| Dec. 21, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Dec. 3, 2021
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Collins, Colleagues Press USDA to Hold Hearings on Federal Dairy Milk Marketing Order & Address Unfair Pricing
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Dec. 1, 2021
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Gillibrand, Leahy, Collins Introduce Bill To Lift Voices Of Dairy Farmers By Calling For Federal Milk Marketing Order Hearings Addressing Class I Milk Pricing
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Jack Reed, Chairman Senate Armed Services Committee; Hon. James Inhofe, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Adam Smith Chairman Committee on Armed Services; Hon. Mike Rogers, Ranking Member Committee on Armed Services - DUCKWORTH, PANETTA TO LEADERSHIP: ADDRESS MILITARY HUNGER IN NATIONAL DEFENSE AUTHORIZATION ACT
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Nov. 3, 2021
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Gillibrand Announces Nearly $1 Billion Included For Rural Communities In Build Back Better Agenda Framework; Gillibrand Pledges To Fight To Keep It In Package As Negotiations Continue
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Nov. 2, 2021
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Gillibrand, Maloney Announce Major Debt Relief For Farmers Included In Build Back Better Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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As Upstate NY Organic Dairy Farmers Continue to Recover from Pandemic, Schumer Fights for Answers on Terminated Danone Contracts; With Impacted Farms Left Searching for Answers, Senator Calls on Danone for Explanation and Aid for Impacted New York Organic Dairy Farms
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 19, 2021
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Letter to Shane Grant, Chief Executive Officer of Danone - As Upstate Ny Organic Dairy Farmers Continue to Recover from Pandemic, Schumer Fights for Answers on Terminated Danone Contracts; With Impacted Farms Left Searching for Answers, Senator Calls on Danone for Explanation and Aid for Impacted New York Organic Dairy Farms
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Oct. 15, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Orange County
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Oct. 8, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Nadler Urges Secretary Vilsack to Act on COVID-19 Spread from Mink Farms
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| Sept. 23, 2021
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Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Following News That Horizon Organic Will Leave Almost 100 Farms In The Northeast, Schumer Launches Push To Close Loopholes In All-Out Effort To Save New York's Organic Dairy Farms; Schumer Calls On USDA Secretary Vilsack To Provide NY's Organic Dairy Farmers With Much Needed Cheddar
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Sept. 22, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack - Maine Delegation Urges USDA to Support Maine Organic Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| Sept. 16, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Department of Agriculture; and Hon. Gregory L. Parham, Administrator of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service - Representatives Morelle and Kelly Call on USDA to Protect Farmers from Devastating Invasive Species
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Rep. Joe Morelle
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| Sept. 15, 2021
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Gillibrand Opening Statement In Hearing On Volatile Milk Pricing And Federal Milk Marketing Order System Modernization
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Aug. 20, 2021
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Heeding Calls from Shaheen, Gillibrand & Murphy, USDA Announces New Federal Program to Assist Dairy Farmers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 20, 2021
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Stefanik Announces USDA Program for Dairy Farmers
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Aug. 19, 2021
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Velázquez and Blumenthal Statement on The EPA Announcement Banning the Use of the Pesticide Chlorpyrifos on All Foods
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| Aug. 17, 2021
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Tweet - "President Biden and @SecVilsack's updated Thrifty Food Plan will boost SNAP benefits for the most needy, helping millions of families put food on the table."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Aug. 8, 2021
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Tweet - "I fought to deliver critical relief for restaurants with the #AmericanRescuePlan. But the job is not done. I'm proud to stand with @SenatorCardin to push legislation that will provide $48 billion in additional funds for the SBA's restaurant program."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Feinstein, Gillibrand, Lieu, Porter Introduce Bill to Protect Consumers from Toxic Phthalate Chemicals in Food Supply
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency and Michal Freedhoff, Assistant Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency - Velázquez, Blumenthal, Additional Members of Congress Call on EPA to Strip Chlorpyrifos from U.S. Agriculture & Food
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez, ...
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| July 28, 2021
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Gillibrand Announces Eats Act To Expand Snap Benefits For Eligible College Students
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| July 21, 2021
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Tweet - "Hardworking immigrants were on the frontlines of the recovery from this pandemic. I was proud to stand with farm workers, Dreamers, and advocates pushing for a fix to our broken immigration system. This Senate will work to provide them a pathway to citizenship."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| June 16, 2021
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Marshall and Gillibrand Lead Resolution Encouraging Dairy Consumption and Recognizing Hard Work of America's Dairy Producers
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| June 10, 2021
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Gillibrand Introduces Bill To Provide Direct Relief To Small Farms Struggling To Stay Afloat Amid The Pandemic
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 28, 2021
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Gillibrand Reintroduces Safe School Meals For Kids Act; Calls On Congress To Eliminate Harmful Pesticides From Produce In School Meals
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Republican Leader - Rice Leads Bipartisan Call for Increased Federal Funding to Support Long Island Restaurants
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Rep. Andrew Garbarino, ...
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| May 27, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - In Bicameral Letter, Pingree, Spanberger, Heinrich, Booker Lead Call for Investment in Agriculture as a Climate Solution
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 26, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Gillibrand, Schumer Call On USDA To Deliver Additional Relief To New York Dairy Farmers To Support Recovery From Economic Crisis
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| May 26, 2021
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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
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Rep. Paul Tonko, ...
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| May 21, 2021
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On Long Island: Gillibrand To Announce Push To Make Universal School Meals Program Permanent In Upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 20, 2021
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Velazquez Reintroduces Bill that Enlists Restaurants in Anti-Hunger Effort During Pandemics
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Rep. Nydia Velázquez
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| May 18, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Collins, King Join Bipartisan Group Urging USDA to Provide Additional Financial Relief to Dairy Farmers Amid COVID-19
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Sen. Chuck Schumer, ...
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| May 17, 2021
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In The Bronx: Gillibrand, Bowman, Joined By Biaggi And Local Leaders, Announce Federal Legislation To Create Permanent, Nationwide Universal School Meals Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| May 12, 2021
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Gillibrand Pushes To Make Universal School Meals Program Permanent In Upcoming Child Nutrition Reauthorization Package
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| May 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Fischbach, Smith Lead Over 130 House Colleagues In Opposing Stepped-Up Basis Repeal and Capital Gains Death Tax
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| May 5, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sanford Bishop, Chair of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies, and Jeff Fortenberry, Ranking Member - Emmer Leads Bipartisan Letter to Address Stress in Farm Country
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| May 3, 2021
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Schumer Reveals: "Pour' Fed Decisions Put Rochester-Finger Lakes Region, Grape And Wine Industries, & Local Economy Over A Barrel If Not Reversed; As Invasive Species Like Spotted Lanternfly Threaten Yates's Vineyards, Schumer Pushes Feds To Restart Data Collection Of Annual Grape Production & Resume Vineyard And Orchard Acreage Survey In New York
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 29, 2021
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Dingell, Markey Introduce THRIVE Act to Foster Bold Economic Renewal
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Rep. Yvette Clarke, ...
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| April 27, 2021
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Tweet - "This will be the biggest summer food program in U.S. history to feed more than 30 million low-income children. Because we delivered #AmericanRescuePlan: Families will have the support they need to put food on the table for their kids."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 25, 2021
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Tweet - "I fought to deliver relief for restaurants amid COVID And I'm proud to stand with NY restaurants like Crave Fishbar--family-owned, 100% sustainable seafood With the #AmericanRescuePlan: Restaurants can soon apply for @SBAgov funding--and we're pushing @SBAgov to send it out ASAP"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 23, 2021
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Tweet - "I've been fighting for restaurants in this crisis Restaurants like Vinum who I stood with today--family-owned on Staten Island Because of the #AmericanRescuePlan: Restaurants can apply for @SBAgov funding from a pot of $28B+ We're pushing @SBAgov to send out the funding ASAP"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 21, 2021
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Gillibrand: USDA's Extension Of Universal Free School Meals Sets The Stage For Lawmakers To Make Critical Flexibility Permanent
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| April 9, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Terry Cosby, Acting Chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service at the Department of Agricultre - Stefanik Leads Letter to Usda Requesting Changes to Conservation Standards for Farmers
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| April 6, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States - Dingell, Pocan, Khanna Lead 76 Members of Congress in Calling on Biden-Harris Administration to Press For End of Yemeni Blockade
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Rep. Adriano Espaillat, ...
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| April 5, 2021
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Tweet - "Today, I stood at the Hill Top Inn to tell Southern Tier restaurants and their employees: More help is on the way. I worked hard to include over $28 billion to create a restaurant relief fund in the #AmericanRescuePlan as a lifeline to hard-hit restaurants like Hill Top Inn."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| April 1, 2021
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Infant Formula Protection Act of 2021
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| April 1, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Meng, Velázquez, and Espaillat Urge Agriculture Secretary to Strengthen Future Rounds of Pandemic Food Security Programs
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Sonia Jimenez, Deputy Administrator of the USDA Specialty Crop Program - Stefanik Leads Letter to Usda Seeking Clarification for Onion Growers
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Rep. Claudia Tenney, ...
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| March 24, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Tonko Presses USDA on Unfair Distribution of COVID Aid for Capital Region Farms
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 22, 2021
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Tweet - "The #AmericanRescuePlan delivers $100 billion for New York families, workers, people, small businesses, restaurants, arts venues, state and local govts, vaccines, and more. I stood in Utica today to tell the people of the Mohawk Valley: Help is here, and hope is on the horizon."
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 20, 2021
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Tweet - "I worked hard to include a down payment of $28.6 billion in grants in the #AmericanRescuePlan as a lifeline for restaurants in New York and across the country. Thanks for having me on the podcast, @Eater!"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 18, 2021
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Congressman Torres Votes to Pass Two Historic Immigration Bills
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Rep. Ritchie Torres
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| March 18, 2021
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Farm Workforce Modernization Act of 2021
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Rep. Jerry Nadler
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| March 18, 2021
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Tonko Votes to Advance Legislation Supporting America's Farms & Dairies
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Rep. Paul Tonko
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| March 18, 2021
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Stefanik Votes for Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 17, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary - Gillibrand Calls On USDA To Prioritize New York-Grown Healthy Foods In New Food Purchase And Distribution Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 14, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Tom Vilsack, USDA Secretary - Gillibrand, Joined By NYC Public Advocate Williams And Children's Aid Vice President, Announces Major Bicameral Push To Review And Update Special Supplemental Nutrition Program For Women, Infant, Children (WIC) Food Packages
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| March 10, 2021
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Stefanik Votes Against Pelosi's Partisan Covid-19 Package
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 10, 2021
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Tweet - "The American Rescue Plan provides more than $10 billion to support America's agriculture And sets aside roughly half of it for disadvantaged communities, particularly Black farmers. Big, bold, urgent COVID relief is on the way"
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 10, 2021
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American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| March 9, 2021
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Stefanik Cosponsors Legislation to Establish Office of Intelligence at Usda
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| March 9, 2021
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Rep. Crawford Introduces Legislation to Create an Intelligence Office in USDA
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| March 4, 2021
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Stefanik Cosponsors Farm Workforce Modernization Act
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Rep. Elise Stefanik
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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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
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 9, 2021
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Booker, Warren, Gillibrand, Smith, Warnock, and Leahy Announce Comprehensive Bill to Address the History of Discrimination in Federal Agricultural Policy
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Feb. 4, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Kevin Shea, Acting Secretary of Agriculture - Gillibrand Presses USDA On Purchase And Distribution Of Kosher And Halal Food In Farmers To Families Food Box Program
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Feb. 2, 2021
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Gillibrand Announces Assignment To U.S. Senate Select Committee On Intelligence
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Letter to Hon. David Pekoske, Acting Secretary of Homeland Security; and Hon. Antony Blinken, Secretary of State - Lucas, Crawford, Cuellar Lead Letter Urging Biden Administration to Prioritize Agriculture Supply Chain
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Rep. Elise Stefanik, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Gillibrand, Delgado Announce "Rebuild Rural' Legislation, Bill Would Deliver Resources To New York's Rural Communities To Aid Response To Pandemic And Growing Economic Crisis
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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| Jan. 27, 2021
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Schumer, Gillibrand Announce Over $1.4 Million in Federal Economic Development Funding for Cornell Agricultural & Food Technology Park to Construct New 20,000 Square Foot "tech Farm 2" Building in City of Geneva, Ontario County
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, ...
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| Jan. 26, 2021
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Schumer Reveals: 1,000 Households in Madison County Still Do Not Have Sufficient -- or Any -- Access to Broadband; Senator, in First Meeting with President-Elect Biden's USDA Nominee, Renews Fight to Get $15 Million in USDA Grant Funding to Address the County's Internet Access Needs
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Sen. Chuck Schumer
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| Jan. 23, 2021
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Meng Statement on Biden Actions to Combat Food Insecurity
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Rep. Grace Meng
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| Jan. 22, 2021
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Gillibrand: Ready To Work With Biden Administration To Tackle Hunger Crisis Exacerbated By Covid-19
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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand
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