FOOD see also Agriculture

Addresses

Ukrainian Humanitarian Crisis: Patriarch Filaret, H8855 [1DE]

——— Sviatoslav Shevchuk, H8856 [1DE]

——— Yaakov Dov Bleich, H8856 [1DE]

Amendments

Dept. of Agriculture: repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken (H.R. 2393), S8441 [7DE]

FDA: establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), H5426, H5430, H5431, H5432, H5433 [23JY]

——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), consideration (H. Res. 369), H5355 [22JY]

Taxation: permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), S2870 [13MY], S2943, S2946 [14MY], H4271, H4295 [12JN]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration (H. Res. 101), H999 [12FE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 560), H9284 [11DE]

Articles and editorials

American Flatbread Turns 30, Throws Community Party, S3451 [2JN]

Congress’s Catfish Trade Scam, S3019 [19MY]

Corn Wars—The Farm-by-Farm Fight Between China and the United States To Dominate the Global Food Supply (excerpt), S7251 [8OC]

Let Americans Decide for Themselves on GMOs, H5425 [23JY]

Mandatory GMO Labeling—It’s Your Right To Know, H5423 [23JY]

Paying for Ethanol at the Pump and on the Plate, S3101 [20MY]

U.S. Catfish Program Could Stymie Pacific Trade Pact, 10 Nations Say, S3019 [19MY]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: amend inspection laws to notify consumers of products produced from crops, livestock, or poultry raised on sewage sludge-treated land (see H.R. 737), H811 [4FE]

——— authorize the interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 3563), H6178 [18SE]

——— eliminate direct and indirect subsidies that benefit the production or export of sugar by all major sugar producing and consuming countries (see H. Con. Res. 20), H1499 [27FE]

——— express that specialty crops are vital and propose and enact funding programs that reflect importance and support priorities of specialty crops (see H. Res. 177), H2111 [26MR]

——— increase number of acres on which producers are authorized to grow fruits and vegetables without a resulting reduction in payment acres when the resulting produce is used to help alleviate a food desert (see H.R. 3076), H5236 [15JY]

——— prohibit Federal interference in interstate traffic of unpasteurized milk and milk products in final package form for human consumption between States that allow the sale of such products (see H.R. 3564), H6178 [18SE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 1800), S5170 [16JY] (see S. 2129), S7123 [5OC] (see H.R. 3049), H5171 [14JY]

AID: reform Food for Peace Program (see S. 525), S983 [12FE]

Animals: prohibit the sale or transport of equines or equine parts in interstate or foreign commerce for human consumption (see H.R. 1942), H2416 [22AP]

CARE (organization): anniversary (see S. Res. 321), S8160 [19NO]

Children’s Bill of Rights: establish (see H. Res. 476), H6974 [9OC]

Dept. of Agriculture: amend the fresh fruit and vegetable program under the National School Lunch Program to include canned, dried, frozen, or pureed fruits and vegetables (see S. 2243), S7814 [5NO] (see H.R. 3532), H6135 [17SE]

——— authorize a summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program and allow State flexibility in providing summer meals (see S. 1966), S6380 [5AU]

——— ban meat and poultry products processed in China from school food programs (see H.R. 2152), H2768 [30AP]

——— change eligible foods allowed for purchase under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 2383), H3252 [15MY]

——— clarify availability and appropriateness of training for local food service personnel (see H.R. 3817), H7174 [23OC]

——— establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under the National School Lunch Program (see S. 1539), S4021 [10JN] (see H.R. 2715), H4135 [10JN]

——— establish and implement a plan to promote the use of salad bars in schools participating in the national school lunch program (see H.R. 2627), H3877 [3JN]

——— establish feeding program to provide nutritious food to at-risk students on weekends and extended school holidays during the school year (see H.R. 1676), H2108 [26MR]

——— exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and the preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility (see H.R. 3187), H5465 [23JY]

——— improve access to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program by reducing administrative requirements and award grants to establish a Beyond the Soup Kitchen Pilot Program (see H.R. 4121), H8411 [19NO]

——— improve child nutrition in tribal areas (see S. 1937), S6296 [4AU] (see H.R. 3502), H5975 [11SE]

——— improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see S. 613), S1201 [27FE] (see H.R. 1728), H2111 [26MR]

——— improve inspection services performed at export elevators at export port locations and reauthorize certain authorities relative to grain standards (see H.R. 2088), H2652 [29AP]

——— improve the child and adult care food program (see S. 1833), S5455 [22JY] (see H.R. 3886), H7623 [3NO]

——— increase age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (see S. 1796), S5170 [16JY] (see H.R. 2660), H3913 [4JN]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see S. 540), S1074 [24FE] (see H.R. 3316), H5764 [29JY]

——— make improvements to the food safety education program (see H.R. 3540), H6136 [17SE]

——— modify exception to the work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants (see S. 2420), S8794 [17DE] (see H.R. 1025), H1113 [24FE]

——— preserve access of victims of trafficking to information about their eligibility to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 61), H38 [6JA]

——— prohibit further reductions in sodium levels and reinstate grain-rich requirements applicable to the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see S. 1146), S2567 [30AP] (see H.R. 2508), H3558 [21MY]

——— prohibit implementation of certain nutrition rules on food sold at schools as fundraisers (see H.R. 881), H981 [11FE]

——— prohibit regulations establishing certain limits for the school lunch program (see H.R. 1504), H1803 [19MR]

——— prohibit use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to purchase marijuana products (see H.R. 2331), H3211 [14MY]

——— protect against foodborne illnesses and provide enhanced notification of recalled meat, poultry, eggs, and related food products (see S. 1332), S2850 [13MY]

——— provide flexibility to school food authorities in establishing a price for paid school lunches (see S. 1805), S5210 [21JY]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (see S. 569), S1118 [25FE] (see H.R. 1061), H1163 [25FE]

——— repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken (see H.R. 2393), H3308 [18MY]

——— repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken (H.R. 2393), consideration (see H. Res. 303), H4000 [9JN]

——— repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken and institute voluntary program (see S. 1844), S5526 [23JY]

——— repeal National School Lunch Program paid lunch equity requirements (see H.R. 3307), H5763 [29JY]

——— repeal rule and nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1363), H1635 [13MR]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries to show valid photo identification when purchasing items with program benefits (see S. 57), S58 [7JA] (see H.R. 733), H811 [4FE]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan as determined by the Dept. (see H.R. 3657), H6749 [30SE]

——— use negotiated rulemaking to develop a rule about agriculture quarantine inspection (see H.R. 1091), H1164 [25FE]

Dept. of HHS: enhance and further research prevention and treatment of eating disorders and improve access to treatment (see S. 1865), S5928 [27JY] (see H.R. 2515), H3559 [21MY]

——— establish a pilot program to test the impact of early intervention on prevention, management, and course of eating disorders (see H.R. 4153), H8970 [2DE]

——— establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling and eliminate deceptive claims and update existing nutrition labels (see H.R. 4061), H8359 [18NO]

——— issue guidelines relative to certain primary care Federal health professionals completing continuing medical education on nutrition and require Federal agencies to submit reports relative to such guidelines (see H.R. 3057), H5171 [14JY]

——— prohibit obligation or expenditure of funds for grants to develop or evaluate a video game to train parents in food parenting practices (see H.R. 3405), H5767 [29JY]

——— provide for a grants program to develop and enhance integrated nutrition and physical activity curricula in medical schools (see H.R. 1411), H1721 [17MR]

——— provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (see H.R. 3207), H5466 [23JY]

——— require a safety assessment of food containers composed of bisphenol A and require food packaging containing bisphenol A to be labeled as such (see S. 821), S1660 [19MR]

Developing countries: authorize aid to reduce poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote agricultural-led economic growth, and build resilience among vulnerable populations (see S. 1252), S2730 [7MY] (see H.R. 1567), H1898 [24MR]

Endangered Species Act: exempt importation and exportation of sea urchins and sea cucumbers from licensing requirements (see H.R. 4245), H9306 [11DE]

Every Kid Healthy Week: designate (see H. Res. 190), H2153 [13AP]

FDA: enhance reporting requirements pertaining to use of antimicrobial drugs in food animals (see H.R. 2459), H3388 [19MY]

——— ensure the safety of imported seafood (see S. 190), S283 [20JA]

——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (see H.R. 1599), H2031 [25MR]

——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), consideration (see H. Res. 369), H5329 [21JY]

——— establish single, front-of-package labeling system for all foods required to bear nutrition labeling and eliminate deceptive claims and update existing nutrition labels (see S. 2301), S8079 [18NO]

——— limit quantity of inorganic arsenic in rice and rice products (see H.R. 2529), H3559 [21MY]

——— prohibit use of Federal funds to finalize, implement, or enforce the proposed rule entitled ‘‘Standards for the Growing, Harvesting, Packing, and Holding of Produce for Human Consumption’’ (see S. 496), S982 [12FE]

——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (see S. 511), S983 [12FE] (see H.R. 913), H1032 [12FE]

Fish and fishing: make authority of Washington, Oregon, and California to manage Dungeness crab fisheries permanent (see S. 1143), S2567 [30AP] (see H.R. 2168), H2768 [30AP]

——— prevent escapement of genetically altered salmon (see H.R. 394), H406 [14JA]

——— reduce risks associated with genetically altered salmon (see S. 738), S1495 [12MR]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see S. 287), S589 [28JA] (see H.R. 609), H661 [28JA]

Food waste: decrease incidence (see H.R. 4184), H9025 [7DE]

Health: prevent human health threats posed by the consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see S. 1214), S2688 [6MY]

Health and Fitness Month: designate (see H. Res. 249), H2792 [1MY]

Hunger: increase support for income support and food programs to address hunger in communities (see H. Con. Res. 80), H6749 [30SE]

Medicare: reduce occurrence of diabetes in beneficiaries by extending coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or with risk factors for developing type 2 diabetes (see H.R. 1686), H2109 [26MR]

Medicare/Medicaid: amend qualifications of the director of food services of a skilled nursing facility (see H.R. 3356), H5765 [29JY]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to One Day Food Drive (see H. Res. 170), H1900 [24MR]

National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 230), S5928 [27JY]

Native Americans: provide grants to eligible entities to develop and maintain or improve and expand before school, afterschool, and summer school programs for Indian and Alaska Native students (see S. 1745), S4953 [9JY] (see H.R. 3252), H5588 [28JY]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (see S. 192), S283 [20JA]

Product safety: prohibit the sale of infant formula after the expiration date on the product (see H.R. 2936), H4770 [25JN]

Safety: provide that meat, poultry, and egg products containing certain pathogens or contaminants are adulterated (see H.R. 2303), H2957 [13MY]

——— strengthen Federal consumer product safety programs and activities relative to commercially-marketed seafood (see H.R. 3282), H5762 [29JY]

Schools: require local school wellness policies to include a requirement that students receive a certain amount of school nutrition education per school year (see H.R. 3800), H7137 [22OC]

——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (see H.R. 2407), H3386 [19MY]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 325), S8306 [2DE]

Senior citizens: provide access to health and financial support services (see S. 1574), S4137 [15JN]

Taxation: extend the enhanced deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see H.R. 2161), H2768 [30AP]

——— impose an excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate the revenues from such tax to the prevention, treatment, and research of diet-related health conditions in priority populations (see H.R. 1687), H2109 [26MR]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (see S. 930), S2172 [14AP] (see H.R. 644), H702 [2FE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration (see H. Res. 101), H915 [10FE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration of conference report (see H. Res. 560), H9269 [10DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration of Senate amendments (see H. Res. 305), H4134 [10JN]

——— provide incentives for the establishment of supermarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. 1433), H1768 [18MR]

——— provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat (see H.R. 461), H480 [21JA]

U.S. Grain Standards Act: reauthorize (see S. 1417), S3237 [21MY]

Cloture motions

Taxation: permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), motion to go to conference, S4523 [23JN]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Catfish Inspection Program: Jim Bacchus, Greenberg Traurig, LLP, S3020 [19MY]

——— Matt Walker and Laura Abshire, National Restaurant Association, S3020 [19MY]

——— Pham Quang Vinh, Vietnamese Ambassador, S3021 [19MY]

——— several taxpayer organizations, S3020 [19MY]

Dept. of Agriculture repeal of country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken: several organizations, H4026 [10JN]

Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act: Ben Burkett, National Family Farm Coalition, H5352 [22JY]

——— Chris Waldrop, Consumer Federation of America, H5353 [22JY]

——— Jean Halloran and Urvashi Rangan, Consumers Union, H5352 [22JY]

——— John W. Boyd, Jr., National Black Farmers Association, H5351 [22JY]

——— Jostein Solheim, Ben & Jerry’s Homemade, Inc., H5352 [22JY]

——— Representative Conaway, Committee on Agriculture (House), H5416 [23JY]

——— Representative Upton, Committee on Energy and Commerce (House), H5416 [23JY]

——— Robynn Shrader, National Co+Op Grocers (organization), H5353 [22JY]

——— Scott Faber, Environmental Working Group, H5353 [22JY]

——— several organizations, H5353 [22JY]

——— Tom Colicchio, Food Policy Action (organization), H5353 [22JY]

Ukrainian humanitarian crisis: several religious organizations, H8857 [1DE]

Motions

Taxation: permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), S4523 [23JN], H1014 [12FE], H4295 [12JN], H8838, H8846 [1DE], H9295 [11DE]

Press releases

NFU Reiterates Support for Mandatory GMO Labeling, Opposes Pompeo Bill but Notes Progress: National Farmers Union, H5351 [22JY], H5423 [23JY]

Proclamations

Marie Spooner California 3d Congressional District Woman of the Year: Representative Garamendi, E1344 [24SE]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: importance of farmers, H149 [8JA]

——— reauthorize certain programs, H4547 [23JN]

Alvarado, Nettie: tribute to efforts to deliver groceries to senior citizens in the Albuquerque, NM, area, E644 [1MY]

Atascocita, TX: tribute to Tin Roof BBQ (business), E1434 [6OC]

Athens, GA: anniversary of Athens Area Emergency Food Bank, H8291 [18NO]

Brownsville, TX: anniversary of Brownsville Coffee Shop No. 2, E1635 [17NO]

Burbank, CA: tribute to Porto’s Bakery (business), E1250 [10SE]

Coast Guard: Food for Peace Program funding, H3292 [18MY]

Council Bluffs, IA: anniversary of Pizza King (business), E1502 [21OC]

Dade City, FL: Pearl in the Grove (restaurant) recipient of Florida Trend (publication) Golden Spoon Award, H9034 [8DE]

Dept. of Agriculture: demographics of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program participants, H707 [3FE]

——— importance of Summer Food Service Program to ensure low-income children continue to receive nutritious meals when school is not in session, H5530 [28JY]

——— improve inspection services performed at export elevators at export port locations and reauthorize certain authorities relative to grain standards (H.R. 2088), H3926–H3929 [9JN]

——— modify exception to the work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants (H.R. 1025), E239 [24FE]

——— prohibit implementation of certain nutrition rules on food sold at schools as fundraisers (H.R. 881), H1835 [23MR]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (H.R. 1061), H7199, H7245 [27OC], E1547 [27OC], E1564 [29OC]

——— repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken, H9674 [17DE]

——— repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken (H.R. 2393), H4013, H4016, H4017, H4032–H4039 [10JN], H4339 [12JN], E906 [16JN]

——— repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken (H.R. 2393), consideration (H. Res. 303), H4020–H4030 [10JN]

——— require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits be calculated with reference to the cost of the low-cost food plan as determined by the Dept. (H.R. 3657), H6718 [30SE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H228 [13JA], H1004 [12FE], H1170 [26FE], H1726 [18MR], H1864, H1865 [24MR], H2883 [13MY], H3316 [19MY], H4547 [23JN], H6310, H6315 [29SE], H8345 [18NO], E1407 [1OC]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit funding to change produce sourcing at military commissaries, H4119 [10JN]

Dept. of HHS: provide for a grants program to develop and enhance integrated nutrition and physical activity curricula in medical schools (H.R. 1411), H5855 [9SE]

——— provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity in the U.S. (H.R. 3207), E1117 [23JY]

Developing countries: authorize aid to reduce poverty and hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, promote agricultural-led economic growth, and build resilience among vulnerable populations (H.R. 1567), E1460 [9OC]

District of Columbia: tribute to DC Central Kitchen Culinary Job Training program, E1143 [28JY]

FDA: ensure tribal sovereignty to prohibit or restrict the cultivation of genetically engineered plants on tribal lands, H5431, H5432 [23JY]

——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), H5284 [16JY], H5300, H5308 [21JY], H5338 [22JY], H5408, H5416–H5439 [23JY], E1135 [28JY], E1298 [16SE]

——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), consideration (H. Res. 369), H5345–H5357 [22JY]

——— impact of genetically engineered salmon on wild salmon stocks and the fishing industry, H5425 [23JY]

——— require that genetically engineered food and foods that contain genetically engineered ingredients be labeled accordingly (H.R. 913), H5424, H5430 [23JY]

——— require U.S. companies labeling their products in foreign countries as containing genetically modified organisms to label the equivalent product the same way in the U.S., H5430, H5431 [23JY]

——— standard to limit level of non-toxigenic E. coli found in raw milk cheeses, H9186 [9DE]

Federal aid programs: nutrition assistance programs funding, H7033 [21OC]

Feeding South Florida (organization): tribute, H6315 [29SE]

Finer Foods Inc.: tribute to Thanksgiving donation to families in need in Illinois 10th Congressional District, E1628 [16NO]

Fish and fishing: make authority of Washington, Oregon, and California to manage Dungeness crab fisheries permanent (H.R. 2168), H6819, H6820 [6OC]

Folsom, PA: Ridley School District recipient of State Farm Youth Advisory Board grant for horticulture programs, E1508 [22OC]

Food Research and Action Center (organization): report on Dept. of Agriculture School Breakfast Program, H870 [10FE]

Food Stamp Act: anniversary, E1174 [29JY]

Food waste: decrease incidence (H.R. 4184), H9089 [9DE]

Gastonia, NC: anniversary of Tony’s Ice Cream (business), H9088 [9DE]

Government regulations: exempt from complete analysis of potential impacts of rules on small entities any FDA regulation relating to consumer safety, H828–H830 [5FE]

Harrisburg, PA: tribute to Pennsylvania Farm Show, H141 [8JA]

Hendricks family: Santa Rosa County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1562 [29OC]

Houston, MO: anniversary of Texas County Food Pantry, E294 [3MR]

Hunger: address senior citizen food crisis, H3316 [19MY]

——— address U.S. hunger crisis, H1570 [4MR], H5855 [9SE], H6718 [30SE], H7259 [28OC]

——— recognize hunger problem in U.S. and the importance of food assistance programs, H6315 [29SE]

Hunger Action Month: observance, H6718 [30SE], E1395 [30SE]

Hunters Sharing the Harvest (organization): tribute, H9084 [9DE]

International Agency for Research on Cancer: report classifying processed meats as carcinogenic and red meat as a probable carcinogen, H7200 [27OC]

Jewish Community Services of South Florida: tribute to Milk and Honey food distribution and hurricane preparedness kit assembly for senior citizens event, H5573 [28JY]

Jones, Grant: SBA Washington State Young Entrepreneur of the Year award recipient, E923 [18JN]

Labeling: prohibit use of term ‘‘natural’’ on food consisting of a genetically engineered plant, H5432, H5433 [23JY]

Lakewood, CO: tribute to Natural Grocers Day, E1115 [23JY]

Liberty, SC: tribute to Pickens County Meals on Wheels, H9379 [17DE]

Lucas County, OH: tribute to Summer Meal Partners collaboration of community organizations to raise awareness and increase participation in summer meal programs, E779 [21MY]

Macon, GA: H&H Restaurant named ‘‘most iconic restaurant in Georgia’’ by Thrillist.com (Internet site), E32 [8JA]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: observance, E1389, E1390 [29SE], E1394 [30SE], E1402, E1407 [1OC]

Martinsville, IN: tribute to Martinsville Candy Kitchen, E246 [25FE]

Meals From the Heartland (organization): USA Today Make a Difference Day Award recipient, E620 [29AP]

Meyer, Dennis: Arvada Economic Development Association Lloyd J. King Entrepreneurial Spirit Award recipient, E1484 [20OC]

Mission, TX: tribute to Church of St. Paul’s BBQ Cook-Off, E267 [27FE]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H1748 [18MR]

National Agriculture Week: observance, H1667 [17MR], H1792 [19MR]

National Eating Disorders Awareness Week: observance, H1150 [25FE]

National Farm to School Month: observance, H7245 [27OC]

National Rice Month: observance, H6213 [24SE], H6314 [29SE], E1373 [28SE]

Natural Grocers (business): anniversary, E1137 [28JY]

New Port Richey, FL: Dulcet Restaurant and Lounge recipient of Florida Trend (publication) Golden Spoon Award, H9034 [8DE]

Northampton, MA: tribute to Monte’s March, H8865 [2DE]

Odessa, TX: anniversary of Odessa Chuck Wagon Gang, E373 [23MR]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (S. 192), E1179 [29JY]

Pawtucket, RI: Modern Diner (business) recipient of Food Network Best Diner Dish in America award, H9089 [9DE]

Pearland, TX: tribute to Killen’s Barbeque (restaurant), E966 [24JN]

Pennsylvania State University: anniversary of Berkey Creamery, H3882 [4JN]

Republic, WA: Anderson’s Grocery recipient of Washington Food Industry Association Excellence in Operations Award, E1532 [26OC]

Rolin family: Escambia County, FL, Outstanding Farm Family of the Year award recipient, E1317 [18SE]

Savannah, GA: anniversary of Spanky’s River Street (restaurant), E1829 [18DE]

Schools: reverse declining milk consumption in schools (H.R. 2407), H3648 [2JN]

Spring, TX: tribute to efforts to rebuild Wunsche Brothers Cafe and Saloon after fire, E711 [14MY]

Taxation: make extension of deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory contingent upon no increase in budget deficit, no delay in comprehensive tax reform, and disallowing tax benefits for inverted corporations, H1015 [12FE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), H834 [5FE], H903 [10FE], H1001–H1017 [12FE], H1053 [13FE], H9001 [3DE], E206 [12FE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), conference report, H9210 [10DE], H9286–H9295 [11DE], E1814, E1817 [17DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration (H. Res. 101), H993–H1001 [12FE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration of conference report (H. Res. 560), H9275–H9286 [11DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), consideration of Senate amendments (H. Res. 305), H4227–H4236 [11JN]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), motion to go to conference, H8838 [1DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), motion to instruct conferees, H8846–H8849 [1DE], E1693 [2DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), motion to recommit, H1015 [12FE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), Senate amendments, H4264, H4271–H4335 [12JN], E911 [16JN], E935 [19JN]

——— provide incentives for the establishment of supermarkets in certain underserved areas (H.R. 1433), E363 [18MR]

Ukraine: provide aid for mental health services, E1691 [1DE]

——— provide humanitarian assistance, H6257 [25SE], H8854–H8858 [1DE], E1726 [8DE], E1753 [9DE]

University of Minnesota: tribute to Minnesota Farm Family of the Year award recipients, H5474 [27JY]

Wheat Ridge, CO: La Fonda Mexican Restaurant (business) recipient of Wheat Ridge Business Association City Council Partnership Award, E1508 [22OC]

Remarks in Senate

Africa: review South Africa trade practices relative to poultry, S2834 [13MY]

Agriculture: impact of country of origin labeling regulations on trade relations, S2324 [22AP]

——— require country of origin labeling requirements of food sold in the U.S., S3047 [19MY], S3100 [20MY], S3297 [22MY]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (S. 2129), S7127 [5OC], S7130 [6OC]

American Flatbread Co.: anniversary, S3451 [2JN]

Arkansas Farm Bureau: tribute to Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award finalists, S5125 [15JY]

Baton Rouge, LA: tribute to Raising Cane’s Chicken Fingers (business), S3182 [20MY]

Bethlehem, CT: anniversary of March Farm, S7589 [28OC]

Children and youth: impact of budget cuts on Federal aid programs for children, S1775–S1777 [24MR]

Climate: impact of global warming on human conflict, violence, and stability of governments, S2350 [22AP]

Dept. of Agriculture: extend authorization of Summer Food Service Program and National School Lunch Program, S7072 [1OC]

——— improve the child and adult care food program (S. 1833), S7894 [10NO]

——— increase age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (S. 1796), S7894 [10NO]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (S. 540), S1077 [24FE]

——— marketing grants funding, S2595 [4MY]

——— modify exception to the work requirement for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program applicants, S1864 [25MR]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (S. 569), S1120 [25FE]

——— repeal a duplicative inspection and grading program for catfish, S3017–S3022 [19MY], S3294 [22MY]

——— repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken, S5489 [23JY]

——— repeal country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken and institute voluntary program (S. 1844), S5528 [23JY], S5900–S5903 [27JY]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S6885 [22SE]

——— tribute to Summer Food Service Program, S4131 [15JN]

Dept. of HHS: require a safety assessment of food containers composed of bisphenol A and require food packaging containing bisphenol A to be labeled as such (S. 821), S1667 [19MR]

FDA: approval of genetically-engineered salmon for food, S8137 [19NO]

——— establish Federal labeling standards for food with genetically modified ingredients and natural foods (H.R. 1599), S8290 [2DE], S8339 [3DE], S8475 [8DE]

——— require labeling of genetically-engineered salmon, S8137 [19NO]

Food Safety Administration: establish (S. 287), S830 [5FE]

Foreign trade: ensure trade agreements do not weaken or diminish food safety standards and promote strong food safety laws and regulations, S3044 [19MY]

GAO: release of report on senior citizen hunger, S4196 [16JN]

Krotz Springs, LA: tribute to Billy’s Boudin & Cracklin, S672 [30JA]

Lake Charles, LA: tribute to Darrell’s (restaurant), S1156 [26FE]

Las Vegas, NV: anniversary of Culinary Workers Union Local 226, S8630 [14DE]

National Lobster Day: designate (S. Res. 230), S6426 [5AU], S6802 [17SE]

National Rice Month: anniversary, S7208 [7OC]

New Orleans, LA: tribute to Cook Me Somethin’ Mister! (business), S7410 [21OC]

——— tribute to District—Donuts, Sliders, Brew (business), S3402 [1JN]

Older Americans Act: reauthorize (S. 192), S4196 [16JN], S5154, S5158–S5163 [16JY], S5206 [21JY]

Renewable energy: impact of corn ethanol mandate for renewable fuel on food resources, S3100 [20MY]

S & W Wholesale Foods, L.L.C.: tribute, S237 [16JA]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 325), S8319 [2DE]

Taxation: permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), S2255 [16AP], S2261 [20AP], S2835, S2841–S2845 [13MY], S2897, S2899–S2901, S2903–S2906, S2914, S2919, S2946 [14MY], S3231 [21MY], S3285, S3286 [22MY]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), conference report, S8591 [10DE]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), House amendment, S4523, S4526 [23JN], S4572, S4584, S4609 [24JN]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (H.R. 644), unanimous-consent agreement, S2834 [13MY], S4554 [23JN], S4579, S4583 [24JN]

——— permanently extend and expand deduction for charitable contributions of food inventory (S. 930), S2174, S2175 [14AP]

2 Sisters’ Salsa Co.: tribute, S7410 [21OC]

Waters, Alice: National Endowment for the Humanities National Humanities Medal recipient, S8238 [1DE]

Wildy family: Arkansas Farm Bureau Arkansas Farm Family of the Year award recipient, S8723 [16DE]

Wisner, LA: tribute to Haring Catfish (business), S3182 [20MY]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3049) (H. Rept. 114–205), H5171 [14JY]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 1800) (S. Rept. 114–82), S5169 [16JY]

Consideration of H.R. 636, America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act, and H.R. 644, America Gives More Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 101) (H. Rept. 114–23), H915 [10FE]

Consideration of H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 369) (H. Rept. 114–216), H5329 [21JY]

Consideration of H.R. 2685, Dept. of Defense Appropriations and H.R. 2393, Dept. of Agriculture Repeal of Country of Origin Labeling Requirements for Beef, Pork, and Chicken: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 303) (H. Rept. 114–145), H4000 [9JN]

Consideration of Senate Amendment to H.R. 1314, Trade Act and Senate Amendments to H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 305) (H. Rept. 114–146), H4134 [10JN]

Dept. of Agriculture Improvement of Inspection Services Performed at Export Elevators at Port Locations and Reauthorization of Authorities Relative to Grain Standards: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2088) (H. Rept. 114–133), H3581 [29MY]

Dept. of Agriculture Repeal of Country of Origin Labeling Requirements for Beef, Pork, and Chicken: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 2393) (H. Rept. 114–131), H3581 [29MY]

Fighting Hunger Incentive Act: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 644) (H. Rept. 114–18), H865 [9FE]

Older Americans Act Reauthorization: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (Senate) (S. 192), S736 [3FE]

Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act: Committee on Agriculture (House) (H.R. 1599) (H. Rept. 114–208), H5289 [16JY], H5329 [21JY]

U.S. Grain Standards Act Reauthorization: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 1417), S3236 [21MY]

West Coast Dungeness Crab Management Act: Committee on Natural Resources (House) (H.R. 2168) (H. Rept. 114–274), H6748 [30SE]

Statements

Repeal Country of Origin Labeling Requirements for Beef, Pork, and Chicken: Gerry Ritz, Canadian Agriculture Minister and Ed Fast, Canadian International Trade Minister, S5490 [23JY]

Texts of

H. Res. 101, consideration of H.R. 644, America Gives More Act and H.R. 636, America’s Small Business Tax Relief Act, H993 [12FE]

H. Res. 303, consideration of H.R. 2685, Dept. of Defense appropriations and H.R. 2393, Dept. of Agriculture repeal of country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken, H4020 [10JN]

H. Res. 305, consideration of Senate amendment to H.R. 1314, Trade Act and Senate amendments to H.R. 644, Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act, H4227 [11JN]

H. Res. 369, consideration of H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act and H.R. 1734, Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act, H5345 [22JY]

H.R. 644, America Gives More Act, H1002 [12FE]

H.R. 1599, Safe and Accurate Food Labeling Act, H5426–H5430 [23JY]

H.R. 2088, Dept. of Agriculture inspection services performed at export elevators at export port locations improvement and grain standards authorities reauthorization, H3926–H3928 [9JN]

H.R. 2168, West Coast Dungeness Crab Management Act, H6819 [6OC]

H.R. 2393, Dept. of Agriculture repeal of country of origin labeling requirements for beef, pork, and chicken, H4032 [10JN]

S. 192, Older Americans Act reauthorization, S5158–S5162 [16JY]

S. 287, Safe Food Act, S592–S600 [28JA]

S. 569, Farm to School Act, S1121 [25FE]

S. Res. 230, National Lobster Day, S5932 [27JY]

S. Res. 321, CARE (organization) anniversary, S8166 [19NO]

S. Res. 325, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S8307 [2DE]