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May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Kevin McCarthy - Pingree, Golden Urge at least $3.5B in Additional Relief for Fishermen Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - In Bipartisan Push, Pingree Joins House Lawmakers in Calling for $20B in Direct Aid for Seafood Industry Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and House Majority Whip James Clyburn - Pingree, Blumenauer, DeLauro, Schrier Lead 26 Members in Urging House Leadership to Allow Food Banks, SNAP Beneficiaries to Access Locally Farmed Food Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden: Oregon Should Have a Strategic Food Reserve Sen. Ron Wyden
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Merkley Demands Small Business Administration Provide Much-Needed Assistance to America's Farmers, Agricultural Producers Sen. Jeff Merkley
May 1, 2020 Kuster Leads 19 Bipartisan Members in Calling on Agriculture Department to Support Small and Mid-Sized Farmers Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Reps. David Trone, Don Young, Lead 54 Bipartisan Members of Congress to Urge USDA to Waive Restrictions on Access to School Meals Across the Country Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - ldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Target Relief to Local Farmers in Finalized Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues: Trump Decision to Reopen Meat Processing Facilities Without Clear Safety Standards Puts Workers, Nation's Food Supply at Risk Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Cornyn, Feinstein Urge State Department to Minimize Disruption to U.S.-Mexico Supply Chain Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Push to Strengthen Food Assistance During Covid-19 Crisis Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Doug Jones Urges President Trump to Eliminate Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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. Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Delgado, Torres Small, Colleagues Urge Administration to Establish "Rural COVID-19 Task Force" to Identify and Address Rural Issues During Pandemic Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Make Farmers and Agricultural Businesses Eligible for COVID-19 Economic Injury Grants Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Stanton Calls on Small Business Administration to Extend Coronavirus Relief to Arizona Farmers Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Leads 67 Bipartisan Members in Urging Perdue to Implement Provision to Ensure New COVID-19 Stimulus Funds Support Direct-to-Market Farmers Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senator Wyden, Rep. Schrader Request Release of West Coast Fishery Disaster Assistance Funding Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
March 14, 2020 Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
March 11, 2020 Bonamici, Comer Introduce Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 6, 2020 Merkley Announces Reinstatement of Critical Child Food Assistance Program in Oregon Sen. Jeff Merkley
March 3, 2020 Oregon Cattlemen's Association: Cliff Bentz is right for the job Rep. Cliff Bentz
Feb. 10, 2020 Merkley Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Farmers Bill of Rights Resolution Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 7, 2020 Wyden Welcomes Risk Management Programs for Hemp Farmers Sen. Ron Wyden
Jan. 16, 2020 Bonamici, Pingree, Newhouse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Food Waste in Nation's Schools Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Merkley, Wyden Announce Key Priorities for Oregon Agriculture, Rural Communities Included in 2020 Spending Bill Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rep. Wexton, House Science Committee Members Seek Accountability, Transparency in USDA Relocation Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley Request Changes to USDA Rule on Hemp Production to Better Support Oregon Farmers Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Trump Administration To Improve Trade Assistance To Illinois Farmers Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Wyden statement on USDA announcement of hemp production interim rule Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 23, 2019 Following push from Merkley, Senate Democrats, Inspector General opens investigation into suppression of science at USDA Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Relating to ``Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits'' Sen. Jeff Merkley
Oct. 17, 2019 Bonamici, Takano Champion Effort to Connect Food Insecure College Students with SNAP Benefits Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Date Title Politician
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House , and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Durbin Joins Bipartisan Group Of Senators In Urging Indemnity Support For Pork Producers Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 11, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Casey Leads Bipartisan Push to Expand Delivery for SNAP Recipients During Pandemic Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Kevin McCarthy - Pingree, Golden Urge at least $3.5B in Additional Relief for Fishermen Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 7, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - U.S. Senators Tina Smith and Joni Ernst Lead Bipartisan Push Urging Administration to Protect Biofuels and Reject Legality of Waiving the Renewable Fuel Standard Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy - In Bipartisan Push, Pingree Joins House Lawmakers in Calling for $20B in Direct Aid for Seafood Industry Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 5, 2020 Letter to Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and House Majority Whip James Clyburn - Pingree, Blumenauer, DeLauro, Schrier Lead 26 Members in Urging House Leadership to Allow Food Banks, SNAP Beneficiaries to Access Locally Farmed Food Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden: Oregon Should Have a Strategic Food Reserve Sen.Ron Wyden
May 1, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Jovita Carranza, Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Merkley Demands Small Business Administration Provide Much-Needed Assistance to America's Farmers, Agricultural Producers Sen.Jeff Merkley
May 1, 2020 Kuster Leads 19 Bipartisan Members in Calling on Agriculture Department to Support Small and Mid-Sized Farmers Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - U.S. Reps. David Trone, Don Young, Lead 54 Bipartisan Members of Congress to Urge USDA to Waive Restrictions on Access to School Meals Across the Country Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - ldwin Joins Bipartisan Group of Senators Urging USDA to Target Relief to Local Farmers in Finalized Coronavirus Food Assistance Program Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 30, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Baldwin, Senate Colleagues: Trump Decision to Reopen Meat Processing Facilities Without Clear Safety Standards Puts Workers, Nation's Food Supply at Risk Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mike Pompeo, Secretary of State - Cornyn, Feinstein Urge State Department to Minimize Disruption to U.S.-Mexico Supply Chain Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 29, 2020 Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, and Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader - Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Push to Strengthen Food Assistance During Covid-19 Crisis Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 24, 2020 Letter to President Donald Trump - Senator Doug Jones Urges President Trump to Eliminate Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 23, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Donald J. Trump, President of the United States - Tillis Calls on Trump Administration to Fix Relief Payment Limits for Farmers, Ranchers Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 22, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats to USDA: Do Not Undermine Child Nutrition Standards Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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.Ron Wyden, ...
April 16, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Klobuchar, Delgado, Torres Small, Colleagues Urge Administration to Establish "Rural COVID-19 Task Force" to Identify and Address Rural Issues During Pandemic Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to Doug McMillon, President and Chief Executive Officer of Walmart and Jeff Bezos, Chief Executive Officer of Amazon - Feinstein, Merkley, Colleagues Urge Amazon, Walmart to Waive Delivery Fees and Minimum Order Requirements for SNAP Recipients Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Senators to Secretary Perdue: Provide Assistance to Specialty Crop Producers During Pandemic Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 13, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Leahy And Stabenow Lead Letter Urging USDA To Take Immediate Action To Support Dairy Farmers Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 9, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Brown, Murkowski, Stabenow, Bipartisan Senators Press USDA to Provide Relief for Local Farmers during COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 6, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge Feds to Make Farmers and Agricultural Businesses Eligible for COVID-19 Economic Injury Grants Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 3, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Join Bipartisan Letter Urging USDA To Ensure Continuity Of Food Supply By Supporting Farmers During COVID-19 Pandemic Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to Jovita Carranza , Admin. of the Small Business Administration - Stanton Calls on Small Business Administration to Extend Coronavirus Relief to Arizona Farmers Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 2, 2020 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Pingree Leads 67 Bipartisan Members in Urging Perdue to Implement Provision to Ensure New COVID-19 Stimulus Funds Support Direct-to-Market Farmers Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Wilbur Ross, Secretary of Commerce - Senator Wyden, Rep. Schrader Request Release of West Coast Fishery Disaster Assistance Funding Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
April 1, 2020 Letter to Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Blunt, Hawley Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Provide Immediate Assistance to Cattle Producers Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
March 14, 2020 Bonamici Bill to Feed Children During COVID-19 School Closures Passes House Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
March 11, 2020 Bonamici, Comer Introduce Bill to Protect Access to School Meals During School Closures Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 6, 2020 Merkley Announces Reinstatement of Critical Child Food Assistance Program in Oregon Sen.Jeff Merkley
March 3, 2020 Oregon Cattlemen's Association: Cliff Bentz is right for the job Rep.Cliff Bentz
Feb. 10, 2020 Merkley Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bicameral Farmers Bill of Rights Resolution Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 7, 2020 Wyden Welcomes Risk Management Programs for Hemp Farmers Sen.Ron Wyden
Jan. 16, 2020 Bonamici, Pingree, Newhouse Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Food Waste in Nation's Schools Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Jan. 14, 2020 Letter to Robert Lighthizer, Ambassador for U.S. Trade Representative - Co-Chairs Thompson, Newhouse, 106 Wine Caucus Members Urge USTR Not to Target Wine in Trade Disputes Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 19, 2019 Merkley, Wyden Announce Key Priorities for Oregon Agriculture, Rural Communities Included in 2020 Spending Bill Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 11, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the United States - Rep. Wexton, House Science Committee Members Seek Accountability, Transparency in USDA Relocation Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Dec. 4, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Andrew Wheeler, Admin. of the Environmental Protection Agency - Durbin, Duckworth To EPA: Newly Proposed Renewable Fuel Standard Blending Targets Will Be Undermined By Abuse Of 'Hardship' Waivers Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 20, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Wyden, Merkley Request Changes to USDA Rule on Hemp Production to Better Support Oregon Farmers Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 12, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth Urge Trump Administration To Improve Trade Assistance To Illinois Farmers Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Nov. 1, 2019 Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Call on Trump Administration: Abandon Proposal that Jeopardizes Access to School Meals for Nearly 1 Million Children Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Oct. 29, 2019 Wyden statement on USDA announcement of hemp production interim rule Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 23, 2019 Following push from Merkley, Senate Democrats, Inspector General opens investigation into suppression of science at USDA Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Oct. 23, 2019 Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title United States Code, of the Rule Submitted By the Internal Revenue Service, Department of the Treasury, Relating to ``Contributions in Exchange for State or Local Tax Credits'' Sen.Jeff Merkley
Oct. 17, 2019 Bonamici, Takano Champion Effort to Connect Food Insecure College Students with SNAP Benefits Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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