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Oct. 20, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Abbott Formula Recall
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the FTC - Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Food and Drug Administration Decision to Extend Enforcement Discretion of Foreign Infant Formula Products
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 26, 2022
Amid Ongoing Baby Formula Crisis, DelBene Introduces Bill to Boost Domestic Production
Rep. John Larson, ...
June 22, 2022
DelBene, Ways & Means Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Parents Have Access to Affordable Baby Formula
Rep. John Larson, ...
June 13, 2022
Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills to Prevent and Prepare For Future Baby Formula Shortages
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
June 6, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Abbott Facility Reopening
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 3, 2022
DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Maintain Infant Formula Supply & Improve Product Safety
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christi A. Grimm, Office of the Inspector General - DeLauro Requests HHS Office of Inspector General Review FDA's Enforcement Discretion Approval of Imported Infant Formula
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 2, 2022
DeLauro Applauds HHS Office of Inspector General for Announcing Investigation into Food and Drug Administration's Handling of Infant Formula Safety Concerns at Abbott Facility
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 25, 2022
Congresswoman DeLauro Details Transmission of Infant Formula Whistleblower Report in Response to FDA's Claims
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 18, 2022
Larson Votes to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Rep. John Larson
May 18, 2022
Congresswoman DeLauro Statement on House Passage of Bills to Boost Infant Formula Supply
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 17, 2022
DeLauro Introduces Supplemental Funding Legislation to Address Infant Formula Shortage
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 17, 2022
Rep. Hayes Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Infant Formula for Vulnerable Families Amid Shortage
Rep. Jahana Hayes
May 17, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Food and Drug Administration Action on Infant Formula Shortage
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 28, 2022
DeLauro Shares Whistleblower Report, Contaminated Infant Formula Led to Hospitalizations and Deaths
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 24, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
March 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christi A. Grimm, Inspector General - Chair DeLauro Requests Investigation into FDA Handling of Abbott Powdered Infant Formula Recall
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 7, 2021
Pingree, Newhouse, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Blumenthal & Toomey Introduce Legislation to Increase Food Donations & Promote Food Security
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
DeLauro, Blumenthal, Pallone, Whitehouse, and Markey Introduce Food Labeling Modernization Act
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
June 24, 2021
Adams, Gillibrand, Hayes, Lee, and Velázquez Announce Introduction of the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2021
Rep. Jahana Hayes
June 17, 2021
Hayes Introduces CARE for Kids Act for Children Under Family Guardianship and Foster Care to Access School Meals
Rep. Jahana Hayes
June 4, 2021
DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Keep Dangerous Chemicals Out of Food Supply
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
May 27, 2021
Hayes Leads as Chairwoman of First Hearing on SNAP, Challenges Elected Officials to End Hunger and Increase Access to Food and Government Assistance for Families
Rep. Jahana Hayes
May 26, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
Rep. Joe Courtney, ...
May 26, 2021
Civil Eats - Hunger is a Political Decision. We Can Work to End It.
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
March 11, 2021
DeLauro, Thompson, Booker Re-introduce Bill to Protect Meatpacking Workers From COVID-19
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 9, 2020
Murphy, Blumenthal, Scott Applaud Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Address Challenges Posed By Food Allergies
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Sept. 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Connecticut Lawmakers Push USDA for More Assistance to Shellfish Farmers
Rep. Jim Himes, ...
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. Jahana Hayes, ...
June 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., Secretary of the US Department of Commerce and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Courtney Presses USDA and U.S. Commerce Secretaries to Provide CFAP or Other Additional Assistance to Eastern Connecticut Shellfish Farmers
Rep. Joe Courtney
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to Joe Simons, Federal Trade Commission Chairman, and Stephen Hahn, United States Food and Drug Administration Commissioner - Blumenthal Urges FDA & FTC Action Against Potentially Harmful Products Claiming to Treat or Prevent COVID-19
Sen. Dick Blumenthal
May 18, 2020
Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic
Rep. Jahana Hayes, ...
May 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Murkowski, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Fishermen and Seafood Processors
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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. John Larson, ...
April 1, 2020
DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
March 18, 2020
Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19
Sen. Chris Murphy
March 12, 2020
Murphy, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Murphy, Rubio Urge FDA to Ensure the Safety and Supply of Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Medical Supplies Amid Growing Coronavirus Epidemic
Sen. Chris Murphy, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
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
Sen. Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the US Department of Agriculture - Delauro, Merkley Call on USDA Inspector General to Expand Swine Slaughter Inspection Rule Audit
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
July 24, 2019
Murphy Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Food Stamps for Millions of Americans
Sen. Chris Murphy
July 23, 2019
DeLauro Denounces Trump's Proposed Changes to Food Stamp Eligibility
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
July 19, 2019
DeLauro Demands FDA Use Mandatory Recall Authority in Multistate Salmonella Outbreak
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
Feb. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Daniel R Levinson, Inspector General - Pingree, DeLauro to HHS Inspector General: Investigate Coca-Cola's Lobbying of CDC
Rep. Rosa DeLauro, ...
Date
Title
Politician
Oct. 20, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Abbott Formula Recall
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Oct. 18, 2022
Letter to Lina Khan, Chair of the FTC - Klobuchar, Colleagues Urge Federal Trade Commission to Investigate Proposed Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Sept. 30, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Food and Drug Administration Decision to Extend Enforcement Discretion of Foreign Infant Formula Products
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Sept. 26, 2022
Amid Ongoing Baby Formula Crisis, DelBene Introduces Bill to Boost Domestic Production
Rep.John Larson, ...
June 22, 2022
DelBene, Ways & Means Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Ensure Parents Have Access to Affordable Baby Formula
Rep.John Larson, ...
June 13, 2022
Rep. Schrier Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Bills to Prevent and Prepare For Future Baby Formula Shortages
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
June 6, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Abbott Facility Reopening
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 3, 2022
DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Maintain Infant Formula Supply & Improve Product Safety
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christi A. Grimm, Office of the Inspector General - DeLauro Requests HHS Office of Inspector General Review FDA's Enforcement Discretion Approval of Imported Infant Formula
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 2, 2022
DeLauro Applauds HHS Office of Inspector General for Announcing Investigation into Food and Drug Administration's Handling of Infant Formula Safety Concerns at Abbott Facility
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 25, 2022
Congresswoman DeLauro Details Transmission of Infant Formula Whistleblower Report in Response to FDA's Claims
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 18, 2022
Larson Votes to Address Baby Formula Shortage
Rep.John Larson
May 18, 2022
Congresswoman DeLauro Statement on House Passage of Bills to Boost Infant Formula Supply
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 17, 2022
DeLauro Introduces Supplemental Funding Legislation to Address Infant Formula Shortage
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 17, 2022
Rep. Hayes Introduces Bill to Improve Access to Infant Formula for Vulnerable Families Amid Shortage
Rep.Jahana Hayes
May 17, 2022
DeLauro Statement on Food and Drug Administration Action on Infant Formula Shortage
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 28, 2022
DeLauro Shares Whistleblower Report, Contaminated Infant Formula Led to Hospitalizations and Deaths
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 24, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
March 3, 2022
Letter to Hon. Christi A. Grimm, Inspector General - Chair DeLauro Requests Investigation into FDA Handling of Abbott Powdered Infant Formula Recall
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 7, 2021
Pingree, Newhouse, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Nov. 30, 2021
Blumenthal & Toomey Introduce Legislation to Increase Food Donations & Promote Food Security
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 4, 2021
DeLauro, Blumenthal, Pallone, Whitehouse, and Markey Introduce Food Labeling Modernization Act
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
June 24, 2021
Adams, Gillibrand, Hayes, Lee, and Velázquez Announce Introduction of the Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2021
Rep.Jahana Hayes
June 17, 2021
Hayes Introduces CARE for Kids Act for Children Under Family Guardianship and Foster Care to Access School Meals
Rep.Jahana Hayes
June 4, 2021
DeLauro Introduces Legislation to Keep Dangerous Chemicals Out of Food Supply
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
May 27, 2021
Hayes Leads as Chairwoman of First Hearing on SNAP, Challenges Elected Officials to End Hunger and Increase Access to Food and Government Assistance for Families
Rep.Jahana Hayes
May 26, 2021
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Reps. Courtney and Thompson Lead Bipartisan Effort to Ensure Schools Retain Freedom to Provide Variety of Healthy Milk Options
Rep.Joe Courtney, ...
May 26, 2021
Civil Eats - Hunger is a Political Decision. We Can Work to End It.
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
March 11, 2021
DeLauro, Thompson, Booker Re-introduce Bill to Protect Meatpacking Workers From COVID-19
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Dec. 9, 2020
Murphy, Blumenthal, Scott Applaud Passage Of Bipartisan Bill To Address Challenges Posed By Food Allergies
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Sept. 16, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Connecticut Lawmakers Push USDA for More Assistance to Shellfish Farmers
Rep.Jim Himes, ...
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.Jahana Hayes, ...
June 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Wilbur L. Ross Jr., Secretary of the US Department of Commerce and the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Courtney Presses USDA and U.S. Commerce Secretaries to Provide CFAP or Other Additional Assistance to Eastern Connecticut Shellfish Farmers
Rep.Joe Courtney
June 9, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture - Duckworth, Durbin Join Klobuchar, Brown and Colleagues in Urging Department of Agriculture to Minimize Food Deserts and Supports Programs to Help Americans Access Healthy, Affordable Food
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
June 4, 2020
Letter to Joe Simons, Federal Trade Commission Chairman, and Stephen Hahn, United States Food and Drug Administration Commissioner - Blumenthal Urges FDA & FTC Action Against Potentially Harmful Products Claiming to Treat or Prevent COVID-19
Sen.Dick Blumenthal
May 18, 2020
Representatives Neguse, Hayes and Fudge Champion Bill to Expand Snap Delivery During Covid-19 Pandemic
Rep.Jahana Hayes, ...
May 6, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Merkley, Murkowski, Reed Lead Bipartisan Push to Support Fishermen and Seafood Processors
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
April 20, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Mike Pence, Vice President of the United States, Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture, Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, Andrew Wheeler, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, and Chad Wolf, Acting Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security - Leahy And Other Senate Democrats Urge Trump Administration To Protect Food Supply And Essential Workers During COVID-19 Crisis
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
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.John Larson, ...
April 1, 2020
DeLauro Statement on FDA Calling for Market Withdrawal of All Ranitidine Products
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
March 18, 2020
Murphy Calls for Robust Relief Efforts to Aid Connecticut Workers, Families, Hospitals Impacted By COVID-19
Sen.Chris Murphy
March 12, 2020
Murphy, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Address Challenges Posed by Food Allergies
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Feb. 6, 2020
Letter to Dr. Stephen Hahn, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Murphy, Rubio Urge FDA to Ensure the Safety and Supply of Pharmaceuticals, Food, and Medical Supplies Amid Growing Coronavirus Epidemic
Sen.Chris Murphy, ...
Nov. 21, 2019
Letter to Admiral Brett Giroir, MD, Acting Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Duckworth Leads Colleagues in Sending Letter to FDA About Heavy Metals in Baby Food
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
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
Sen.Dick Blumenthal, ...
Aug. 1, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Phyllis Fong, Inspector General of the US Department of Agriculture - Delauro, Merkley Call on USDA Inspector General to Expand Swine Slaughter Inspection Rule Audit
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
July 24, 2019
Murphy Statement on Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Food Stamps for Millions of Americans
Sen.Chris Murphy
July 23, 2019
DeLauro Denounces Trump's Proposed Changes to Food Stamp Eligibility
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
July 19, 2019
DeLauro Demands FDA Use Mandatory Recall Authority in Multistate Salmonella Outbreak
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
Feb. 4, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Daniel R Levinson, Inspector General - Pingree, DeLauro to HHS Inspector General: Investigate Coca-Cola's Lobbying of CDC
Rep.Rosa DeLauro, ...
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