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Nov. 17, 2020
House Passes Matsui's FASTER Act
Rep. Doris Matsui
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
July 24, 2020
House Adopts Waters Amendment Prohibiting USDA from Keeping Meat Packing Plants Open Despite COVID-19 Outbreaks
Rep. Maxine Waters, ...
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. Gil Cisneros, ...
July 21, 2020
LaHood, Panetta Introduce the PLUS Act to Support the Food and Beverage Industry
Rep. Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 2, 2020
Ramp-Up Act Will Help Meat and Poultry Processors Access Inspection to Meet Demand
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
June 26, 2020
Costa Statement on Roundtable Discussion on USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service
Rep. Jim Costa
June 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads House, Senate Members in Calling for Strong Funding for Global Food Security in Anticipated Covid-19 Legislation
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
May 10, 2020
Transcript of Pelosi Interview on GRAY TV's Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
April 23, 2020
Congressman Jimmy Gomez Introduces Legislation to Fight Hunger on College Campuses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep. Jimmy Gomez
April 13, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases
Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Jan. 17, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe
Rep. Judy Chu, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Doctor Ruiz Votes for Sweeping Bill to Protect Americans from "Forever Chemicals'
Rep. Raul Ruiz
Dec. 13, 2019
Congressman Panetta Addresses New Findings Related to Concurrent E. Coli Outbreaks Associated with Leafy Greens
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 22, 2019
Congressman Panetta Responds to Reports of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 19, 2019
Garamendi Applauds Agreement with South Korea for American-grown Rice
Rep. John Garamendi
Sept. 11, 2019
Raskin Sponsors Bill to Ban Ads for E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices on TV, Radio
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Aguilar works "Job for a Day" at Anita's Snack Foods in San Bernardino
Rep. Pete Aguilar
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule
Rep. Scott Peters, ...
July 26, 2019
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Panetta Leads Democratic California Delegation in Urging Usda to Rescind Proposal to Kick Millions Off of Snap
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
July 23, 2019
Harder Slams USDA Proposal to Take School Lunches from Poor Children
Rep. Josh Harder
July 23, 2019
Costa Slams Proposal to Change SNAP Eligibility Requirements
Rep. Jim Costa
June 25, 2019
Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Effort to Help Schools Provide Healthy Meals to Students
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
April 8, 2019
Matsui Introduces Legislation Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act
Rep. Doris Matsui
Feb. 7, 2019
Garamendi Reintroduces American Food for American Schools Act
Rep. John Garamendi, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Rep. Calvert Reintroduces Bill to Increase Transparency About Federal Animal Testing
Rep. Ken Calvert
Nov. 23, 2018
Congressman Panetta Responds to Update on Origin of E. Coli Outbreak by FDA Commissioner Gottlieb
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 20, 2018
Congressman Panetta Responds to Reports of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Rep. Jimmy Panetta
May 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Support FDA Push to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes
Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
May 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Urges FDA to Clarify Practices Around Testing of Glyphosate in Food
Rep. Ted Lieu
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Congressman Panetta Leads 90 Lawmakers to Call on Administration to Strengthen Funding for Federal Nutrition Assistance
Rep. Julia Brownley, ...
July 19, 2017
Letter to Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - End Discriminatory Blood Ban
Sen. Adam Schiff, ...
July 12, 2017
Matsui Statement on House Passage of FDA User Fee Reauthorization
Rep. Doris Matsui
April 5, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Robert Aderholt, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Ranking Member - Help Life-Science Start-Ups Navigate Regulatory Process
Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Jan. 23, 2017
Thompson, Hunter Commend Official Challenge to Canadian Trade Measures That Discriminate against U.S. Wine
Rep. Mike Thompson, ...
Nov. 16, 2016
Daily Democrat - Yolo Congressman Wants Schools to "Buy American' Food
Rep. John Garamendi
Oct. 7, 2016
On National Manufacturing Day, Congressman Garamendi Tours Local Industries in Woodland
Rep. John Garamendi
Oct. 7, 2016
"Make it in America': National Manufacturing Day Celebrated in Woodland
Rep. John Garamendi
Sept. 28, 2016
Representatives Lieu and Meng Introduce Bill to Ban Bisphenol-A From Food Containers
Rep. Ted Lieu
July 14, 2016
Lawmakers Criticize Industry-Sponsored GMO Bill
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
June 9, 2016
Members and Advocates Call on Congress to Reject the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
Rep. Mark Takano, ...
May 16, 2016
Letter to John Kline, Chairman of US House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Todd Rokita Chairman of Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Robert Scott, Ranking Member of US House Committee on Education and the Workforce; Marcia Fudge, Ranking Member on Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education - Payne, Jr. Joins More than 100 Members of Congress in Expressing Concerns with House Child Nutrition Bill
Rep. Norma Torres, ...
May 16, 2016
Letter to Chairman John Kline and Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, US House Committee on Education and the Workforce - House Child Nutrition Bill
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
March 2, 2016
Costa Applauds the USDA for Final Rule Repealing COOL
Rep. Jim Costa, ...
Feb. 23, 2016
Letter to Dr. Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration - Swift FDA Action to Reduce Birth Defects in the Hispanic Community
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Feb. 12, 2016
Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier
Dec. 18, 2015
Costa Supports Bipartisan Spending Bill
Rep. Jim Costa
Dec. 8, 2015
Letter to Michael Taylor. FDA Deputy Commissioner - New Cheese Standard That Could Harm Connecticut Dairy Farms
Rep. Jared Huffman, ...
Dec. 7, 2015
Costa Says Congress Must Act to Avoid Costly Trade Retaliations
Rep. Jim Costa
Nov. 12, 2015
Letter to Michael Froman, U.S. Trade Representative - Lawmakers Request Update from Administration on Efforts to Combat EU Labeling Requirements
Rep. Juan Vargas, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Nov. 17, 2020
House Passes Matsui's FASTER Act
Rep.Doris Matsui
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
July 24, 2020
House Adopts Waters Amendment Prohibiting USDA from Keeping Meat Packing Plants Open Despite COVID-19 Outbreaks
Rep.Maxine Waters, ...
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.Gil Cisneros, ...
July 21, 2020
LaHood, Panetta Introduce the PLUS Act to Support the Food and Beverage Industry
Rep.Jimmy Panetta, ...
July 2, 2020
Ramp-Up Act Will Help Meat and Poultry Processors Access Inspection to Meet Demand
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
June 26, 2020
Costa Statement on Roundtable Discussion on USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service
Rep.Jim Costa
June 19, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Majority Leader, to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and to the Hon. Chuck Schumer, Minority Leader, and to the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader - Congressman Panetta Leads House, Senate Members in Calling for Strong Funding for Global Food Security in Anticipated Covid-19 Legislation
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
May 10, 2020
Transcript of Pelosi Interview on GRAY TV's Full Court Press with Greta Van Susteren
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
April 23, 2020
Congressman Jimmy Gomez Introduces Legislation to Fight Hunger on College Campuses During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Rep.Jimmy Gomez
April 13, 2020
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Meng and Espaillat Call for Key Food Assistance Program to Allow Hot Food Purchases
Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
Jan. 17, 2020
Letter to Robert Lighthizer, US Trade Representative - Velázquez Says American Small Businesses Will Pay Price of Trump Wine Tariffs on Europe
Rep.Judy Chu, ...
Jan. 10, 2020
Doctor Ruiz Votes for Sweeping Bill to Protect Americans from "Forever Chemicals'
Rep.Raul Ruiz
Dec. 13, 2019
Congressman Panetta Addresses New Findings Related to Concurrent E. Coli Outbreaks Associated with Leafy Greens
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 22, 2019
Congressman Panetta Responds to Reports of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 19, 2019
Garamendi Applauds Agreement with South Korea for American-grown Rice
Rep.John Garamendi
Sept. 11, 2019
Raskin Sponsors Bill to Ban Ads for E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices on TV, Radio
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
Aug. 20, 2019
Aguilar works "Job for a Day" at Anita's Snack Foods in San Bernardino
Rep.Pete Aguilar
Aug. 8, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Sewell, Sen. Sanders, 130+ Members of Congress Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Food Assistance Rule
Rep.Scott Peters, ...
July 26, 2019
Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Congressman Panetta Leads Democratic California Delegation in Urging Usda to Rescind Proposal to Kick Millions Off of Snap
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
July 23, 2019
Harder Slams USDA Proposal to Take School Lunches from Poor Children
Rep.Josh Harder
July 23, 2019
Costa Slams Proposal to Change SNAP Eligibility Requirements
Rep.Jim Costa
June 25, 2019
Congressman DeSaulnier Introduces Effort to Help Schools Provide Healthy Meals to Students
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
April 8, 2019
Matsui Introduces Legislation Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education, and Research (FASTER) Act
Rep.Doris Matsui
Feb. 7, 2019
Garamendi Reintroduces American Food for American Schools Act
Rep.John Garamendi, ...
Jan. 4, 2019
Rep. Calvert Reintroduces Bill to Increase Transparency About Federal Animal Testing
Rep.Ken Calvert
Nov. 23, 2018
Congressman Panetta Responds to Update on Origin of E. Coli Outbreak by FDA Commissioner Gottlieb
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
Nov. 20, 2018
Congressman Panetta Responds to Reports of E. Coli Outbreak Linked to Romaine Lettuce
Rep.Jimmy Panetta
May 25, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Support FDA Push to Reduce Nicotine in Cigarettes
Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
May 17, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Department of Health and Human Services Commissioner of Food and Drugs - Urges FDA to Clarify Practices Around Testing of Glyphosate in Food
Rep.Ted Lieu
March 16, 2018
Letter to the Hon Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture and the Hon Mick Mulvaney, Director of the Office of Management and Budget - Congressman Panetta Leads 90 Lawmakers to Call on Administration to Strengthen Funding for Federal Nutrition Assistance
Rep.Julia Brownley, ...
July 19, 2017
Letter to Scott Gottlieb, M.D., Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - End Discriminatory Blood Ban
Sen.Adam Schiff, ...
July 12, 2017
Matsui Statement on House Passage of FDA User Fee Reauthorization
Rep.Doris Matsui
April 5, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Robert Aderholt, Chairman of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Ranking Member - Help Life-Science Start-Ups Navigate Regulatory Process
Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
Jan. 23, 2017
Thompson, Hunter Commend Official Challenge to Canadian Trade Measures That Discriminate against U.S. Wine
Rep.Mike Thompson, ...
Nov. 16, 2016
Daily Democrat - Yolo Congressman Wants Schools to "Buy American' Food
Rep.John Garamendi
Oct. 7, 2016
On National Manufacturing Day, Congressman Garamendi Tours Local Industries in Woodland
Rep.John Garamendi
Oct. 7, 2016
"Make it in America': National Manufacturing Day Celebrated in Woodland
Rep.John Garamendi
Sept. 28, 2016
Representatives Lieu and Meng Introduce Bill to Ban Bisphenol-A From Food Containers
Rep.Ted Lieu
July 14, 2016
Lawmakers Criticize Industry-Sponsored GMO Bill
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
June 9, 2016
Members and Advocates Call on Congress to Reject the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
Rep.Mark Takano, ...
May 16, 2016
Letter to John Kline, Chairman of US House Committee on Education and the Workforce, Todd Rokita Chairman of Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Robert Scott, Ranking Member of US House Committee on Education and the Workforce; Marcia Fudge, Ranking Member on Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education - Payne, Jr. Joins More than 100 Members of Congress in Expressing Concerns with House Child Nutrition Bill
Rep.Norma Torres, ...
May 16, 2016
Letter to Chairman John Kline and Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott, US House Committee on Education and the Workforce - House Child Nutrition Bill
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
March 2, 2016
Costa Applauds the USDA for Final Rule Repealing COOL
Rep.Jim Costa, ...
Feb. 23, 2016
Letter to Dr. Stephen Ostroff, Acting Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration - Swift FDA Action to Reduce Birth Defects in the Hispanic Community
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier, ...
Feb. 12, 2016
Common Sense Nutrition Disclosure Act of 2015
Rep.Mark DeSaulnier
Dec. 18, 2015
Costa Supports Bipartisan Spending Bill
Rep.Jim Costa
Dec. 8, 2015
Letter to Michael Taylor. FDA Deputy Commissioner - New Cheese Standard That Could Harm Connecticut Dairy Farms
Rep.Jared Huffman, ...
Dec. 7, 2015
Costa Says Congress Must Act to Avoid Costly Trade Retaliations
Rep.Jim Costa
Nov. 12, 2015
Letter to Michael Froman, U.S. Trade Representative - Lawmakers Request Update from Administration on Efforts to Combat EU Labeling Requirements
Rep.Juan Vargas, ...
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