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Dec. 2, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders Leads Hearing on the FDA, Diabetes & Obesity Epidemics, and Taking on the Greed of the Food & Beverage Industry
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Nov. 4, 2024
Warren, Schiff, Lawmakers Call for Probe of Albertsons and Other Giant Grocery Chains for False Advertising
Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Oct. 17, 2024
NEWS: Sanders Announces HELP Hearing on Food Labeling
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sept. 18, 2024
Stefanik Awarded Friend of Farm Bureau Award for Support of New York Agriculture
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Sept. 11, 2024
Booker, DeLauro Introduce Local Procurement Act to Increase Federal Purchasing of Locally Grown Food
Sen. Cory Booker
July 29, 2024
Durbin Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety and Ensure Transparency of Dietary Supplements
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 23, 2024
Durbin, DeLauro Introduce The Federal Food Administration Act
Sen. Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2024
Stefanik, Wild Introduce Consistent Egg Labels Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2023
Stefanik Celebrates Passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Rep. Elise Stefanik
Dec. 8, 2023
Booker, Padilla, Lieu Introduce Bill Addressing SNAP Application Approval Backlog for Online Grocery Retailers
Sen. Cory Booker
Sept. 14, 2023
Durbin & Blumenthal Request Review Of FDA's Efforts To Protect The Nation's Food Supply & Prevent Outbreaks Of Foodborne Illness
Sen. Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2023
Baldwin, Risch Push FDA to Crack Down on Lab-Grown Imitation Dairy Products
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 11, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Demand More Information on FDA's Foods Reorganization
Sen. Roger Marshall
Sept. 11, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Demand More Information on FDA's Foods Reorganization
Sen. Bill Cassidy
Sept. 11, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Demand More Information on FDA's Foods Reorganization
Sen. Ted Budd
Aug. 24, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal Request Information On FDA's Proposed Changes To The Office Of Dietary Supplement Programs
Sen. Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2023
Ranking Member David Scott and Agriculture Committee Democrats Send Letter to Speaker McCarthy, Draw Red Line on SNAP
Rep. David Scott
Aug. 1, 2023
Ranking Member David Scott Slams Republican House Leadership Attacks on America's Hungry Families
Rep. David Scott
July 28, 2023
Durbin, Delauro Urge FDA Commissioner Califf To Provide An Update On Food Safety Reforms
Sen. Dick Durbin
July 27, 2023
Murray, Cortez Masto Introduce New Legislation to Expand Food Assistance for Tribal Households in WA and Across the Country
Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2023
CORTEZ MASTO AND MURRAY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO DEMAND EQUAL FOOD ACCESS FOR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
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
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July 25, 2023
Ranking Member Waters, Representative Nunn Introduce Critical Legislation to Support Ukraine, Reduce Reliance on Russia for Agricultural Commodities
Rep. Maxine Waters
July 25, 2023
Senator Murray, Rep. Pocan Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Training For School Food Service Workers
Sen. Patty Murray
July 20, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Vilsack on Major Fraud Affecting Hungry Children
Rep. Virginia Foxx
June 23, 2023
Ranking Member David Scott Celebrates $2.3 Billion in Support to American Farmers, School Meals, and Emergency Food Operations
Rep. David Scott
June 16, 2023
Booker, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Scale Up Successful Nutrition Incentive for Fruits and Veggies Nationwide
Sen. Cory Booker
May 19, 2023
Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Wisconsin Food Products, Protect from Unfair Trade
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 18, 2023
Booker, Warnock, Cohen Introduce Bicameral Bill to End Policy Preventing Formerly Incarcerated Individuals from Accessing SNAP
Sen. Cory Booker
May 17, 2023
Klobuchar, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Nutritious Dairy Products and Support Dairy Farmers
Sen. Amy Klobuchar
May 17, 2023
Sens. Cruz, Blackburn Open and Call for Probe of Bud Light Potentially Marketing to Underage Individuals Through Partnership with Dylan Mulvaney
Sen. Ted Cruz
May 17, 2023
Sens. Cruz, Blackburn Open and Call for Probe of Bud Light Potentially Marketing to Underage Individuals Through Partnership with Dylan Mulvaney
Sen. Marsha Blackburn
May 15, 2023
School foodservice programs deserve better than Beltway "experts'
Sen. John Boozman
May 15, 2023
School foodservice programs deserve better than Beltway "experts'
Rep. Virginia Foxx
May 11, 2023
Baldwin, Risch Slam FDA Rule that Allows Plant-Based Products to Use Dairy's Good Name, Hurts Consumers
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
May 11, 2023
McClain: The FDA Must Act to Improve Internal Controls and Prevent Crises from Happening Again
Rep. Lisa McClain
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Jamie Comer
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Virginia Foxx
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Sen. Jim Banks
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Jamie Comer
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Elise Stefanik
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Nathaniel Moran
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Erin Houchin
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Clarence Owens
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Rick Allen
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Tim Walberg
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep. Lisa McClain
May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep. Bobby Scott
May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
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Dec. 2, 2024
MEDIA ADVISORY: Sanders Leads Hearing on the FDA, Diabetes & Obesity Epidemics, and Taking on the Greed of the Food & Beverage Industry
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Nov. 4, 2024
Warren, Schiff, Lawmakers Call for Probe of Albertsons and Other Giant Grocery Chains for False Advertising
Sen.Elizabeth Warren
Oct. 17, 2024
NEWS: Sanders Announces HELP Hearing on Food Labeling
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Sept. 18, 2024
Stefanik Awarded Friend of Farm Bureau Award for Support of New York Agriculture
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Sept. 11, 2024
Booker, DeLauro Introduce Local Procurement Act to Increase Federal Purchasing of Locally Grown Food
Sen.Cory Booker
July 29, 2024
Durbin Introduces Legislation to Improve Safety and Ensure Transparency of Dietary Supplements
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 23, 2024
Durbin, DeLauro Introduce The Federal Food Administration Act
Sen.Dick Durbin
Jan. 10, 2024
Stefanik, Wild Introduce Consistent Egg Labels Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 13, 2023
Stefanik Celebrates Passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
Rep.Elise Stefanik
Dec. 8, 2023
Booker, Padilla, Lieu Introduce Bill Addressing SNAP Application Approval Backlog for Online Grocery Retailers
Sen.Cory Booker
Sept. 14, 2023
Durbin & Blumenthal Request Review Of FDA's Efforts To Protect The Nation's Food Supply & Prevent Outbreaks Of Foodborne Illness
Sen.Dick Durbin
Sept. 12, 2023
Baldwin, Risch Push FDA to Crack Down on Lab-Grown Imitation Dairy Products
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 11, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Demand More Information on FDA's Foods Reorganization
Sen.Roger Marshall
Sept. 11, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Demand More Information on FDA's Foods Reorganization
Sen.Bill Cassidy
Sept. 11, 2023
Ranking Member Cassidy, Colleagues Demand More Information on FDA's Foods Reorganization
Sen.Ted Budd
Aug. 24, 2023
Durbin, Blumenthal Request Information On FDA's Proposed Changes To The Office Of Dietary Supplement Programs
Sen.Dick Durbin
Aug. 7, 2023
Ranking Member David Scott and Agriculture Committee Democrats Send Letter to Speaker McCarthy, Draw Red Line on SNAP
Rep.David Scott
Aug. 1, 2023
Ranking Member David Scott Slams Republican House Leadership Attacks on America's Hungry Families
Rep.David Scott
July 28, 2023
Durbin, Delauro Urge FDA Commissioner Califf To Provide An Update On Food Safety Reforms
Sen.Dick Durbin
July 27, 2023
Murray, Cortez Masto Introduce New Legislation to Expand Food Assistance for Tribal Households in WA and Across the Country
Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2023
CORTEZ MASTO AND MURRAY INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO DEMAND EQUAL FOOD ACCESS FOR TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
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.Zach Nunn
July 25, 2023
Ranking Member Waters, Representative Nunn Introduce Critical Legislation to Support Ukraine, Reduce Reliance on Russia for Agricultural Commodities
Rep.Maxine Waters
July 25, 2023
Senator Murray, Rep. Pocan Introduce Bicameral Bill to Improve Training For School Food Service Workers
Sen.Patty Murray
July 20, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Vilsack on Major Fraud Affecting Hungry Children
Rep.Virginia Foxx
June 23, 2023
Ranking Member David Scott Celebrates $2.3 Billion in Support to American Farmers, School Meals, and Emergency Food Operations
Rep.David Scott
June 16, 2023
Booker, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Scale Up Successful Nutrition Incentive for Fruits and Veggies Nationwide
Sen.Cory Booker
May 19, 2023
Baldwin Joins Bipartisan Bill to Support Wisconsin Food Products, Protect from Unfair Trade
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 18, 2023
Booker, Warnock, Cohen Introduce Bicameral Bill to End Policy Preventing Formerly Incarcerated Individuals from Accessing SNAP
Sen.Cory Booker
May 17, 2023
Klobuchar, Marshall Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Increase Access to Nutritious Dairy Products and Support Dairy Farmers
Sen.Amy Klobuchar
May 17, 2023
Sens. Cruz, Blackburn Open and Call for Probe of Bud Light Potentially Marketing to Underage Individuals Through Partnership with Dylan Mulvaney
Sen.Ted Cruz
May 17, 2023
Sens. Cruz, Blackburn Open and Call for Probe of Bud Light Potentially Marketing to Underage Individuals Through Partnership with Dylan Mulvaney
Sen.Marsha Blackburn
May 15, 2023
School foodservice programs deserve better than Beltway "experts'
Sen.John Boozman
May 15, 2023
School foodservice programs deserve better than Beltway "experts'
Rep.Virginia Foxx
May 11, 2023
Baldwin, Risch Slam FDA Rule that Allows Plant-Based Products to Use Dairy's Good Name, Hurts Consumers
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
May 11, 2023
McClain: The FDA Must Act to Improve Internal Controls and Prevent Crises from Happening Again
Rep.Lisa McClain
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Jamie Comer
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Virginia Foxx
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Sen.Jim Banks
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Jamie Comer
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Elise Stefanik
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Nathaniel Moran
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Erin Houchin
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Clarence Owens
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Rick Allen
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Tim Walberg
May 10, 2023
Foxx Leads Letter to Ag Secretary Over Harmful Revision to School Meal Patterns
Rep.Lisa McClain
May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep.Bobby Scott
May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
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