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May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
May 18, 2022
Letter to Robert Ford, CEO and Chair of Abbott Laboratories - WYDEN LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION OF ABBOTT TAX, STOCK BUYBACK PRACTICES
Sen. Ron Wyden
May 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
Rep. Cliff Bentz, ...
April 28, 2022
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Push to Extend Federal Purchasing of West Coast Seafood
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
April 1, 2022
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Extend Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen. Ron Wyden
March 24, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Senators Wyden, Lee "Bet" On Oregon-Utah Game
Sen. Ron Wyden
Oct. 1, 2021
Merkley, Wyden, DeFazio, Bonamici Announce $16.5 Million Purchase of Pacific Seafood
Sen. Ron Wyden
June 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
May 13, 2021
Wyden, Welch Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
March 24, 2021
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Market
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 23, 2021
Pingreem Fortenberry, Thune, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Expand & Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2020
Thune, Merkley, Collins, and King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Small Food Processors
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 25, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 1, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3685
Sen. Ron Wyden
July 1, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Enzi, Barrasso request regulatory relief for meat processing industry
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
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. Jeff Merkley, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
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, ...
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 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, ...
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, ...
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, ...
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. Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture of the US Department of Agriculture - Merkley, Defazio Lead Oregon Delegation in Push to Reverse Cuts to Food Assistance
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 16, 2019
Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Secretary of Homeland Security - Brown, Wyden Call on Department Of Homeland Security to Fully Enforce the Law, Crack Down On Imported Cocoa Produced With Child Labor
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge FDA to Update Regulations to Ensure U.S. Producers and Consumers Have Access to CBD, Other Hemp-Derived Products
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 2, 2019
Merkley, Hemp Industry Leaders Mark Hemp Legalization
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Dec. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Senate Passes Blunt-Merkley Resolution Recognizing Economic & Cultural Contributions of American Viticultural Areas
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 12, 2018
Merkley Applauds Fda E-Cigarette Announcement
Sen. Jeff Merkley
April 26, 2018
Letter to Chairman John Hoeven, and Ranking Member Jeff Merkley - Ensure Horse Slaughter Remains Illegal
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 18, 2018
Johnson, Wyden Introduce CURD Act, Providing Clarity for Consumers
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Continue Defunding USDA Inspections, Ban Horse Meat in US
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
July 28, 2017
Merkley Statement on FDA Delay of E-Cigarette Regulations
Sen. Jeff Merkley
Feb. 15, 2017
Wyden Introduces KOMBUCHA Act
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 15, 2017
Gardner, Polis, Tipton, Introduce KOMBUCHA Act
Sen. Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 1, 2016
South County Spotlight - Bonamici Makes Afternoon Visit to Columbia County
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2016
Portland Communtiy College - Noted Author and Politicians Talk Debt, Hunger and Rising Costs for Students
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici
July 7, 2016
Schatz, Blumenthal, Wyden, Merkley, Booker Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Reduce Food Waste
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
July 7, 2016
Merkley Statement on Passage of Anti-Consumer GMO Labeling
Sen. Jeff Merkley
July 6, 2016
Merkley Decries Senate Vote on Anti-Consumer GMO Labeling Bill
Sen. Jeff Merkley
June 30, 2016
Wyden, Merkley Join Effort to Reduce Food Waste
Sen. Jeff Merkley, ...
June 9, 2016
Members and Advocates Call on Congress to Reject the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 16, 2016
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2015
Sen. Jeff Merkley
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May 9, 2023
Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Biden Push to Expand Free Access to School Meals
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
May 18, 2022
Letter to Robert Ford, CEO and Chair of Abbott Laboratories - WYDEN LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION OF ABBOTT TAX, STOCK BUYBACK PRACTICES
Sen.Ron Wyden
May 11, 2022
Letter to Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of the United States, and Robert Califf, Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Take Action on Baby Formula Shortages
Rep.Cliff Bentz, ...
April 28, 2022
Letter to Thomas Vilsack, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture - Merkley, Wyden, Bonamici Push to Extend Federal Purchasing of West Coast Seafood
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
April 1, 2022
Wyden, Merkley Co-sponsor Bill to Extend Summer Meal Flexibilities to Feed Children
Sen.Ron Wyden
March 24, 2022
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Committee Democrats Applaud Administration's Commitment to Improve Access to Nutritious Meals
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
Nov. 17, 2021
Senators Wyden, Lee "Bet" On Oregon-Utah Game
Sen.Ron Wyden
Oct. 1, 2021
Merkley, Wyden, DeFazio, Bonamici Announce $16.5 Million Purchase of Pacific Seafood
Sen.Ron Wyden
June 1, 2021
Letter to the Hon. Merrick Garland, Attorney General - Herrell Has Beef with Meatpacking Monopoly
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
May 13, 2021
Wyden, Welch Introduce Legislation to Improve Child Nutrition
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
March 24, 2021
Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Increase Transparency in Cattle Market
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 23, 2021
Pingreem Fortenberry, Thune, Merkley Introduce Legislation to Expand & Strengthen Local Meat Processing Capabilities
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Dec. 18, 2020
Thune, Merkley, Collins, and King Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support America's Small Food Processors
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Aug. 25, 2020
Letter to The Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of The Dept. of Agriculture, and The Hon. Robert Lighthizer, United States Trade Representative - U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Tina Smith Lead Bipartisan Group in Calling for Enforcement of Usmca Dairy Provisions
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 1, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request--S. 3685
Sen.Ron Wyden
July 1, 2020
Unanimous Consent Request
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 23, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture - Enzi, Barrasso request regulatory relief for meat processing industry
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
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.Jeff Merkley, ...
May 15, 2020
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - In a letter to USDA Secretary Perdue, 29 Senators make recommendations to protect food supply workers
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
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, ...
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 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, ...
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, ...
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, ...
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.Jeff Merkley, ...
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
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 31, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of Agriculture of the US Department of Agriculture - Merkley, Defazio Lead Oregon Delegation in Push to Reverse Cuts to Food Assistance
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
July 16, 2019
Letter to Hon. Kevin McAleenan, Secretary of Homeland Security - Brown, Wyden Call on Department Of Homeland Security to Fully Enforce the Law, Crack Down On Imported Cocoa Produced With Child Labor
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 15, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration - Wyden, Merkley Urge FDA to Update Regulations to Ensure U.S. Producers and Consumers Have Access to CBD, Other Hemp-Derived Products
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Jan. 11, 2019
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, FDA - Explain Shutdown's Impact on Health & Food Safety
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 2, 2019
Merkley, Hemp Industry Leaders Mark Hemp Legalization
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Dec. 5, 2018
Letter to the Hon. Scott Gottlieb, Comissioner of the Food and Drug Administration - Lawmakers Keep Pressure on Food and Drug Administration to Go Further in Combating Youth Tobacco Use
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Sept. 26, 2018
Senate Passes Blunt-Merkley Resolution Recognizing Economic & Cultural Contributions of American Viticultural Areas
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
Sept. 12, 2018
Merkley Applauds Fda E-Cigarette Announcement
Sen.Jeff Merkley
April 26, 2018
Letter to Chairman John Hoeven, and Ranking Member Jeff Merkley - Ensure Horse Slaughter Remains Illegal
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Jan. 18, 2018
Johnson, Wyden Introduce CURD Act, Providing Clarity for Consumers
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Dec. 19, 2017
Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader, the Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, the Hon. Thad Cochran, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and the Hon. Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - Continue Defunding USDA Inspections, Ban Horse Meat in US
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
July 28, 2017
Merkley Statement on FDA Delay of E-Cigarette Regulations
Sen.Jeff Merkley
Feb. 15, 2017
Wyden Introduces KOMBUCHA Act
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 15, 2017
Gardner, Polis, Tipton, Introduce KOMBUCHA Act
Sen.Ron Wyden, ...
Nov. 1, 2016
South County Spotlight - Bonamici Makes Afternoon Visit to Columbia County
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
Oct. 31, 2016
Portland Communtiy College - Noted Author and Politicians Talk Debt, Hunger and Rising Costs for Students
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici
July 7, 2016
Schatz, Blumenthal, Wyden, Merkley, Booker Introduce Comprehensive Legislation to Reduce Food Waste
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
July 7, 2016
Merkley Statement on Passage of Anti-Consumer GMO Labeling
Sen.Jeff Merkley
July 6, 2016
Merkley Decries Senate Vote on Anti-Consumer GMO Labeling Bill
Sen.Jeff Merkley
June 30, 2016
Wyden, Merkley Join Effort to Reduce Food Waste
Sen.Jeff Merkley, ...
June 9, 2016
Members and Advocates Call on Congress to Reject the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
Rep.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
March 16, 2016
National Sea Grant College Program Amendments Act of 2015
Sen.Jeff Merkley
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