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March 22, 2022 Murray, Casey Statements on "Troubling" FDA Report on Abbott Contaminated Formula Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 18, 2022 Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
March 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hoeven Joins Bicameral, Bipartisan Effort Urging USDA to Expedite Fresh Potato Exports to Mexico Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues: U.S. Potato Export Agreement Must Be Honored, Expedited Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
March 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - U.S. Potato Export Agreement Must Be Honored, Expedited Write Bipartisan Leaders Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 3, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students Sen. Patty Murray, ...
March 3, 2022 Reps. Huffman and Smith Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices Rep. Adam Smith, ...
March 2, 2022 Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Rep. Dan Newhouse
Jan. 28, 2022 Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, FDA Acting Commissioner - Bicameral Health Committee Leaders Request Update from FDA on Delayed MDUFA Agreement Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Brown, Colleagues Lead Call to Release Funds to Help Meet Global Hunger Needs Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Mullin Leads Letter Urging USDA to Increase Number of Meat Inspectors, Offers Long-Term Solution to Biden Administration's Meat Pricing Plan Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Virginia Agritourism Businesses Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "We fought for enforcement of provisions in the USMCA to make sure WA state's dairy producers were operating on a fair playing field because, simply put, Canada wasn't playing by the rules. This ruling is a win for our state's farmers." Sen. Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 McGovern, Newhouse, Pingree, Walorski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Increase Food Donations and Prevent Hunger Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Pingree, Newhouse, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency - Help for MN Livestock Producers Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 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 Sen. Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Adams and Panetta Urge Congressional Leadership to Maintain $7.75 Billion in Agriculture Research Funding in Build Back Better Agenda Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Rep. Schrier's Bill to Clean-up Damaged Forest Lands Passed Unanimously Out of Committee Rep. Kim Schrier
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Expanding Agricultural Assistance to Washington and Oregon Farmers Rep. Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 12, 2021 Letter to Port Envoy Porcari - 8th District Agriculture Supply Chain Disruptions Rep. Kim Schrier
Oct. 8, 2021 Congressman Newhouse: The Impact of Democrats' Policies on Rural America Rep. Dan Newhouse
Oct. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Hire State USDA Leadership Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Reduce Food Waste in Schools, Supporting our Growers Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2021 House Committee Unanimously Passes Newhouse Bill to Preserve Agricultural Fairs in Central Washington Rep. Dan Newhouse
Aug. 20, 2021 Senator Murray Highlights New Relief Measure for Agricultural Producers as Extreme Drought Continues to Grip Washington State Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Administrator Kevin Shea, Administrator of the US Department of Agriculture - Reps. Newhouse and Thompson Request USDA Support in Battle Against Little Cherry Disease Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 9, 2021 Column - America's Food Supply Is at Risk Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representative Angie Craig, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Take Additional Steps to Support Small and Regional Meat & Poultry Processing Facilities Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
July 29, 2021 Murray, Cantwell Applaud $40M Investment to Launch UW-led and WSU-led Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes Sen. Patty Murray
July 29, 2021 Cantwell, Murray Applaud $40M Investment to Launch UW-Led and WSU-Led Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes Sen. Maria Cantwell
July 28, 2021 House Agriculture Committee Approves Newhouse-Led Disaster Relief Bill Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 27, 2021 Senator Murray, Representative DelBene, Western State Lawmakers Push for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat Sen. Patty Murray
July 27, 2021 Letter to Tom Vilsack Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Pushing Feds for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat Sen. Maria Cantwell, ...
July 21, 2021 Senator Murray Announces Important Disaster Relief for Washington Farmers Impacted by Drought Sen. Patty Murray
July 13, 2021 Newhouse Provides Critical Relief for Agriculture Industry, Expands Labor Access Rep. Dan Newhouse
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
July 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Panetta Leads Colleagues In Urging House Leadership To Include Agricultural Research In Any Comprehensive Infrastructure Package Rep. Suzan DelBene, ...
June 30, 2021 Newhouse Protects U.S. Food Supply From Chinese Influence Rep. Dan Newhouse
June 21, 2021 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Applaud Improving Salmon Runs for Snake River Rep. Dan Newhouse
May 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Meijer, Pappas Lead Bipartisan Push for PFAS Funding in Infrastructure Bill Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
May 27, 2021 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 Rep. Kim Schrier, ...
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. Suzan DelBene, ...
May 5, 2021 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 Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
May 5, 2021 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 Rep. Rick Larsen, ...
April 30, 2021 Defazio Leads Organic Caucus in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Organic Standards, Cut Through Federal Bureaucracy Rep. Dan Newhouse, ...
Date Title Politician
March 22, 2022 Murray, Casey Statements on "Troubling" FDA Report on Abbott Contaminated Formula Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 18, 2022 Letter to Jason Kearns, Chair of the International Trade Commission - Grassley, Colleagues Urge Immediate Action To Bring Down Fertilizer Costs Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
March 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Hoeven Joins Bicameral, Bipartisan Effort Urging USDA to Expedite Fresh Potato Exports to Mexico Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 16, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Sen. Cramer, Colleagues: U.S. Potato Export Agreement Must Be Honored, Expedited Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
March 15, 2022 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - U.S. Potato Export Agreement Must Be Honored, Expedited Write Bipartisan Leaders Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 3, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Warner & Kaine Urge Changes to SNAP Benefits Guidance to Address Food Insecurity among Students Sen.Patty Murray, ...
March 3, 2022 Reps. Huffman and Smith Introduce the Voluntary Grazing Permit Retirement Act to Promote Smart Land-Use Practices Rep.Adam Smith, ...
March 2, 2022 Newhouse Honors Veterans in Wreath-Laying Ceremony at Tomb of the Unknown Soldier Rep.Dan Newhouse
Jan. 28, 2022 Letter to Dr. Janet Woodcock, FDA Acting Commissioner - Bicameral Health Committee Leaders Request Update from FDA on Delayed MDUFA Agreement Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture and Samantha Power, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development - Brown, Colleagues Lead Call to Release Funds to Help Meet Global Hunger Needs Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Jan. 26, 2022 Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President of the United States of America - Lofgren, Panetta, Costa & Bipartisan Colleagues Urge Biden Admin to Take Further Action to Ease Supply Chain Problems, Allow American Farmers to Fairly Compete Globally Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 18, 2022 Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Mullin Leads Letter Urging USDA to Increase Number of Meat Inspectors, Offers Long-Term Solution to Biden Administration's Meat Pricing Plan Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Letter to Hon. Katherine Tai, US Trade Representative, and Hon. Tom Vilsack, US Secretary of Agriculture - Rep. Mann Urges U.S. to Hold India Accountable on Trade Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 13, 2022 Wexton Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Support Virginia Agritourism Businesses Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Jan. 4, 2022 Tweet - "We fought for enforcement of provisions in the USMCA to make sure WA state's dairy producers were operating on a fair playing field because, simply put, Canada wasn't playing by the rules. This ruling is a win for our state's farmers." Sen.Patty Murray
Dec. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State; Hon. Alejandro Mayorkas, Secretary of Homeland Security - Visa Processing to Address Farm Labor Shortages Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 13, 2021 McGovern, Newhouse, Pingree, Walorski Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Increase Food Donations and Prevent Hunger Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 7, 2021 Pingree, Newhouse, Blumenthal Reintroduce Bicameral Bill to Standardize Food Date Labels, Cut Food Waste Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Dec. 2, 2021 Letter to Hon. Zach Ducheneaux, Administrator U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency - Help for MN Livestock Producers Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Nov. 17, 2021 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 Sen.Patty Murray, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Hon. Chuck Schumer, Senate Majority Leader - Reps. Adams and Panetta Urge Congressional Leadership to Maintain $7.75 Billion in Agriculture Research Funding in Build Back Better Agenda Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 21, 2021 Rep. Schrier's Bill to Clean-up Damaged Forest Lands Passed Unanimously Out of Committee Rep.Kim Schrier
Oct. 19, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Expanding Agricultural Assistance to Washington and Oregon Farmers Rep.Marilyn Strickland, ...
Oct. 12, 2021 Letter to Port Envoy Porcari - 8th District Agriculture Supply Chain Disruptions Rep.Kim Schrier
Oct. 8, 2021 Congressman Newhouse: The Impact of Democrats' Policies on Rural America Rep.Dan Newhouse
Oct. 4, 2021 Letter to Hon. Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture - Hire State USDA Leadership Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 30, 2021 Newhouse Introduces Legislation to Reduce Food Waste in Schools, Supporting our Growers Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Sept. 21, 2021 House Committee Unanimously Passes Newhouse Bill to Preserve Agricultural Fairs in Central Washington Rep.Dan Newhouse
Aug. 20, 2021 Senator Murray Highlights New Relief Measure for Agricultural Producers as Extreme Drought Continues to Grip Washington State Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 20, 2021 Letter to Administrator Kevin Shea, Administrator of the US Department of Agriculture - Reps. Newhouse and Thompson Request USDA Support in Battle Against Little Cherry Disease Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 11, 2021 Letter to Hon. Joe Biden, President of the United States - ICYMI: Feenstra Urges Biden to Back Off Plan to Cap Like-Kind Exchanges Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
Aug. 9, 2021 Column - America's Food Supply Is at Risk Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 30, 2021 Letter to Hon. Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Representative Angie Craig, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Take Additional Steps to Support Small and Regional Meat & Poultry Processing Facilities Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
July 29, 2021 Murray, Cantwell Applaud $40M Investment to Launch UW-led and WSU-led Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes Sen.Patty Murray
July 29, 2021 Cantwell, Murray Applaud $40M Investment to Launch UW-Led and WSU-Led Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes Sen.Maria Cantwell
July 28, 2021 House Agriculture Committee Approves Newhouse-Led Disaster Relief Bill Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 27, 2021 Senator Murray, Representative DelBene, Western State Lawmakers Push for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat Sen.Patty Murray
July 27, 2021 Letter to Tom Vilsack Thomas J. Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Pushing Feds for More Relief Following Historic Wildfires, Droughts, Heat Sen.Maria Cantwell, ...
July 21, 2021 Senator Murray Announces Important Disaster Relief for Washington Farmers Impacted by Drought Sen.Patty Murray
July 13, 2021 Newhouse Provides Critical Relief for Agriculture Industry, Expands Labor Access Rep.Dan Newhouse
July 12, 2021 Letter to Hon. Michael Regan, Administrator of Environmental Protection Agency; and Jaime Pinkham, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works - Daines to Biden Administration: Don't Rewrite Navigable Waters Protection Rule, Support Montana Farmers, Ranchers Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
July 7, 2021 Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Rep. Panetta Leads Colleagues In Urging House Leadership To Include Agricultural Research In Any Comprehensive Infrastructure Package Rep.Suzan DelBene, ...
June 30, 2021 Newhouse Protects U.S. Food Supply From Chinese Influence Rep.Dan Newhouse
June 21, 2021 Newhouse, McMorris Rodgers Applaud Improving Salmon Runs for Snake River Rep.Dan Newhouse
May 28, 2021 Letter to the Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, and the Hon. Kevin McCarthy, Minority Leader of the U.S. House of Representatives - Meijer, Pappas Lead Bipartisan Push for PFAS Funding in Infrastructure Bill Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
May 27, 2021 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 Rep.Kim Schrier, ...
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.Suzan DelBene, ...
May 5, 2021 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 Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
May 5, 2021 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 Rep.Rick Larsen, ...
April 30, 2021 Defazio Leads Organic Caucus in Introducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Organic Standards, Cut Through Federal Bureaucracy Rep.Dan Newhouse, ...
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