| June 9, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 5, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Colleagues Demand Answers From Trump Administration On Food Box Program
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| June 1, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of U.S. Department of Labor, Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Reps. Fudge, Cleaver Lead Fellow Lawmakers Urging HHS, USDA & DOL to Provide Protections For Workers in Meat Processing Plants
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 29, 2020
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Letter to Hon. Sonny Perdue, U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary - Lucas Joins Colleagues Advocating Flexibility for Oklahoma's Cattle Producers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 27, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Meng Demands FDA to Not Compromise Those with Food Allergies During COVID-19
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 27, 2020
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Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Protect U.S. Food Supply Amid COVID-19 Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 26, 2020
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Tweet - "Did President Trump's executive order forcing these meatpacking facilities to open hurt their workers?"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 22, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, and Kevin Mc Carthy, House Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads 72 Members in Calling on House Leadership to Protect Farmworkers
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| May 18, 2020
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Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Wyden Urge Congress to Protect America's Farmworkers in Upcoming Relief Legislation
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Sanders, Velázquez Introduce Nutrition Equity Bill for Puerto Rico, Samoa and Northern Mariana Islands
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| May 13, 2020
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Clarke and FreshDirect Deliver 500 Boxes of Food to Brooklynites
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 12, 2020
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Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Support Dairy Product Donation Programs
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| May 11, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 10, 2020
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Meng Hails Approval of New York State's Plan to Operate Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer Program
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| May 7, 2020
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Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Kevin McCarthy - Pingree, Golden Urge at least $3.5B in Additional Relief for Fishermen
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 7, 2020
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Following push from Gillibrand and Schumer, USDA approves New York state's pandemic EBT program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Murkowski, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Fishermen and Seafood Processors
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Meeks Leads Letter Calling for More Financial Relief for Local Restaurants Affected by COVID-19
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Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
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| May 5, 2020
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Gillibrand Introduces Legislation To Create Direct Supply Chain Between Farms And Food Banks
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 4, 2020
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Clarke Delivers Food and PPE to Brooklyn Churches
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 3, 2020
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Rep. Clarke Delivers PPE, Food to NYCHA's Sheepshead-Nostrand Houses
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Rep. Yvette Clarke
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| May 1, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand Urges USDA To Include Fishermen And Aquaculture Farmers In Purchase And Distribution Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 30, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Meng Seeks Coronavirus Relief for Bodegas, Ethnic Grocery Stores and Small Independent Supermarkets in NYC
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Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 30, 2020
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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
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| April 29, 2020
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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!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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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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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 23, 2020
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Stefanik Votes to Replenish the Paycheck Protection Program, Provide Additional Funds to Hospitals, Expand COVID-19 Testing, Make Ag Business Eligible for EIDL Assistance
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 23, 2020
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Harris, Gillibrand, Sanders Announce Bill To Fight Hunger, Help Families Afford Food Amid Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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Meng Calls for Grocery Delivery Services to Offer Special "Senior+" Delivery Slots
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 22, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards
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Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
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| April 22, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 20, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 15, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 15, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Agriculture - Tonko Joins Dairy Caucus to Champion Relief for Farmers
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| April 14, 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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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| April 14, 2020
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Stefanik, Brindisi Send Letter to USDA Requesting Relief for Dairy Farmers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| April 13, 2020
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases
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Rep. Grace Meng, ...
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| April 13, 2020
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As Family Farms Face Economic Crisis Due To COVID-19 Outbreak, Gillibrand Announces Landmark Legislation To Provide Direct Relief
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 9, 2020
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Letter to Eligio Hernandez, Secretary of Education of Puerto Rico - Lawmakers Push Puerto Rico on School Meals Distribution
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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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. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 6, 2020
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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
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 3, 2020
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| April 3, 2020
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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
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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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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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| April 2, 2020
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Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Stanton Calls on Small Business Administration to Extend Coronavirus Relief to Arizona Farmers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 24, 2020
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Letter to CEOs of Major Food Retailers - Rep. Clarke Leads Letter on Grocery Industry Response to Coronavirus Crisis
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| Feb. 11, 2020
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Stefanik Signs Letter to FDA Urging the Action on Dairy Labeling Rules
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Feb. 10, 2020
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Bill Increasing the Number of Agricultural Specialists for U.S Customs and Border Protection
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Jan. 30, 2020
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Stefanik Announces USDA Primary Agricultural Disaster Designation for North County
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Jan. 29, 2020
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Stefanik Statement on President Trump Signing USMCA into Law
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Jan. 17, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Jan. 14, 2020
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Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| Jan. 2, 2020
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Schumer: Long Island dietary supplement companies that risked health of public & gave bad rap to important local industry must be probed with full Fed authority; FDA has done its job, now HHS must do theirs; one bad apple shouldn't be allowed to spoil entire bunch for industry important to LI economy & jobs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 23, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Schumer reveals farmers have suicide rate more than three times higher than general population, stands with Washington County farmers to launch 2-pronged plan to combat devastating trend; with intensifying pressure on farmers, Feds must do far more to reach Upstate NY farmers in pain & save lives in capital region & North Country
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "Reports say Pres. Trump sold out for a temporary, unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans We've heard this song & dance from China before Yet again Pres. Trump can't be relied on to do the right thing--even when his statements were pointing in the right direction"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 13, 2019
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Tweet - "President Trump has sold out for a temporary and unreliable promise from China to purchase some soybeans. Once again, President Trump cannot be relied upon to the do the right thing for American workers and businesses."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Stefanik Helps House Pass Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 11, 2019
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Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rep. Wexton, House Science Committee Members Seek Accountability, Transparency in USDA Relocation
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| Dec. 10, 2019
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Gillibrand Provision To Ensure Military Installations Receive Local Dairy, Fruits, And Vegetables Included In Final NDAA
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Dec. 9, 2019
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Stefanik Cosponsors Responsible and Efficient Agriculture Destination Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Dec. 7, 2019
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Schumer: Bad weather out west means some potato growers may not be able to fulfill contracts with big restaurants & grocers but potato crop across NY--like on LI--is more ample; senator urges national restaurant association & others to look to LI & NY to buy potatoes
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 7, 2019
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Tweet - "Bad weather out west means some potato farmers may not be able to fulfill their contracts with big restaurants and grocers. But potato crops across New York like on Long Island are ample. Today, we're telling @WeRRestaurants to help us get the word out about buying NY potatoes!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Dec. 5, 2019
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Congressman Joe Morelle Condemns Trump Administration Rule to Cut Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Benefits for Vulnerable Adults
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Nov. 20, 2019
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Hearing of the House Judiciary Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Nadler, Markup on H.R. 5038, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2019
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Nov. 19, 2019
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As Families Prepare For Thanksgiving Dinner, Gillibrand Announces New Legislation To Help Improve Food Safety
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 16, 2019
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Tweet - "Senate Democrats just released a report showing how President Trump's administration is unfairly picking winners and losers, wealthy conglomerates over small farmers. @USDA needs to make sure all farmers are treated fairly. Period."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 15, 2019
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Schumer reveals: Vital farm program is treating upstate NY farmers unfairly, stripping sorely-needed funding to recover from current trade climate; Schumer calls on USDA for parity and to give NY farmers the assistance they need & deserve ASAP
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Nov. 14, 2019
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Executive Session
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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