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Feb. 26, 2021
Issa Endorses Greater Access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans for Small Farmers and Ranchers
Rep. Darrell Issa
Feb. 26, 2021
Matsui, McHenry, Luria, Gonzalez Introduce Bipartisan FASTER Act
Rep. Doris Matsui, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Cárdenas, Carbajal Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Emergency Meals
Rep. Salud Carbajal, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
congressman Valadao Statement on Bureau of Reclamation's Central Valley Project Initial 2021 Water Allocation
Rep. David Valadao
Feb. 23, 2021
Costa Statement on the Bureau of Reclamation's Initial 2021 Central Valley Project Water Allocation Announcement
Rep. Jim Costa
Feb. 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Scott de la Vega, Acting Secretary of the Interior, and Wynn Coggins, Acting Secretary of Commerce - California Republican Delegation Urges Biden Administration to Ensure Continued California Water Supply
Rep. David Valadao, ...
Feb. 19, 2021
Wyden, Neguse Unveil Plan to Establish 21st Century Conservation Corps, Invest in Wildfire Resiliency
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Feb. 17, 2021
Letter to Jeff Zients, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator - Booker Leads Senators in Urging Biden Administration to Ensure Vaccine Access for Farm and Food Chain Workers
Sen. Alex Padilla, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Congressman Panetta Works on Major Covid Rescue Legislation as Member of The House Ways and Means and Agriculture Committees
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 10, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Urges Gov. Newsom to Include Migrant Food and Farm Workers in Vaccination Plan
Rep. Lou Correa
Feb. 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Congressmembers Costa and Panetta Call on Governor Newsom to Prioritize Vaccine Equity for Farmworkers
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Costa, Agriculture Committee Subcommittee Chairs Applaud Budget Reconciliation Package
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Congressman Panetta Appointed to Three Key House Committees for The Central Coast in 117 Th Congress
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Jan. 25, 2021
Garamendi Reintroduces American Food for American Schools Act to Support Biden Administration's Buy American Order
Rep. John Garamendi
Jan. 25, 2021
American Food for American Schools Act of 2021
Rep. John Garamendi
Jan. 21, 2021
Costa Praises President Biden's Immigration Plan, Will Seek Additional Ag Worker Provisions
Rep. Jim Costa
Jan. 12, 2021
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Carbajal, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call on USDA to Prioritize Farmworker Safety Funding
Rep. Salud Carbajal
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to Robert E. Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Schweikert Applauds International Trade Commission Rejection on Seasonal Tariffs for Blueberries
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of USDA - Congressman Costa, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call on USDA to Prioritize Farmworker Safety Funding
Rep. Jim Costa
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to Sonny Perdue, USDA Secretary - Congressman Panetta, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call on Usda to Prioritize Farmworker Safety Funding
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
Rep. Raul Ruiz, ...
Dec. 16, 2020
Sherman Acts to Prevent Vaccine Waste
Rep. Brad Sherman
Dec. 11, 2020
Letter to U.S. International Trade Commission - Rep. Austin Scott Leads Push to Protect American Blueberry Growers
Rep. John Garamendi, ...
Dec. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, The Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Urges Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Educational Resources, Farmworkers in Future Covid Relief
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Dec. 4, 2020
Costa announces USDA purchases of bulk butter, fluid milk, and grapes to help stabilize markets
Rep. Jim Costa
Dec. 4, 2020
Letter to Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Embassy of India to the United States - Rep. Garamendi, American Sikh Caucus Co-Chair, Stands up for Indian Farmers met with Violent Backlash During Peaceful Protests
Rep. John Garamendi
Nov. 17, 2020
House Passes Matsui's MODERN Labeling Act
Rep. Doris Matsui
Nov. 17, 2020
House Passes Matsui's FASTER Act
Rep. Doris Matsui
Nov. 5, 2020
Costa seeks House Committee on Agriculture Chairmanship
Rep. Jim Costa
Nov. 2, 2020
Costa Leads Effort to Protect Access to Overseas Markets for American Food Producers
Rep. Jim Costa
Oct. 19, 2020
Costa Statement on Court Ruling Blocking Administration's Attack on Hungry Americans
Rep. Jim Costa
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. Jimmy Panetta, ...
Oct. 2, 2020
CONGRESSMAN PANETTA RESPONDS TO CANADIAN IMPORT REQUIREMENTS TARGETING SALINAS VALLEY ROMAINE
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Agriculture Committee Leadership Presses Perdue on Diversity Trainings at USDA
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
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. Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Hearing of the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Thompson, Hearing on Restaurants in America During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Mike Thompson
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. Jim Costa, ...
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. Ted Lieu, ...
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. Juan Vargas, ...
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. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
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. Josh Harder, ...
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. Josh Harder, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
July 31, 2020
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Food Insecurity and Help 39th District Families
Rep. Gil Cisneros
July 30, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Devastating Effects of Senate GOP COVID-19 Inaction
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020
Reps. Long, Panetta, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Agricultural Fairs
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Harder Leads Bipartisan California Reps in Letter Asking USDA to Purchase More Walnuts During Pandemic
Rep. John Garamendi, ...
July 28, 2020
Costa Statement on Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Doud
Rep. Jim Costa
Date
Title
Politician
Feb. 26, 2021
Issa Endorses Greater Access to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loans for Small Farmers and Ranchers
Rep.Darrell Issa
Feb. 26, 2021
Matsui, McHenry, Luria, Gonzalez Introduce Bipartisan FASTER Act
Rep.Doris Matsui, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
Cárdenas, Carbajal Introduce Bill to Expand Access to Emergency Meals
Rep.Salud Carbajal, ...
Feb. 23, 2021
congressman Valadao Statement on Bureau of Reclamation's Central Valley Project Initial 2021 Water Allocation
Rep.David Valadao
Feb. 23, 2021
Costa Statement on the Bureau of Reclamation's Initial 2021 Central Valley Project Water Allocation Announcement
Rep.Jim Costa
Feb. 23, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Scott de la Vega, Acting Secretary of the Interior, and Wynn Coggins, Acting Secretary of Commerce - California Republican Delegation Urges Biden Administration to Ensure Continued California Water Supply
Rep.David Valadao, ...
Feb. 19, 2021
Wyden, Neguse Unveil Plan to Establish 21st Century Conservation Corps, Invest in Wildfire Resiliency
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Feb. 17, 2021
Letter to Jeff Zients, White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator - Booker Leads Senators in Urging Biden Administration to Ensure Vaccine Access for Farm and Food Chain Workers
Sen.Alex Padilla, ...
Feb. 12, 2021
Congressman Panetta Works on Major Covid Rescue Legislation as Member of The House Ways and Means and Agriculture Committees
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Feb. 10, 2021
Rep. Lou Correa Urges Gov. Newsom to Include Migrant Food and Farm Workers in Vaccination Plan
Rep.Lou Correa
Feb. 9, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Gavin Newsom, Governor of California - Congressmembers Costa and Panetta Call on Governor Newsom to Prioritize Vaccine Equity for Farmworkers
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Feb. 9, 2021
Costa, Agriculture Committee Subcommittee Chairs Applaud Budget Reconciliation Package
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Feb. 5, 2021
Congressman Panetta Appointed to Three Key House Committees for The Central Coast in 117 Th Congress
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Jan. 25, 2021
Garamendi Reintroduces American Food for American Schools Act to Support Biden Administration's Buy American Order
Rep.John Garamendi
Jan. 25, 2021
American Food for American Schools Act of 2021
Rep.John Garamendi
Jan. 21, 2021
Costa Praises President Biden's Immigration Plan, Will Seek Additional Ag Worker Provisions
Rep.Jim Costa
Jan. 12, 2021
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Carbajal, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call on USDA to Prioritize Farmworker Safety Funding
Rep.Salud Carbajal
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to Robert E. Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - Schweikert Applauds International Trade Commission Rejection on Seasonal Tariffs for Blueberries
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of USDA - Congressman Costa, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call on USDA to Prioritize Farmworker Safety Funding
Rep.Jim Costa
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to Sonny Perdue, USDA Secretary - Congressman Panetta, Colleagues Lead Bipartisan Call on Usda to Prioritize Farmworker Safety Funding
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Jan. 11, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Newhouse Leads Call to Protect Agricultural Workers
Rep.Raul Ruiz, ...
Dec. 16, 2020
Sherman Acts to Prevent Vaccine Waste
Rep.Brad Sherman
Dec. 11, 2020
Letter to U.S. International Trade Commission - Rep. Austin Scott Leads Push to Protect American Blueberry Growers
Rep.John Garamendi, ...
Dec. 10, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, House Speaker, The Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader, the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Urges Congressional Leadership to Prioritize Educational Resources, Farmworkers in Future Covid Relief
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Dec. 4, 2020
Costa announces USDA purchases of bulk butter, fluid milk, and grapes to help stabilize markets
Rep.Jim Costa
Dec. 4, 2020
Letter to Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Embassy of India to the United States - Rep. Garamendi, American Sikh Caucus Co-Chair, Stands up for Indian Farmers met with Violent Backlash During Peaceful Protests
Rep.John Garamendi
Nov. 17, 2020
House Passes Matsui's MODERN Labeling Act
Rep.Doris Matsui
Nov. 17, 2020
House Passes Matsui's FASTER Act
Rep.Doris Matsui
Nov. 5, 2020
Costa seeks House Committee on Agriculture Chairmanship
Rep.Jim Costa
Nov. 2, 2020
Costa Leads Effort to Protect Access to Overseas Markets for American Food Producers
Rep.Jim Costa
Oct. 19, 2020
Costa Statement on Court Ruling Blocking Administration's Attack on Hungry Americans
Rep.Jim Costa
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.Jimmy Panetta, ...
Oct. 2, 2020
CONGRESSMAN PANETTA RESPONDS TO CANADIAN IMPORT REQUIREMENTS TARGETING SALINAS VALLEY ROMAINE
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Oct. 1, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Agriculture Committee Leadership Presses Perdue on Diversity Trainings at USDA
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
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.Salud Carbajal, ...
Sept. 25, 2020
Hearing of the Select Revenue Measures Subcommittee of the House Ways and Means Committee - Opening Statement of Rep. Thompson, Hearing on Restaurants in America During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Mike Thompson
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.Jim Costa, ...
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.Ted Lieu, ...
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.Juan Vargas, ...
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.Jimmy Panetta, ...
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
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
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.Josh Harder, ...
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.Josh Harder, ...
Aug. 5, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Costa, Rouzer, Peterson, Conaway Lead Letter to USDA Requesting Aid for Sheep, Lamb Producers
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
July 31, 2020
Transcript of Pelosi Weekly Press Conference Today
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020
Rep. Cisneros Cosponsors Legislation to Combat Food Insecurity and Help 39th District Families
Rep.Gil Cisneros
July 30, 2020
Pelosi Statement on Devastating Effects of Senate GOP COVID-19 Inaction
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
July 30, 2020
Reps. Long, Panetta, Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Preserve Agricultural Fairs
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 29, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Harder Leads Bipartisan California Reps in Letter Asking USDA to Purchase More Walnuts During Pandemic
Rep.John Garamendi, ...
July 28, 2020
Costa Statement on Roundtable Discussion with Ambassador Doud
Rep.Jim Costa
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