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Aug. 8, 2019
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
Rep. Grace Meng, ...
July 25, 2019
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on President Trump's Proposal to Cut Snap Benefits
Rep. Joe Morelle
July 10, 2019
Representatives Katko and Morelle Announce Bipartisan Legislation Providing Learning Environments and Quality Meals to Disadvantaged Children During Summer Months
Rep. Joe Morelle, ...
July 1, 2019
Letter to Phyllis Fong, USDA Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Puerto Rico Nutrition Funding Delay
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
April 10, 2019
Infant Formula Protection Act of 2019
Rep. Grace Meng
April 10, 2019
Get Additives Out Act
Rep. Grace Meng
March 14, 2019
Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Feb. 12, 2019
Suozzi: Pharma Spends More on Tv Commercials and Sales Promotions than On Research and Development
Rep. Tom Suozzi
Jan. 18, 2019
Schumer Reveals: In Midst of Shutdown, Capital Region Is Experiencing Alarming Shingle Shot Shortage that Left Unsolved Could Sicken Many & Spread Chickenpox Virus This Winter; Senator Urges Emergency FDA Staff to Step In, Help Remedy Shortage with Manufacturer & Improve Communication with Locals Now in Dark
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
As New York's Barley Industry Continues To Grow And With Brewers Around The State And The Country Relying On High-Quality New York Barley To Produce Their Beer, Gillibrand Announces That Her Amendment To Support New York's Barley Growers Has Passed The House And Senate In Final Version Of The Farm Bill
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 26, 2018
Letter to Secretary Perdue, USDA - The Fair Treatment Of Greek Yogurt Is A Win-Win-Win For Students, Dairy Farmers, And The Burgeoning Greek Yogurt Industry
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2018
Tweet - "I am calling on the FDA to speed up and make public their final report on the prevalence of the weed-killing chemical, glyphosate, in many foods families regularly eat--cereals, granola bars, oats, snack bars, & more. We need answers and we need them now."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Keep Harmful Chemicals Out of Food
Rep. Grace Meng
Aug. 2, 2018
Velázquez Seeks Ban on Toxic Nerve-Agent Pesticides
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
June 22, 2018
Senators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Antibiotic Use in Animals
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, MD, Commissioner, FDA - There's No Sugar Added, Pure Honey is Pure Honey
Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
May 31, 2018
Stefanik Cosponsors WHOLE MILK Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Support FDA Push to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes
Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to Chairman John Hoeven, and Ranking Member Jeff Merkley - Ensure Horse Slaughter Remains Illegal
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Congressman Panetta Leads 90 Lawmakers to Call on Administration to Strengthen Funding for Federal Nutrition Assistance
Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 6, 2018
Velázquez on FEMA Meal Contract
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Continue Defunding USDA Inspections, Ban Horse Meat in US
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 21, 2017
Letter to Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the FDA - Regulate Devices Laced With "mystery Chemicals' Now That 1 In 5 NY Kids Are Hooked
Sen. Chuck Schumer
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Title
Politician
Aug. 8, 2019
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
Rep.Grace Meng, ...
July 25, 2019
Statement from Congressman Joe Morelle on President Trump's Proposal to Cut Snap Benefits
Rep.Joe Morelle
July 10, 2019
Representatives Katko and Morelle Announce Bipartisan Legislation Providing Learning Environments and Quality Meals to Disadvantaged Children During Summer Months
Rep.Joe Morelle, ...
July 1, 2019
Letter to Phyllis Fong, USDA Inspector General - Members of Congress Demand Answers on Puerto Rico Nutrition Funding Delay
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
April 10, 2019
Infant Formula Protection Act of 2019
Rep.Grace Meng
April 10, 2019
Get Additives Out Act
Rep.Grace Meng
March 14, 2019
Stefanik Cosponsors the Dairy Pride Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Feb. 12, 2019
Suozzi: Pharma Spends More on Tv Commercials and Sales Promotions than On Research and Development
Rep.Tom Suozzi
Jan. 18, 2019
Schumer Reveals: In Midst of Shutdown, Capital Region Is Experiencing Alarming Shingle Shot Shortage that Left Unsolved Could Sicken Many & Spread Chickenpox Virus This Winter; Senator Urges Emergency FDA Staff to Step In, Help Remedy Shortage with Manufacturer & Improve Communication with Locals Now in Dark
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Dec. 13, 2018
As New York's Barley Industry Continues To Grow And With Brewers Around The State And The Country Relying On High-Quality New York Barley To Produce Their Beer, Gillibrand Announces That Her Amendment To Support New York's Barley Growers Has Passed The House And Senate In Final Version Of The Farm Bill
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand
Dec. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Oct. 26, 2018
Letter to Secretary Perdue, USDA - The Fair Treatment Of Greek Yogurt Is A Win-Win-Win For Students, Dairy Farmers, And The Burgeoning Greek Yogurt Industry
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 19, 2018
Tweet - "I am calling on the FDA to speed up and make public their final report on the prevalence of the weed-killing chemical, glyphosate, in many foods families regularly eat--cereals, granola bars, oats, snack bars, & more. We need answers and we need them now."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 2, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Keep Harmful Chemicals Out of Food
Rep.Grace Meng
Aug. 2, 2018
Velázquez Seeks Ban on Toxic Nerve-Agent Pesticides
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
June 22, 2018
Senators Introduce Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Antibiotic Use in Animals
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
June 8, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, MD, Commissioner, FDA - There's No Sugar Added, Pure Honey is Pure Honey
Rep.Claudia Tenney, ...
May 31, 2018
Stefanik Cosponsors WHOLE MILK Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Support FDA Push to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes
Rep.Nydia Velázquez, ...
April 26, 2018
Letter to Chairman John Hoeven, and Ranking Member Jeff Merkley - Ensure Horse Slaughter Remains Illegal
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Congressman Panetta Leads 90 Lawmakers to Call on Administration to Strengthen Funding for Federal Nutrition Assistance
Rep.Yvette Clarke, ...
Feb. 6, 2018
Velázquez on FEMA Meal Contract
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
Dec. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Continue Defunding USDA Inspections, Ban Horse Meat in US
Sen.Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
Nov. 21, 2017
Letter to Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the FDA - Regulate Devices Laced With "mystery Chemicals' Now That 1 In 5 NY Kids Are Hooked
Sen.Chuck Schumer
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