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March 14, 2016
Genetically Modified Food
Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 10, 2016
Genetically Modified Food
Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 2, 2016
Merkley, Leahy, Tester, Feinstein Introduce GMO Food Labeling Legislation
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 24, 2016
H.R. 3442 and H.R. 2017
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission - To Urge the Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Liquid-Nicotine Retailers' Advertising
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to 167 Liquid Nicotine Retailers - Marketing Flavored Liquid-Nicotine Using Recognizable Brand Names
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to 25 Candy, Cereal, Food and Drink Companies - Liquid-Nicotine Retailers Using Trademarked Brand Names
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 17, 2015
Wyden, Blumenauer Win Battle for Cidermakers
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 8, 2015
Letter to Michael Taylor. FDA Deputy Commissioner - New Cheese Standard That Could Harm Connecticut Dairy Farms
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 19, 2015
Merkley Responds to Fda Approval of Genetically-Modified Salmon
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Nov. 3, 2015
Bonamici and Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Improve Nutrition Program for Young Children
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 21, 2015
Letter to Shaun Donovan, Director of the Office od Budget and Management - E-cigarettte Regulations
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Sept. 22, 2015
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015--Continued
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 16, 2015
FY16 Agriculture Full Committee Markup Bill Summary
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 15, 2015
Letter to Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Provide Clarity to Businesses Before Enforcing Menu Labeling Rule
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 24, 2015
Letter to Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Updated Guidance to Pregnant Women on Seafood Consumption
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2015
Letter to Mitch Zeller, Director of the Food and Drug Administration - Marketing of "Snus" Products
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 16, 2015
Central Oregonian - State and Federal Lawmakers Targetting E-cigarette Regulations
Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 10, 2015
Letter to Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Finalize Tobacco Deeming Regulations to Protect Children Against Harmful E-Cigarettes
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 4, 2015
Merkley Meets with FDA Leader and Urges Action on Tobacco Regulation
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 20, 2015
Wyden Lauds New Recommendations to Combat Tobacco Tax Avoidance and Evasion
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 11, 2015
KVAL - Senators Want FDA to Regulate E-cigs: 'They Have Just Failed to Act'
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 24, 2014
Oregonian: Fight Against Hunger at Oregon Food Bank gets Boost from U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Staff
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 8, 2014
USDA Pilot Project for the Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 19, 2014
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Advocating for Wisconsin Cranberry Growers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 6, 2014
Letter to Barbara Mikulski, Chairwoman, and Richard Shelby, Ranking Member, of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tom Udall, Chairman, and Mike Johanns, Vice Chairman, of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee - Keep COOL
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 11, 2014
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader of the House, and Candice Miller, Chairman of the Committee on House Administration - Banning Polystyrene from House Cafeterias
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 25, 2014
Merkley Stands with Health Professionals to Demand Immediate Safeguards for Families' and Children's Health
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 24, 2014
Merkley Introduces New Legislation to Protect Families' and Children's Health
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 1, 2014
Wyden: New Organics Agreement Will Re-Open Korean Market to U.S. Products
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 6, 2014
Merkley Releases Congressional Report on Need for E-Cigarette Regulation
Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 9, 2014
Letter to Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Michael Froman, US Trade Representative - Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 8, 2014
Letter to Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration - E-Cigarette's Harmful Chemical Releases
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 25, 2014
Wyden Announces Decision that Clears the Way for the Sale of Wine Growlers in Oregon
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 21, 2014
Bonamici Makes Deliveries to Meals on Wheels Recipients in Washington County, Announces New Bill Benefiting Seniors
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Feb. 18, 2014
Wyden Assumes Co-Chairmanship of Senate Bipartisan Small Brewers Caucus
Sen. Ron Wyden
Nov. 25, 2013
Letter to Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Calling For Changes to FDA Proposed Rules
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 12, 2013
Letter to Ambassador Michael Froman, Office of the United States Trade Representative - Safeguard Tobacco Control Measures and Protect Public Health in Trade Agreement
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 1, 2013
Wyden Statement on Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 14, 2013
Letter to John Manfreda, Administrator Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau - Speedy Approval of New Beer Labels Upon End of Government Shutdown
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 19, 2013
Bonamici Votes Against $39 Billion in SNAP Cuts
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 19, 2013
Lets Cut Poverty, Not Nutrition Assistance
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 31, 2013
Letter to the Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Wyden Asks Ag. Secretary Vilsack to Ensure Discovery of Genetically Engineered Wheat Does Not Affect Trade
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 10, 2013
Cardin, Collins Lead Senate In Brewing Up Jobs By Stimulating The American Craft Beer Industry
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 24, 2013
Boxer, DeFazio Introduce Bill to Require Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 18, 2013
Letter to Chairman Wolf and Ranking Member Fattah, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Secure Funds for Pacific Salmon Recovery
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 29, 2013
Wyden, Merkley Applaud Sustainable Fisheries Decision
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 13, 2013
Senators Introduce Capitol Construction Fund Reforms for Fishermen
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 1, 2013
Letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk - Trade and Food Safety
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 16, 2012
S. Con. Res. 41, H. Con. Res. 112, S. Con. Res. 37, S. Con. Res. 42, S. Con. Res. 44 En Bloc--Motions to Proceed
Sen. Ron Wyden
Date
Title
Politician
March 14, 2016
Genetically Modified Food
Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 10, 2016
Genetically Modified Food
Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 2, 2016
Merkley, Leahy, Tester, Feinstein Introduce GMO Food Labeling Legislation
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 24, 2016
H.R. 3442 and H.R. 2017
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to Edith Ramirez, Chairwoman of the Federal Trade Commission - To Urge the Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Liquid-Nicotine Retailers' Advertising
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to 167 Liquid Nicotine Retailers - Marketing Flavored Liquid-Nicotine Using Recognizable Brand Names
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2015
Letter to 25 Candy, Cereal, Food and Drink Companies - Liquid-Nicotine Retailers Using Trademarked Brand Names
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 17, 2015
Wyden, Blumenauer Win Battle for Cidermakers
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 8, 2015
Letter to Michael Taylor. FDA Deputy Commissioner - New Cheese Standard That Could Harm Connecticut Dairy Farms
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 19, 2015
Merkley Responds to Fda Approval of Genetically-Modified Salmon
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Nov. 3, 2015
Bonamici and Stefanik Introduce Legislation to Improve Nutrition Program for Young Children
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 21, 2015
Letter to Shaun Donovan, Director of the Office od Budget and Management - E-cigarettte Regulations
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Sept. 22, 2015
Hire More Heroes Act of 2015--Continued
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 16, 2015
FY16 Agriculture Full Committee Markup Bill Summary
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 15, 2015
Letter to Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Provide Clarity to Businesses Before Enforcing Menu Labeling Rule
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 24, 2015
Letter to Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Updated Guidance to Pregnant Women on Seafood Consumption
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2015
Letter to Mitch Zeller, Director of the Food and Drug Administration - Marketing of "Snus" Products
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 16, 2015
Central Oregonian - State and Federal Lawmakers Targetting E-cigarette Regulations
Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 10, 2015
Letter to Sylvia Mathews Burwell, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Finalize Tobacco Deeming Regulations to Protect Children Against Harmful E-Cigarettes
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 4, 2015
Merkley Meets with FDA Leader and Urges Action on Tobacco Regulation
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 20, 2015
Wyden Lauds New Recommendations to Combat Tobacco Tax Avoidance and Evasion
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 11, 2015
KVAL - Senators Want FDA to Regulate E-cigs: 'They Have Just Failed to Act'
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 24, 2014
Oregonian: Fight Against Hunger at Oregon Food Bank gets Boost from U.S. Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Staff
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Dec. 8, 2014
USDA Pilot Project for the Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 19, 2014
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Advocating for Wisconsin Cranberry Growers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Oct. 6, 2014
Letter to Barbara Mikulski, Chairwoman, and Richard Shelby, Ranking Member, of the Senate Appropriations Committee, Tom Udall, Chairman, and Mike Johanns, Vice Chairman, of the Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee - Keep COOL
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 11, 2014
Letter to John Boehner, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, Majority Leader of the House, and Candice Miller, Chairman of the Committee on House Administration - Banning Polystyrene from House Cafeterias
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 25, 2014
Merkley Stands with Health Professionals to Demand Immediate Safeguards for Families' and Children's Health
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 24, 2014
Merkley Introduces New Legislation to Protect Families' and Children's Health
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 1, 2014
Wyden: New Organics Agreement Will Re-Open Korean Market to U.S. Products
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 6, 2014
Merkley Releases Congressional Report on Need for E-Cigarette Regulation
Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 9, 2014
Letter to Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture and Michael Froman, US Trade Representative - Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 8, 2014
Letter to Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner, U.S. Food and Drug Administration - E-Cigarette's Harmful Chemical Releases
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 25, 2014
Wyden Announces Decision that Clears the Way for the Sale of Wine Growlers in Oregon
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 21, 2014
Bonamici Makes Deliveries to Meals on Wheels Recipients in Washington County, Announces New Bill Benefiting Seniors
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Feb. 18, 2014
Wyden Assumes Co-Chairmanship of Senate Bipartisan Small Brewers Caucus
Sen.Ron Wyden
Nov. 25, 2013
Letter to Margaret Hamburg, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Calling For Changes to FDA Proposed Rules
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 12, 2013
Letter to Ambassador Michael Froman, Office of the United States Trade Representative - Safeguard Tobacco Control Measures and Protect Public Health in Trade Agreement
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 1, 2013
Wyden Statement on Cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 14, 2013
Letter to John Manfreda, Administrator Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau - Speedy Approval of New Beer Labels Upon End of Government Shutdown
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 19, 2013
Bonamici Votes Against $39 Billion in SNAP Cuts
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Sept. 19, 2013
Lets Cut Poverty, Not Nutrition Assistance
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 31, 2013
Letter to the Honorable Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Wyden Asks Ag. Secretary Vilsack to Ensure Discovery of Genetically Engineered Wheat Does Not Affect Trade
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 10, 2013
Cardin, Collins Lead Senate In Brewing Up Jobs By Stimulating The American Craft Beer Industry
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 24, 2013
Boxer, DeFazio Introduce Bill to Require Labeling of Genetically Engineered Foods
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 18, 2013
Letter to Chairman Wolf and Ranking Member Fattah, Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies - Secure Funds for Pacific Salmon Recovery
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 29, 2013
Wyden, Merkley Applaud Sustainable Fisheries Decision
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 13, 2013
Senators Introduce Capitol Construction Fund Reforms for Fishermen
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Feb. 1, 2013
Letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk - Trade and Food Safety
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 16, 2012
S. Con. Res. 41, H. Con. Res. 112, S. Con. Res. 37, S. Con. Res. 42, S. Con. Res. 44 En Bloc--Motions to Proceed
Sen.Ron Wyden
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