediately release the $9.5b secured in recent emergency package to help New York's +33,000 farms
Sen. Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio, Velazquez, Chabot Clarify Intent of Agriculture Business Eligibility for EIDL in CARES Act
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
Date
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April 30, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - ldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Target Relief to Local Farmers in Finalized Coronavirus Food Assistance Program
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 30, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Reps. David Trone, Don Young, Lead 54 Bipartisan Members of Congress to Urge USDA to Waive Restrictions on Access to School Meals Across the Country
Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
April 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Schumer urge USDA to approve New York state's pandemic EBT program
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 29, 2020
Tweet - "The most amazing and confounding thing: President Trump announced he's using DPA for meatpacking plants, but he still hasn't fully invoked the DPA for COVID-19 testing. Why? We're not going to be able to open our food facilities and so many other things safely without testing!"
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 23, 2020
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
Rep.Elise Stefanik, ...
April 23, 2020
Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 23, 2020
Stefanik Votes to Replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, Provide Additional Funds to Hospitals, Expand COVID-19 Testing, Make Ag Business Eligible for EIDL Assistance
Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 22, 2020
Meng Calls for Grocery Delivery Services to Offer Special "Senior+" Delivery Slots
Rep.Grace Meng
April 22, 2020
In recently-passed emergency legislation, Schumer delivers for Upstate New York's hardest-hit farmers; through relentless negotiations, Schumer secured key provision, allowing NY farmers access to SBA emergency disaster loans & grants, unlocking more $$$ for NY farms to recover, regrow, and harvest future revenue
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 22, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
April 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Tonko Joins Dairy Caucus to Champion Relief for Farmers
Rep.Paul Tonko
April 15, 2020
Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Schumer reveals: As coronavirus continues to spread throughout the country, including food production facilities and the food & grocery industries, Feds roll back food safety guidelines & inspectors; senator calls on FDA to immediately clarify oversight & inspection standards to restore New Yorkers' faith in food safety
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 14, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers
Rep.Paul Tonko, ...
April 14, 2020
Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers
Rep.Elise Stefanik
April 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
April 13, 2020
As Family Farms Face Economic Crisis Due To COVID-19 Outbreak, Gillibrand Announces Landmark Legislation To Provide Direct Relief
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
April 13, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
April 13, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers
Sen.Chuck Schumer, ...
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
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
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 9, 2020
Letter to Eligio Hernandez, Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico - Lawmakers Push Puerto Rico on School Meals Distribution
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Schumer reveals: Upstate farmers forced to waste milk, crops, & money in the midst of global pandemic due to dramatic supply chain disruptions; senator urges Secretary of Agriculture to immediately release the $9.5b secured in recent emergency package to help New York's +33,000 farms
Sen.Chuck Schumer
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
April 3, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Rubio, Velazquez, Chabot Clarify Intent of Agriculture Business Eligibility for EIDL in CARES Act
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
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