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April 30, 2021 Rep. Ron Kind Joins Organic Caucus in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Organic Standards, Cut Through Federal Bureaucracy Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 30, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Give Organic Farmers Certainty, Reduce Government Bureaucracy Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 29, 2021 Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Bill to Support Farmers, Conservation Rep. Dan Newhouse
April 15, 2021 Rep. Mike Levin and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Del Mar Fairgrounds and Agricultural Fairs Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 8, 2021 Senator Murray Secures Millions for Washington State Fisheries Sen. Patty Murray
April 7, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Preserve Agricultural Fairs in Central Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
April 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Washington Congressional Delegation Urges U.S. Department of Commerce to Expedite Washington's Pending Fishery Disaster Requests Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sonia Jimenez, Deputy Administrator of the USDA Specialty Crop Program - Stefanik Leads Letter to Usda Seeking Clarification for Onion Growers Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
March 18, 2021 Newhouse-Led Ag Labor Bill Passes House, Enhances Border Security Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 18, 2021 Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 Rep. Dan Newhouse
March 11, 2021 Chair Cantwell Questions Department of Commerce Nominee on Census Delays and Fisheries Disaster Relief Sen. Maria Cantwell
March 3, 2021 Lofgren, Newhouse Introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
March 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Effective Date Rep. Kim Schrier
Feb. 11, 2021 Rep. Schrier Pushes for Farm Assistance in Covid Relief Bill Rep. Kim Schrier
Feb. 11, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Bill to Provide Relief for Our Local Craft Brewers, Winemakers Rep. Dan Newhouse
Feb. 9, 2021 Rep. Schrier Named to Agriculture Subcommittee Rep. Kim Schrier
Feb. 3, 2021 DelBene, Young Introduce Bill to Bring Tax Parity to Fishermen Meals Costs Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Newhouse Appointed to Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 19, 2021 Rep. Schrier Re-Appointed to Agriculture Committee Rep. Kim Schrier
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Newhouse Reintroduces Bill to Provide Wildfire Relief to Washington Producers Rep. Dan Newhouse
Dec. 31, 2020 Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill to Reduce Methane Emissions in Cow Burps Rep. Kim Schrier
Dec. 29, 2020 Rep. Schrier's Vaccines Act and Bill to Protect Salmon Signed Into Law Rep. Kim Schrier
Dec. 1, 2020 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 Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gillibrand Leads Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Fairly Implement P-EBT Program In Puerto Rico In Order To Provide Food Security Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Smith Call on USDA to Reverse Decision to Decrease COVID-19 Relief for Dairy Farmers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Fudge, Nutrition Subcommittee Members Demand Information, Documents from USDA on Mismanagement, Political Nature of Food Box Program Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Senate and House Democrats Demand Answers from Secretary Scalia on Labor Department's Involvement in Weakening COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance For Nation's Largest Meatpacking Plant Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Dr, Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Dr. John Howard, Dir. of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Democrats Demand Answers After CDC Weakens COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Nation's Largest Meatpacking Plant Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Newhouse Applauds USDA Announcement of COVID-19 Relief for Central Washington Agriculture Rep. Dan Newhouse
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Sony Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for Assistance for Wheat Growers Impacted by COVID-19 Sen. Maria Cantwell
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers to Press USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Presses USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Rep. Smith Condemns USDA Sec. Perdue's Refusal to Renew Vital School Meal Waivers for Students Rep. Adam Smith
Aug. 19, 2020 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 Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 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 Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Chairwoman Plaskett, Democratic subcommittee members send letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue expressing concerns about CFAP Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Sen. Patty Murray, ...
July 24, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package Rep. Adam Smith
July 23, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program Rep. Adam Smith, ...
Date Title Politician
April 30, 2021 Rep. Ron Kind Joins Organic Caucus in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Organic Standards, Cut Through Federal Bureaucracy Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 30, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Give Organic Farmers Certainty, Reduce Government Bureaucracy Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 29, 2021 Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal Rep.Pramila Jayapal, ...
April 19, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Bill to Support Farmers, Conservation Rep.Dan Newhouse
April 15, 2021 Rep. Mike Levin and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Del Mar Fairgrounds and Agricultural Fairs Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 8, 2021 Senator Murray Secures Millions for Washington State Fisheries Sen.Patty Murray
April 7, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Preserve Agricultural Fairs in Central Washington Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
April 6, 2021 Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
April 2, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Washington Congressional Delegation Urges U.S. Department of Commerce to Expedite Washington's Pending Fishery Disaster Requests Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 24, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sonia Jimenez, Deputy Administrator of the USDA Specialty Crop Program - Stefanik Leads Letter to Usda Seeking Clarification for Onion Growers Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
March 18, 2021 Newhouse-Led Ag Labor Bill Passes House, Enhances Border Security Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 18, 2021 Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 Rep.Dan Newhouse
March 11, 2021 Chair Cantwell Questions Department of Commerce Nominee on Census Delays and Fisheries Disaster Relief Sen.Maria Cantwell
March 3, 2021 Lofgren, Newhouse Introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021 Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
March 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Khouri, Chairman of the Federal Maritime Commission - Feinstein, Thune, Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Investigation of Potential Violations by Ocean Carriers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Feb. 26, 2021 Effective Date Rep.Kim Schrier
Feb. 11, 2021 Rep. Schrier Pushes for Farm Assistance in Covid Relief Bill Rep.Kim Schrier
Feb. 11, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Bill to Provide Relief for Our Local Craft Brewers, Winemakers Rep.Dan Newhouse
Feb. 9, 2021 Rep. Schrier Named to Agriculture Subcommittee Rep.Kim Schrier
Feb. 3, 2021 DelBene, Young Introduce Bill to Bring Tax Parity to Fishermen Meals Costs Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
Jan. 29, 2021 Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 28, 2021 Newhouse Appointed to Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 19, 2021 Rep. Schrier Re-Appointed to Agriculture Committee Rep.Kim Schrier
Jan. 11, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 11, 2021 Newhouse Reintroduces Bill to Provide Wildfire Relief to Washington Producers Rep.Dan Newhouse
Dec. 31, 2020 Rep. Schrier Introduces Bill to Reduce Methane Emissions in Cow Burps Rep.Kim Schrier
Dec. 29, 2020 Rep. Schrier's Vaccines Act and Bill to Protect Salmon Signed Into Law Rep.Kim Schrier
Dec. 1, 2020 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 Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 29, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Gillibrand Leads Colleagues In Calling On USDA To Fairly Implement P-EBT Program In Puerto Rico In Order To Provide Food Security Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Smith Call on USDA to Reverse Decision to Decrease COVID-19 Relief for Dairy Farmers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Fudge, Nutrition Subcommittee Members Demand Information, Documents from USDA on Mismanagement, Political Nature of Food Box Program Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Oct. 5, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Senate and House Democrats Demand Answers from Secretary Scalia on Labor Department's Involvement in Weakening COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance For Nation's Largest Meatpacking Plant Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Republican Leader of the House, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Democratic Leader of the Senate - Brownley, Welch Lead Bipartisan Letter to Protect American Farmers and U.S. Food Supply Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Sept. 28, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Alex Azar, Secretary of the Dept. of Health and Human Services, Dr, Robert Redfield, Dir. of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Dr. John Howard, Dir. of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health - Democrats Demand Answers After CDC Weakens COVID-19 Workplace Safety Guidance for Nation's Largest Meatpacking Plant Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Sept. 18, 2020 Newhouse Applauds USDA Announcement of COVID-19 Relief for Central Washington Agriculture Rep.Dan Newhouse
Sept. 4, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Call to Include Wheat Growers in USDA Coronavirus Aid Program Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 3, 2020 Letter to Sony Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Murray, Cantwell, Bipartisan Group of Senators Call for Assistance for Wheat Growers Impacted by COVID-19 Sen.Maria Cantwell
Sept. 2, 2020 Letter to U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue - Crapo, Risch Call for Wheat Grower Assistance Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
Aug. 28, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Congressman Cleaver Applauds Usda Reversal, Decision to Extend Nutrition Program Waivers for Kids Learning Remotely Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Newhouse Joins Bipartisan Lawmakers to Press USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 25, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Presses USDA on Organic Certification Cost Share Changes Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 21, 2020 Rep. Smith Condemns USDA Sec. Perdue's Refusal to Renew Vital School Meal Waivers for Students Rep.Adam Smith
Aug. 19, 2020 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 Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Aug. 14, 2020 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 Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
Aug. 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Robert Lighthizer, U.S. Trade Representative, and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Reps. Kind, Reed, Peterson, Thompson, Brindisi, Fulcher, Torres Small, Gonzalez Lead Letter Calling on the Administration to Implement USMCA Enforcement Measures to Support Dairy Industry Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Chairwoman Plaskett, Democratic subcommittee members send letter to Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue expressing concerns about CFAP Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
July 24, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Sinema Calls for Distribution of Approved Coronavirus Relief Funds to Help Homebound Arizonans Get Food Sen.Patty Murray, ...
July 24, 2020 Congressman Smith Statement on House Passage of Appropriations Package Rep.Adam Smith
July 23, 2020 Letter to Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer, Chairman Pat Roberts, and Ranking Member Debbie Stabenow - Meng and Espaillat Urge Senate to Allow Hot Food for SNAP Program Rep.Adam Smith, ...
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