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July 26, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup
Rep. Maxine Waters
July 25, 2023
Ranking Member Waters, Representative Nunn Introduce Critical Legislation to Support Ukraine, Reduce Reliance on Russia for Agricultural Commodities
Rep. Maxine Waters
May 25, 2023
Foxx, Kiley to Su: Don't Shame America's Farmers
Rep. Kevin Kiley
May 17, 2023
Ranking Member Jim Costa Opening Statement at "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities" Hearing
Rep. Jim Costa
Feb. 1, 2023
Stefanik, Costa, Crawford, Rounds, Tester Work to Protect U.S. Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Nov. 17, 2022
Lucas joins Feenstra Bill to Apply Quantum Computing to Fertilizer Production, Other Critical Manufacturing Priorities Beneficial to Main Street America
Rep. Young Kim, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Rep. Panetta Introduces Legislation to Boost Trade, Support Central Washington Farmers
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 3, 2022
Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Oct. 19, 2022
Rep. Young Kim Applauds Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act Becoming Law
Rep. Young Kim
Sept. 30, 2022
Congress Passes Carbajal-backed Bill to Boost Domestic Baby Formula Production
Rep. Salud Carbajal
Sept. 29, 2022
Rep. Panetta Introduces the Military Family Nutrition Access Act to Address Food Insecurity Among Service Members
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Pelosi Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "This is an historic and joyous victory for the California farm workers who keep us fed!"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of US Department of Agriculture, The Honorable Kevin Shea, Administrator of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Spotted Lanternfly Spread
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Aug. 31, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule
Rep. David Valadao, ...
Aug. 16, 2022
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
Rep. David Valadao, ...
July 22, 2022
Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling for Ban of Agricultural Pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
July 20, 2022
At Subcommittee Hearing, Farmers and Experts Highlight Need for Regenerative Agriculture Amid Worsening Climate Crisis
Rep. Ro Khanna
July 18, 2022
Thompson Votes for Bill Lowering Costs and Increasing Supply of Infant Formula
Rep. Mike Thompson
July 15, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Blumenauer Call On Biden Administration To Scale-Up Response To Global Food Insecurity
Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Demanding Relaxation of Import Duties on Fertilizer
Rep. David Valadao, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Mann, Marshall Lead Letter Demanding President Biden Relax Import Duties on Fertilizer
Rep. David Valadao, ...
July 7, 2022
Costa hosts Farm Bill Listening Session in California
Rep. Jim Costa
July 6, 2022
Tweet - "High prices of fertilizer can hurt farmers in the field and families on the shelf. With our Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act, @HouseDemocrats are working to lower fertilizer costs for farmers and lowering prices on the shelf for American families."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 5, 2022
Tweet - "While #PutinsPriceHike and supply chain shortages fuel inflation, @HouseDemocrats passed the Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act. This bill is Democrats' latest step to bring down crucial kitchen table costs -- at the gas pump and in the grocery store."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 29, 2022
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
Rep. Ro Khanna, ...
June 28, 2022
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Help California Farmers Harmed by Shipping Delays
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
June 28, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Biden Memo to Combat IUU Fishing
Rep. Jared Huffman
June 24, 2022
Tweet - "This afternoon, I signed the Keep Kids Fed Act to honor this truth: no child should have to go to bed hungry."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday, I joined the @HispanicCaucus , Dolores Huerta and farmworker advocates to discuss the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Farm workers put food on the table for millions of Americans across the country. They are like family to all of us."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 23, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Labor Protections to Ensure Farm Workers Receive Fair Wages
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
June 22, 2022
Tweet - "Without rigorous competition in the industry, big meatpacking conglomerates have raised prices on consumers while paying less for their livestock. With our Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act, @HouseDemocrats will ensure ranchers get a fair deal -- while families get a good price."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 20, 2022
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
Rep. Josh Harder, ...
June 16, 2022
Costa Votes to Lower Food and Fuel Costs
Rep. Jim Costa
June 16, 2022
Congressman Correa votes in support of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act
Rep. Lou Correa
June 16, 2022
Rep. Bera Votes for Bipartisan Package to Lower Food and Fuel Costs for Sacramento County Families
Rep. Ami Bera
June 16, 2022
Tweet - "The House-passed Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act does precisely what the name suggests: * Reducing costs for farmers in the field. * Bolsters competition in the meatpacking industry * Expanding access to cheaper, cleaner biofuels"
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
June 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers
Rep. David Valadao, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep. Sara Jacobs, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
June 13, 2022
Costa Votes to Strengthen American Exports, Fix Supply Chain Issues
Rep. Jim Costa
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
Rep. David Valadao, ...
June 13, 2022
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
Rep. David Valadao, ...
June 9, 2022
Padilla, Ruiz Introduce Legislation to Create the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Park
Sen. Alex Padilla
June 3, 2022
Padilla Joins Farm Workers for a Workday as Part of the "Take Our Jobs' Campaign
Sen. Alex Padilla
June 2, 2022
Padilla, Senators to Solicitor General Prelogar: Support California Prop 12
Sen. Alex Padilla
May 25, 2022
Congressman Valadao Applauds Second USMCA Dispute on Canadian Dairy Policies
Rep. David Valadao
May 25, 2022
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to Introduce in Senate -- Sherman and Bacon Introduce Bill to Increase U.S. Imports of Infant Formula
Rep. Brad Sherman, ...
May 23, 2022
Rep. Aguilar Addresses National Infant Formula Shortage
Rep. Pete Aguilar
May 19, 2022
Congressman Valadao Questions FDA Commissioner on Baby Formula Shortage
Rep. David Valadao
Date
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July 26, 2023
Ranking Member Waters Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup
Rep.Maxine Waters
July 25, 2023
Ranking Member Waters, Representative Nunn Introduce Critical Legislation to Support Ukraine, Reduce Reliance on Russia for Agricultural Commodities
Rep.Maxine Waters
May 25, 2023
Foxx, Kiley to Su: Don't Shame America's Farmers
Rep.Kevin Kiley
May 17, 2023
Ranking Member Jim Costa Opening Statement at "A Review of Animal Agriculture Stakeholder Priorities" Hearing
Rep.Jim Costa
Feb. 1, 2023
Stefanik, Costa, Crawford, Rounds, Tester Work to Protect U.S. Agriculture from Foreign Adversaries
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Nov. 17, 2022
Lucas joins Feenstra Bill to Apply Quantum Computing to Fertilizer Production, Other Critical Manufacturing Priorities Beneficial to Main Street America
Rep.Young Kim, ...
Nov. 3, 2022
Rep. Panetta Introduces Legislation to Boost Trade, Support Central Washington Farmers
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 3, 2022
Costa Introduces Bill to Increase Market Access for American Farmers
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Oct. 19, 2022
Rep. Young Kim Applauds Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act Becoming Law
Rep.Young Kim
Sept. 30, 2022
Congress Passes Carbajal-backed Bill to Boost Domestic Baby Formula Production
Rep.Salud Carbajal
Sept. 29, 2022
Rep. Panetta Introduces the Military Family Nutrition Access Act to Address Food Insecurity Among Service Members
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Sept. 28, 2022
Pelosi Statement on White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 28, 2022
Tweet - "This is an historic and joyous victory for the California farm workers who keep us fed!"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 20, 2022
Letter to The Honorable Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of US Department of Agriculture, The Honorable Kevin Shea, Administrator of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Spotted Lanternfly Spread
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Aug. 31, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Clyde Urges Delay of USDA Poultry Line Speed Waiver Rule
Rep.David Valadao, ...
Aug. 16, 2022
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
Rep.David Valadao, ...
July 22, 2022
Letter to Martha Williams, Director of the Fish and Wildlife Service - Booker Leads Colleagues in Calling for Ban of Agricultural Pesticides on National Wildlife Refuges
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
July 20, 2022
At Subcommittee Hearing, Farmers and Experts Highlight Need for Regenerative Agriculture Amid Worsening Climate Crisis
Rep.Ro Khanna
July 18, 2022
Thompson Votes for Bill Lowering Costs and Increasing Supply of Infant Formula
Rep.Mike Thompson
July 15, 2022
Letter to Antony Blinken, Secretary of State, Samantha Power, Administrator for the US Agency for International Development - Congressmen Krishnamoorthi And Blumenauer Call On Biden Administration To Scale-Up Response To Global Food Insecurity
Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Joseph Biden, President of the United States - Demanding Relaxation of Import Duties on Fertilizer
Rep.David Valadao, ...
July 14, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States - Mann, Marshall Lead Letter Demanding President Biden Relax Import Duties on Fertilizer
Rep.David Valadao, ...
July 7, 2022
Costa hosts Farm Bill Listening Session in California
Rep.Jim Costa
July 6, 2022
Tweet - "High prices of fertilizer can hurt farmers in the field and families on the shelf. With our Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act, @HouseDemocrats are working to lower fertilizer costs for farmers and lowering prices on the shelf for American families."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 5, 2022
Tweet - "While #PutinsPriceHike and supply chain shortages fuel inflation, @HouseDemocrats passed the Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act. This bill is Democrats' latest step to bring down crucial kitchen table costs -- at the gas pump and in the grocery store."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 29, 2022
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
Rep.Ro Khanna, ...
June 28, 2022
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Help California Farmers Harmed by Shipping Delays
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
June 28, 2022
Rep. Huffman Statement on Biden Memo to Combat IUU Fishing
Rep.Jared Huffman
June 24, 2022
Tweet - "This afternoon, I signed the Keep Kids Fed Act to honor this truth: no child should have to go to bed hungry."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 23, 2022
Tweet - "Yesterday, I joined the @HispanicCaucus , Dolores Huerta and farmworker advocates to discuss the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. Farm workers put food on the table for millions of Americans across the country. They are like family to all of us."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 23, 2022
Padilla Introduces Legislation to Strengthen Labor Protections to Ensure Farm Workers Receive Fair Wages
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
June 22, 2022
Tweet - "Without rigorous competition in the industry, big meatpacking conglomerates have raised prices on consumers while paying less for their livestock. With our Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act, @HouseDemocrats will ensure ranchers get a fair deal -- while families get a good price."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 20, 2022
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
Rep.Josh Harder, ...
June 16, 2022
Costa Votes to Lower Food and Fuel Costs
Rep.Jim Costa
June 16, 2022
Congressman Correa votes in support of the Lower Food and Fuel Costs Act
Rep.Lou Correa
June 16, 2022
Rep. Bera Votes for Bipartisan Package to Lower Food and Fuel Costs for Sacramento County Families
Rep.Ami Bera
June 16, 2022
Tweet - "The House-passed Lower Food & Fuel Costs Act does precisely what the name suggests: * Reducing costs for farmers in the field. * Bolsters competition in the meatpacking industry * Expanding access to cheaper, cleaner biofuels"
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
June 15, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gina Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce - Representative Mann and Senator Moran urge the Department of Commerce to suspend duties on nitrogen fertilizers
Rep.David Valadao, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Jospeh R. Biden, President of the United States - Womack, Lawmakers Call on Biden Admin to Reduce Barriers to U.S. Agriculture Production
Rep.Sara Jacobs, ...
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - LaMalfa Joins Republicans in Urging Biden to Repeal Regulatory Assault on Agriculture
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
June 13, 2022
Costa Votes to Strengthen American Exports, Fix Supply Chain Issues
Rep.Jim Costa
June 13, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, President of United States - Rep. Crawford Works on Solutions to Lower Farm Input Costs
Rep.David Valadao, ...
June 13, 2022
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
Rep.David Valadao, ...
June 9, 2022
Padilla, Ruiz Introduce Legislation to Create the César E. Chávez and the Farmworker Movement National Park
Sen.Alex Padilla
June 3, 2022
Padilla Joins Farm Workers for a Workday as Part of the "Take Our Jobs' Campaign
Sen.Alex Padilla
June 2, 2022
Padilla, Senators to Solicitor General Prelogar: Support California Prop 12
Sen.Alex Padilla
May 25, 2022
Congressman Valadao Applauds Second USMCA Dispute on Canadian Dairy Policies
Rep.David Valadao
May 25, 2022
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand to Introduce in Senate -- Sherman and Bacon Introduce Bill to Increase U.S. Imports of Infant Formula
Rep.Brad Sherman, ...
May 23, 2022
Rep. Aguilar Addresses National Infant Formula Shortage
Rep.Pete Aguilar
May 19, 2022
Congressman Valadao Questions FDA Commissioner on Baby Formula Shortage
Rep.David Valadao
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