| March 19, 2024
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Murray, Cantwell, & Schrier Announce Federal Assistance Now Available to WA Cherry Growers
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 3, 2024
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BILL SUMMARY: Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 27, 2023
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Murray, Cortez Masto Introduce New Legislation to Expand Food Assistance for Tribal Households in WA and Across the Country
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| July 25, 2023
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Senator Murray, Rep. Pocan Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Training For School Food Service Workers
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 19, 2023
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At Hearing with Commissioner Califf, Senator Murray Emphasizes Importance of Ensuring FDA Lives Up to Critical Mission, Has Resources to Keep Families Safe
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| March 29, 2023
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Senator Murray On Agriculture Investments: "We Can't Have Strong Communities If People Can't Put Food On the Table"
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Feb. 5, 2023
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Letter to Michelle Korsmo, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association - Senators Warren, Sanders, Murray Push National Restaurant Association for Answers Following Bombshell Report of Misuse of Food Safety Training Funds
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 31, 2023
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Senator Murray Issues Statement on FDA Food Oversight Reforms, Will Continue Pushing to Ensure Improvement
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Nov. 4, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Rep. Jackson Calls for Emergency Relief for Farmers and Ranchers
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Nov. 3, 2022
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Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| Sept. 26, 2022
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Amid Ongoing Baby Formula Crisis, DelBene Introduces Bill to Boost Domestic Production
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| Sept. 15, 2022
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Newhouse to Senate: Pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act NOW
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Aug. 16, 2022
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Letter to Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Rep. Cammack Joins Reps. Hartzler, Mann, Colleagues In Pushing Back On The EPA's New Atrazine Requirements
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2022
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Newhouse Introduces Reauthorization for the Emergency Relief Program to Assist Farmers
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| July 25, 2022
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Letter to Merrick Garland, Attorney General of the United States - Rep. Axne Leads Letter to DOJ Inquiring About Investigation of Nation's Largest Beef Packers
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| July 12, 2022
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Newhouse Urges Senate to Pass the Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 29, 2022
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Letter to Martin Oberman, Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair of the Surface Transportation Board, Robert Primus, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Patrick Fuchs, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board, Karen Hedlund, Board Member of the Surface Transportation Board - Costa, Norman lead Bipartisan Effort Concerning Deficient Rail Service's Role in Fertilizer, Grain, and Feed Shortage Affecting American Farmers
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 24, 2022
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Newhouse Continues Fight to Provide Critical Relief for Agriculture Industry, Expands Labor Access
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 23, 2022
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Newhouse Protects U.S. Food Supply From Foreign Adversaries
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 22, 2022
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DelBene, Ways & Means Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Parents Have Access to Affordable Baby Formula
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Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
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| June 20, 2022
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House and Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Ahead of June 30 Deadline, Pingree Joins Bipartisan Effort Pushing House Leadership to Extend USDA Child Nutrition Waiver Authority, Keep Maine Students Fed at School
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Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
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| June 17, 2022
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Rep. Schrier Votes for Legislation to Bring Down Food and Fuel Costs for Families and Farmers
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| June 15, 2022
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Newhouse Fights For American Agriculture
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| June 13, 2022
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Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 13, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Lucas Joins Leader McCarthy, House Ag Republicans Calling on Biden Administration to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 13, 2022
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Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills to Prevent and Prepare For Future Baby Formula Shortages
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| June 13, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 13, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| June 9, 2022
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Newhouse Introduces Bill to Protect Four Lower Snake River Dams, Clean Energy, Jobs, and Transportation in the Pacific Northwest
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| May 26, 2022
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Senator Murray and Congresswoman Schrier Host Call with Food Banks and Local Mother Impacted by the Infant Formula Shortage
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 26, 2022
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Newhouse Introduces Bill to Block China from Purchasing American Farmland
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| May 26, 2022
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Senator Murray Grills Califf On FDA's Response to Infant Formula Crisis, Demands Further Action
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 19, 2022
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Senator Murray Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Address Formula Shortage
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| May 19, 2022
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Larsen Votes to Improve Access to Formula, Support Northwest Washington Families
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Rep. Rick Larsen
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| May 18, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - King Calls for National Strategy, Director to Address Baby Formula Shortage
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 18, 2022
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Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Strengthen State Management of the Gray Wolf
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| May 16, 2022
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Letter to Xavier Becerra, Secretary of Health and Human Services, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Requesting Answers, Action in Baby Formula Shortage
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| May 16, 2022
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USDA To Begin DelBene's Heat-Related Crop Loss Relief Program
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| May 13, 2022
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Letter to Mardi Mountford, President of the Infant Nutrition Council of America - Warner, Kaine, Colleagues Push Infant Formula Manufacturers to Address Shortages and Get Formula on Shelves
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| May 11, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| May 4, 2022
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Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States, Elizabeth Prelogar, Solicitor General, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - In Support of Humane Farming
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| April 28, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Senator Murray Joins Colleagues in Push to Expand Federal Purchasing of West Coast and Pacific Northwest Seafood
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| April 28, 2022
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Newhouse Calls on USDA to Advocate for Farmers, Stop Efforts to Breach Dams
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| April 28, 2022
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Letter to Thomas Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Push to Extend Federal Purchasing of West Coast Seafood
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| April 15, 2022
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President Biden Signs Federal Funding Package, Including Key DelBene Priorities
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Rep. Suzan DelBene
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| April 11, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Robert M. Califf, Commissioner of Food and Drugs at the FDA - Senator Murray Calls on FDA to Quickly Address Unacceptable, Longstanding Food Safety Failures
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| April 6, 2022
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Feenstra Leads Letter with 32 Colleagues in Urging Biden to Nominate Qualified Individuals to Represent American Farmers and Producers on the Global Stage
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| April 5, 2022
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Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Balderson Joins Call for Action to Address Skyrocketing Fertilizer Prices
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| March 30, 2022
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Letter to Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative, and Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Prioritize Agriculture in Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Discussions
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| March 24, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals
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Rep. Pramila Jayapal, ...
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| March 22, 2022
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Murray, Casey Statements on "Troubling" FDA Report on Abbott Contaminated Formula
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| March 18, 2022
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Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs
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Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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| March 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hoeven Joins Bicameral, Bipartisan Effort Urging USDA to Expedite Fresh Potato Exports to Mexico
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| March 16, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues: U.S. Potato Export Agreement Must Be Honored, Expedited
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Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
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| March 15, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - U.S. Potato Export Agreement Must Be Honored, Expedited Write Bipartisan Leaders
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| March 3, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| March 3, 2022
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Reps. Huffman and Smith Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices
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Rep. Adam Smith, ...
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| March 2, 2022
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Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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| Jan. 28, 2022
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Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, FDA Acting Commissioner - Bicameral Health Committee Leaders Request Update from FDA on Delayed MDUFA Agreement
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Brown, Colleagues Lead Call to Release Funds to Help Meet Global Hunger Needs
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Jan. 18, 2022
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Mullin Leads Letter Urging USDA to Increase Number of Meat Inspectors, Offers Long-Term Solution to Biden Administration's Meat Pricing Plan
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Virginia Agritourism Businesses
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Jan. 13, 2022
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Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Jan. 4, 2022
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Tweet - "We fought for enforcement of provisions in the USMCA to make sure WA state's dairy producers were operating on a fair playing field because, simply put, Canada wasn't playing by the rules. This ruling is a win for our state's farmers."
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Sen. Patty Murray
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| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 13, 2021
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McGovern, Newhouse, Pingree, Walorski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Increase Food Donations and Prevent Hunger
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 7, 2021
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Pingree, Newhouse, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste
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Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
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| Dec. 2, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency - Help for MN Livestock Producers
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
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Sen. Patty Murray, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Adams and Panetta Urge Congressional Leadership to Maintain $7.75 Billion in Agriculture Research Funding in Build Back Better Agenda
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Oct. 21, 2021
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Rep. Schrier's Bill to Clean-up Damaged Forest Lands Passed Unanimously Out of Committee
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Expanding Agricultural Assistance to Washington and Oregon Farmers
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Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
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| Oct. 12, 2021
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Letter to Port Envoy Porcari - 8th District Agriculture Supply Chain Disruptions
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Rep. Kim Schrier
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Congressman Newhouse: The Impact of Democrats' Policies on Rural America
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Rep. Dan Newhouse
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