FOOD related term(s) Agriculture

Amendments

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of health screenings, medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (H.R. 3239), consideration (H. Res. 509), H7263 [24JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S5951, S5978–S6046 [22OC], S6098–S6133 [23OC], S6165–S6175 [24OC], S6183, S6185, S6186, S6194–S6204 [28OC], S6248–S6254 [29OC], S6306 [30OC], S6311–S6315, S6321 [31OC], S6722, S6723 [20NO], S6734 [21NO], H4780, H4804 [19JN], H4940, H4941, H4943, H4944, H4945, H4960 [20JN], H8972, H9035 [19NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4787 [19JN]

Articles and editorials

Before You Pour All That Maple Syrup on Your Pancakes, Here’s What You Should Know About It, S6387 [5NO]

Lawyers Say Migrant Children Are Living in ‘Traumatic and Dangerous’ Conditions at Border Detention Site, H5237 [27JN]

Shark Fin Is Banned in 12 U.S. States—But It’s Still on the Menu, H9079–H9081 [20NO]

Vote on the Green New Deal, S1317 [13FE]

Bills and resolutions

Agriculture: 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. 7), H1211 [24JA]

——— impose a moratorium on large agribusiness, food and beverage manufacturing, and grocery retail mergers and establish a commission to review such mergers and antitrust oversight of farm and food sectors (see S. 1596), S3059 [22MY] (see H.R. 2933), H4119 [22MY]

——— 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. 5410), H10257 [12DE]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (see S. 2522), S5602 [19SE] (see H.R. 265), H280 [8JA] (see H.R. 3164), H4348 [6JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 265), consideration (see H. Res. 28), H280 [8JA]

American Peanut Shellers Association: anniversary (see S. Res. 196), S2743 [8MY] (see H. Res. 196), H2614 [8MR]

Armed Forces: provide coverage for eating disorders under the TRICARE program for members, certain former members, and their dependents (see S. 2673), S6091 [23OC] (see H.R. 2767), H3841 [15MY]

Brazil: establish working group to evaluate food safety threat posed by beef and poultry imported from Brazil (see S. 1124), S2386 [10AP]

Budget: subject certain direct spending programs to annual appropriations (see H.R. 5538), H12308 [3JA]

Children and youth: prevent exposure to pesticide chlorpyrifos through certain school meal programs (see S. 1187), S2434 [11AP]

——— support infant nutrition through improved breastfeeding practices (see H. Res. 545), H7528 [30AU]

Civil liberties: constitutional amendment to recognize and secure fundamental right to life, liberty, and property, which includes housing, health care, education, and nutrition (see H.J. Res. 54), H2917 [28MR]

Crime: prohibit slaughter of horses for human consumption (see S. 2006), S4628 [27JN]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow certain producers who harvest or graze covered crops planted as a result of a prevent planting to be eligible for certain crop insurance (see H.R. 3183), H4388 [10JN]

——— allow infant food combinations and dinners as WIC-eligible foods (see H.R. 3818), H5999 [17JY]

——— allow interstate sale of State-inspected meat and poultry (see S. 1720), S3250 [5JN]

——— allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (see S. 1810), S3363 [12JN] (see H.R. 832), H1282 [29JA]

——— allow schools to use geographic preference in order to procure locally grown, raised, and caught food (see H.R. 3220), H4626 [12JN]

——— anniversary of Food and Nutrition Service (see S. Con. Res. 24), S5249 [31JY]

——— clarify and expand food donation by increasing liability protections, creating new ways to donate, and eliminating food waste (see S. 3141), S7208 [19DE]

——— clarify availability and appropriateness of training for local school food service personnel (see S. 2331), S5195 [30JY] (see H.R. 2651), H3679 [9MY]

——— eliminate reduced price breakfasts and lunches, require income guidelines for determining eligibility for free meals, and base such eligibility on a certain percentage of the poverty-level (see H.R. 5308), H9293 [5DE]

——— enhance direct certification under National School Lunch Program (see S. 2760), S6333 [31OC]

——— enhance urban agriculture (see H.R. 5266), H9179 [26NO]

——— ensure ‘‘Product of the U.S.A.’’ label only goes on beef and beef products exclusively derived from animals born, raised, and slaughtered in the U.S. (see S. 2744), S6299 [30OC]

——— ensure public disclosure of nutrition standards compliance by school food authorities (see H.R. 3049), H4180 [30MY]

——— ensure that any food that may be served as part of a reimbursable meal under national school lunch or breakfast programs may be sold in schools (see H.R. 3291), H4700 [14JN]

——— establish a grant program to appoint nutrition coordinators to oversee school nutrition policies in local educational agencies (see H.R. 1886), H2827 [26MR]

——— establish a grant program to provide grants to local agencies and clinics to improve health of mothers and infants (see H.R. 3117), H4341 [5JN]

——— establish a permanent, nationwide summer electronic benefits transfer for children program under National School Lunch Program (see S. 1941), S4169 [20JN] (see H.R. 3378), H5005 [20JN]

——— establish a pilot program for serving meals in community colleges (see H.R. 4065), H7466 [25JY]

——— establish a program for procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals under National School Lunch Program (see S. 1952), S4504 [25JN] (see H.R. 3492), H5167 [25JN]

——— establish a waiver from matching requirement for certain grants under Specialty Crop Research Initiative (see H.R. 3952), H7377 [24JY]

——— exempt from inspection the slaughter of animals and preparation of carcasses conducted at a custom slaughter facility (see S. 1620), S3059 [22MY] (see H.R. 2859), H4063 [21MY]

——— expand eligibility of college students to participate in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 2143), S4907 [17JY] (see H.R. 3809), H5999 [17JY]

——— expand use of salad bars in schools under National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 2688), H3727 [10MY]

——— give schools flexibility to receive, store, and distribute food donations from charitable organizations on campus (see H.R. 2706), H3788 [14MY]

——— 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. 1470), H2314 [28FE]

——— improve Child and Adult Care Food Program (see S. 2501), S5577 [18SE]

——— improve child nutrition in tribal areas (see S. 1307), S2613 [2MY] (see H.R. 2494), H3439 [2MY]

——— improve direct certification and community eligibility for school meal programs (see S. 2692), S6155 [24OC] (see H.R. 5283), H9221 [3DE]

——— improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (see S. 1908), S3844 [19JN] (see H.R. 2818), H3924 [16MY]

——— improve food safety education program (see H.R. 4466), H7901 [24SE]

——— improve National School Lunch Program requirements (see S. 2752), S6300 [30OC]

——— improve nutritional and other program requirements relative to purchases of locally produced food under National School Lunch Program (see S. 1817), S3363 [12JN]

——— include eating disorders prevention within Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Grant Program (see H.R. 2625), H3678 [9MY]

——— increase age of eligibility for children to receive benefits under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC (see S. 2358), S5247 [31JY]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (see S. 1949), S4455 [24JN] (see H.R. 3444), H5075 [24JN]

——— make certain multivitamin-mineral dietary supplements eligible for purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see S. 1717), S3250 [5JN] (see H.R. 3142), H4343 [5JN]

——— make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance from Community Food Projects Competitive Grant Program (see H.R. 1723), H2716 [13MR]

——— make local livestock and meat procurement for school lunch programs a priority and include ranching educational activities in Farm to School Program (see H.R. 3090), H4312 [4JN]

——— prevent changing of regulations governing provision of waivers under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5349), H9346 [6DE]

——— prioritize funding for an expanded and sustained national investment in agriculture research (see S. 2458), S5407 [10SE] (see H.R. 4714), H8226 [17OC]

——— provide alternative delivery options for Summer Food Service Program (see S. 1918), S4168 [20JN]

——— provide categorical eligibility for free lunch and breakfast for certain children in kinship care under national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 4259), H7559 [9SE]

——— provide for defense of agriculture and food through the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (see S. 2695), S6155 [24OC]

——— provide for parity for Guam and the Virgin Islands under national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 1352), H2101 [25FE]

——— provide for participation of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 677), S1705 [6MR] (see H.R. 1576), H2504 [6MR]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (see S. 2026), S4628 [27JN] (see H.R. 3562), H5257 [27JN]

——— reform Federal sugar program (see S. 2568), S5747 [26SE] (see H.R. 4521), H8053 [26SE]

——— remove certain limitations relative to commodity assistance for school breakfast programs (see H.R. 4265), H7596 [10SE]

——— repeal rule and nutrition standards that impose caloric limits in the national school lunch and breakfast programs (see H.R. 771), H1210 [24JA]

——— repeal sugar program and certain other programs relating to sugar (see H.R. 3705), H5726 [11JY]

——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 2809), H3924 [16MY]

——— require a school food authority to make publicly available any waiver of Buy American Act requirements for the National School Lunch Program (see H.R. 1066), H1460 [7FE]

——— require a study of the time and duration of school lunch periods (see H.R. 5463), H10609 [17DE]

——— require consideration of assets of a household for broad-based categorical eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 2359), S5247 [31JY]

——— require purchases of agricultural commodities under Food Purchase and Distribution Program be from domestically owned enterprises (see H.R. 2362), H3283 [25AP] (see H.R. 2712), H3788 [14MY]

——— require schools participating in school meal programs to provide free meals to all children, incentivize local food procurement, improve reimbursements, and assist food purchases during the summer (see S. 2609), S5841 [16OC] (see H.R. 4684), H8143 [15OC]

——— require States to include a photograph on electronic benefit cards issued to provide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 5235), H9168 [21NO]

——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (see H.R. 3125), H4342 [5JN]

——— strengthen Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for families, adults looking for work, seniors, and the disabled (see H.R. 1368), H2233 [26FE]

——— treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work in determining Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility (see H.R. 4297), H7704 [12SE]

Dept. of Education: collect data on food and housing insecurity on college campuses and connect eligible students with available resources to combat food insecurity (see S. 2110), S4821 [15JY] (see H.R. 3718), H5726 [11JY]

——— identify students at institutions of higher education eligible for certain public welfare programs and award grants to provide for basic needs of such students (see S. 2225), S5012 [23JY] (see H.R. 4968), H8718 [31OC]

——— increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 3101), H4341 [5JN]

——— make information on nutrition assistance programs eligibility available to college students (see H.R. 3743), H5774 [12JY]

——— require institutions of higher education to notify students receiving work-study assistance about potential eligibility for Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 4637), H8110 [11OC]

——— require local educational agencies to implement a policy on allergy bullying (see H.R. 5414), H10257 [12DE]

Dept. of HHS: develop a guide on evidence-based strategies for building and maintaining effective obesity prevention and control programs (see S. 1805), S3363 [12JN]

——— establish grants to purchase, customize, or repair vehicles with hot and cold food storage to deliver meals to older individuals through Congregate Nutrition Program or Home-Delivered Nutrition Program (see S. 1674), S3106 [23MY]

——— provide for a grants program to develop and enhance integrated nutrition and physical activity curricula in medical schools (see H.R. 1888), H2827 [26MR]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (see H.R. 3670), H5583 [10JY]

——— ensure U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for individuals in custody (see H. Con. Res. 17), H1517 [11FE]

——— increase number of Agriculture Specialists and support staff in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (see S. 2107), S4807 [11JY] (see H.R. 4482), H7901 [24SE]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of health screenings, medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (H.R. 3239), consideration (see H. Res. 509), H7239 [23JY]

Dept. of Transportation: modify definition of agricultural commodities to include horticultural and aquacultural products to exempt companies from certain shipping regulations (see S. 2025), S4628 [27JN]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (see H. Res. 445), H4769 [18JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration of Senate amendment (see H. Res. 708), H8957 [18NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (see H. Con. Res. 75), H9057 [19NO]

Diseases and disorders: improve health and safety of those living with food allergies and related disorders, including anaphylaxis, food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome, and eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases (see H.R. 2117), H3128 [8AP]

FDA: amend market name of genetically altered salmon (see S. 282), S769 [30JA] (see H.R. 1103), H1462 [7FE]

——— codify definition of beef for labeling purposes, reinforce existing misbranding provisions to eliminate consumer confusion, and enhance Dept. of Agriculture labeling enforcement measures (see S. 3016), S6992 [11DE] (see H.R. 4881), H8538 [28OC]

——— deem per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances used in food containers or cookware as unsafe and implement a ban on use in such products (see H.R. 2827), H3962 [17MY]

——— define the term natural cheese (see S. 1669), S3105 [23MY] (see H.R. 4487), H7988 [25SE]

——— prevent human health threats posed by consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (see H.R. 875), H1333 [30JA] (see H.R. 961), H1349 [4FE]

——— prohibit sale of infant formula after the expiration date on the product (see H.R. 2267), H3255 [10AP]

——— prohibit sale of poppy seeds, or food that contains poppy seeds, with unsafe levels of certain opiates (see S. 1016), S2240 [3AP] (see H.R. 2078), H3068 [3AP]

——— provide authority to investigate animal feeding operations near produce farms where foodborne illness outbreaks occur to better determine the root causes of such outbreaks (see S. 2958), S6756 [21NO] (see H.R. 5415), H10257 [12DE]

——— provide authority to prohibit water buffalo products from being marketed as buffalo and clarify that buffalo is common name for bison (see S. 2479), S5493 [16SE]

——— require enforcement of labeling regulations against misbranded imitation dairy products such as milk, cheese, or yogurt (see S. 792), S1898 [14MR] (see H.R. 1769), H2743 [14MR]

Federal agencies and departments: improve reporting about animal testing and alternative test method use by Federal agencies (see H.R. 249), H228 [4JA]

Federal aid programs: establish a grant program to provide certain eligible entities engaged in food recovery with grants to support certain costs (see H.R. 4541), H8079 [27SE]

Fish and fishing: address threat to national security from illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing and associated illegal activity and prevent illegal trade of seafood and seafood products (see S. 1269), S2569 [1MY]

——— prevent escapement of genetically altered salmon (see H.R. 1105), H1462 [7FE]

Food for Peace Act: recognize continued success and prioritization of funding (see H. Res. 742), H9294 [5DE]

Food Safety Administration: establish (see S. 1995), S4566 [26JN] (see H.R. 4755), H8258 [18OC]

GAO: provide for a study on protection of Native American seeds and traditional foods (see S. 2241), S5013 [23JY] (see H.R. 3916), H7241 [23JY]

——— study and report on effects of food additives on children’s health (see H.R. 2269), H3255 [10AP]

Government regulations: clarify oversight and jurisdiction over regulation, inspection, and labeling of cell-cultured meat and poultry (see S. 1056), S2270 [4AP]

——— provide for regulation, inspection, and labeling of food produced using animal cell culture technology (see S. 3053), S7048 [16DE]

——— address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and hazardous and other wastes, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (H. Res. 109), consideration (see H. Res. 132), H2032 [14FE]

Health and Fitness Month: designate (see H. Res. 362), H3501 [8MY]

Hunger: recognize importance of U.S. leadership to accelerate global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and support AID commitment to global nutrition through its multi-sectoral strategy (see S. Res. 260), S4456 [24JN]

——— recognize importance of U.S. leadership to accelerate global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and support commitment of AID to global nutrition through its multi-sectoral nutrition strategy (see H. Res. 189), H2584 [7MR]

Immigration: protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (see S. 2113), S4821 [15JY] (see H.R. 3918), H7241 [23JY]

Insurance: provide for coverage of medically necessary food and vitamins and individual amino acids for digestive and inherited metabolic disorders under Federal health programs and private health insurance (see H.R. 2501), H3439 [2MY]

Interagency Board for Empowering Low-Income Families: establish to allow States to experiment with new approaches that integrate Federal programs to provide more coordinated and holistic solutions to families in need (see S. 2416), S5311 [1AU]

International Year of the Salmon: observance (see S. Res. 251), S3477 [13JN] (see H. Res. 421), H4313 [4JN]

Labeling: establish requirements for quality and discard dates that are, at the option of food labelers, included in food packaging (see S. 2337), S5196 [30JY] (see H.R. 3981), H7463 [25JY]

——— support legislation to reinstate country-of-origin labeling for pork and beef (see S. Res. 391), S6333 [31OC]

Malnutrition Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 338), S5706 [25SE]

Medicare: provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy for individuals with eating disorders (see S. 2907), S6718 [20NO] (see H.R. 3711), H5726 [11JY]

——— 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 S. 2905), S6718 [20NO]

National Association of Letter Carriers: tribute to Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive (see H. Res. 322), H3270 [15AP]

National Farm to School Month: designate (see S. Res. 403), S6334 [31OC]

National Institute of Nutrition: establish (see H.R. 1887), H2827 [26MR]

National Lobster Day: designate (see S. Res. 293), S5196 [30JY]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (see S. Res. 448), S6904 [9DE]

People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission: improve social safety net and increase social mobility by increasing access to resources which address underlying causes of poverty (see H.R. 841), H1282 [29JA]

Pesticides: increase scrutiny of glyphosate residues (see H.R. 1783), H2744 [14MR]

Public welfare programs: require State agencies to use Federal tax return information to verify income eligibility for Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program, and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see S. 588), S1540 [27FE] (see H.R. 1495), H2365 [5MR]

Schools: prohibit stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals (see S. 1119), S2386 [10AP] (see S. 1907), S3844 [19JN] (see H.R. 2311), H3264 [12AP] (see H.R. 3366), H4917 [19JN]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (see S. Res. 419), S6507 [12NO]

Social Security: exclude from income certain cost of living adjustments for determining eligibility and benefits for disabled individuals for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (see H.R. 5484), H12210 [18DE]

Taco John’s (business): anniversary (see H. Res. 749), H9387 [9DE]

Tariff: address loopholes in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule that allow companies to avoid the duty rate applicable to dehydrated garlic (see H.R. 4448), H7865 [20SE]

Taxation: establish a new tax credit and grant program to stimulate investment and healthy nutrition options in food deserts (see S. 786), S1845 [13MR] (see H.R. 1717), H2715 [13MR]

——— increase standard charitable mileage rate for delivery of meals to elderly, disabled, frail, and at risk individuals (see S. 1603), S3059 [22MY] (see H.R. 2928), H4118 [22MY]

——— provide incentives for establishment of supermarkets in certain underserved areas (see H.R. 3123), H4342 [5JN]

——— provide tax incentives for the donation of wild game meat (see H.R. 2291), H3256 [10AP]

——— provide that limitation on deduction for meal expenses does not apply to meals provided on certain fishing boats or at certain fish processing facilities (see H.R. 4829), H8456 [23OC]

Trump, President: condemn administration’s systematic cruel and inhumane treatment of migrants, particularly children, at the southern border (see H. Res. 499), H5999 [17JY]

World Food Day: designate (see S. Res. 365), S5896 [17OC] (see H. Res. 632), H8198 [16OC]

Cloture motions

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S6187 [28OC], S6271 [30OC], S6735 [21NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), motion to proceed, S5881 [17OC], S5946 [22OC]

Letters

Dept. of Agriculture Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program proposed eligibility requirement changes: David Certner, AARP, H7895 [24SE]

——— Representative Plaskett, H7895 [24SE]

——— U.S. Conference of Mayors, H7896 [24SE]

Lists

Senate staff who worked on H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, S6322 [31OC]

Motions

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: making appropriations (H.R. 265), H397 [10JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (H.R. 3239), H7348 [24JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S5880 [17OC], S6734, S6735 [21NO], H9035 [19NO]

Remarks in House

Agriculture: importance of farmers, H9065 [20NO]

——— protect seasonal growers from unfair foreign competition, H8530 [28OC]

Agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs: across-the-board funding reduction, H4943 [20JN]

——— making appropriations, H184, H186 [3JA], H1152 [23JA], H10589, H10590, H10592 [17DE]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 265), H375–H398, H451 [10JA], H550 [15JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 265), consideration (H. Res. 28), H302–H311 [9JA]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 265), motion to recommit, H397 [10JA]

Agriculture Improvement Act: implementation, H2687 [13MR]

Albany, NY: tribute to Lombardo’s Restaurant, E362 [27MR]

American Samoa: nutritional assistance programs funding, H658 [16JA], H3700 [10MY]

Ann Arbor, MI: anniversary of Ann Arbor Farmers Market, E1058 [16AU]

Astoria, OR: tribute to Be the Light Food Pantry for providing assistance to Coast Guard members and families during Government shutdown, E396 [3AP]

Basking Ridge, NJ: tribute to Ridge High School students, E1470 [19NO]

Begley, Carolann: No Kid Hungry (organization) Pennsylvania School Breakfast Hero honoree, H2836 [27MR]

Bristol, PA: tribute to Keystone Elementary School food drive, H10021 [11DE]

Brown County, WI: tribute to ‘‘Breakfast on the Farm’’, E670 [23MY]

California: address certain water-related concerns in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Valley, H3471 [7MY]

Chesterfield, MO: anniversary of Stemme Farms, E903 [11JY]

Collinsville, IL: anniversary of Kruta’s Bakery, E1067 [20AU]

Columbus, OH: anniversary of St. Stephen’s Community House, E859 [27JN]

CommonFood Centre County (organization): tribute to food distribution event at Port Matilda Baptist Church, H8967 [19NO]

Congress: accomplishments of the 115th Congress, H350–H355 [9JA]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow certain producers who harvest or graze covered crops planted as a result of a prevent planting to be eligible for certain crop insurance (H.R. 3183), H4401 [11JN], H4775 [19JN]

——— allow schools that participate in National School Lunch Program to serve whole milk (H.R. 832), H2004 [14FE], H2650 [12MR], H4922 [20JN], H7998 [26SE], H8075 [27SE]

——— allow use of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reserve funds to cover any shortfall in Northern Mariana Islands Nutritional Assistance Program funding, H4942 [20JN]

——— dairy industry business development funding, H4942 [20JN]

——— Dairy Margin Coverage Program implementation, H5206 [27JN]

——— expedite Grain Inspection, Packers and Stockyards Administration rulemaking process and ensure new rules support fair trade practices for livestock and poultry industries, H4946, H4947 [20JN]

——— importance of Emergency Food Assistance Program, H8967 [19NO]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (H.R. 3444), H5175 [26JN]

——— modify Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program work requirements for able-bodied adults without dependents, H14, H30 [3JA], H2651 [12MR], H2833 [27MR], H9263 [5DE]

——— National Institute of Food and Agriculture Agriculture and Food Research Initiative funding, H4941 [20JN]

——— prohibit funding to implement Federal matching requirement for Specialty Crop Research Initiative grant recipients, H3705, H3706 [10MY]

——— prohibit release of proprietary Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program sales data of food retailers, H393 [10JA]

——— proposed changes to Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility requirements, H7892–H7898 [24SE], E1205, E1206 [25SE]

——— proposed rule limiting broad-based categorical eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits, H5918 [17JY], H7248, H7257 [24JY], H7390, H7444 [25JY]

——— proposed rule relative to work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility, E1533 [4DE]

——— Puerto Rico Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H637 [16JA], H2649 [12MR], H4338 [5JN]

——— Reimbursement Transportation Cost Payment Program for Geographically Disadvantaged Farmers and Ranchers funding, H4942 [20JN]

——— repeal work requirements that disqualify able-bodied adults from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility, H4947 [20JN]

——— require a school food authority to make publicly available any waiver of Buy American Act requirements for the National School Lunch Program (H.R. 1066), E147 [7FE]

——— reverse declining milk consumption in schools (H.R. 3125), H4922 [20JN], H7998 [26SE]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H348 [9JA], H391, H395, H396 [10JA], H550 [15JA], H983 [22JA], H1020, H1022 [23JA], H1248 [29JA], H2374 [6MR], H4000–H4005 [20MY], H4780 [19JN], H5081 [25JN]

Dept. of Commerce: International Trade Administration antidumping and countervailing duty trade remedy enforcement funding, H4940 [20JN]

Dept. of Defense: prohibit Defense Logistics Agency from using any food contact substances to assemble or package meals ready-to-eat (MRE) that contain per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, H5648 [11JY]

——— report on program, policies, and practices relative to small farms and make recommendations on working with small farms to supply commissaries and feed servicemembers, H5594 [11JY]

Dept. of Education: collect data on food and housing insecurity on college campuses and connect eligible students with available resources to combat food insecurity, H8961 [19NO]

Dept. of HHS: ensure medically-tailored nutrition interventions are included in evidence-based practices for enhancing senior nutrition, H4531, H4532 [12JN]

——— unaccompanied alien children care funding, H3713 [10MY]

Dept. of Homeland Security: ensure access to appropriate temporary shelter, food, and water for individuals apprehended by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (H.R. 3670), H7436–H7438 [25JY]

——— require U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (H.R. 3239), H5027 [21JN], H5083 [25JN], H5579 [10JY], H5589, H5643 [11JY], H5833 [16JY], H7249, H7336–H7345, H7348–H7350 [24JY], H7390 [25JY], E988, E1001 [25JY]

——— U.S. Customs and Border Protection provision of initial health screenings, adequate medical care, water, nutrition, hygiene, sanitation, and living accommodations for detainees (H.R. 3239), motion to recommit, H7348, H7349 [24JY]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: making appropriations (H.R. 3055), H4670 [13JN], H4797–H4896 [19JN], H4928, H4929–H4997 [20JN], H5011–H5022 [21JN], H5047–H5072 [24JN], H5100–H5104 [25JN], E806 [20JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration (H. Res. 445), H4779–H4789 [19JN]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), consideration of Senate amendment (H. Res. 708), H8967–H8971 [19NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 75), H9041 [19NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), Senate amendment, H8966, H8972–H9041 [19NO], H9156 [21NO], E1483 [20NO]

District of Columbia: tribute to Giant National Capital Barbecue Battle, E706 [4JN]

Evans Mills, NY: tribute to Evans Mills Primary School Veterans Day Concert, E1413 [8NO]

Family Meals Month: observance, H7746 [17SE], H7994 [26SE]

FDA: funding, H392 [10JA]

——— prevent human health threats posed by consumption of equines raised in the U.S. (H.R. 961), H10234 [12DE]

——— prohibit sale of infant formula after the expiration date on the product (H.R. 2267), E446 [10AP]

——— require enforcement of labeling regulations against misbranded imitation dairy products such as milk, cheese, or yogurt (H.R. 1769), H7998 [26SE]

Food for Peace Act: recognize continued success and prioritization of funding (H. Res. 742), E1547 [5DE]

Frank Fat’s (business): anniversary, E1071 [23AU]

——— Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand Restaurant designee, E1071 [23AU]

GAO: study and report on effects of food additives on children’s health (H.R. 2269), E441 [10AP]

Garden Grove, CA: Pho 79 (restaurant) recipient of James Beard Foundation America’s Classics Award, E659 [23MY]

Goers Family Dairy, LLC: tribute to hosting of Shawano County, WI, Brunch on the Farm, E797 [19JN]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (H. Res. 109), H1488 [8FE], H2089–H2096 [25FE], H2298 [28FE], H2787–H2793 [25MR], H2799 [26MR], H3359 [1MY], H3846 [16MY], H10009 [10DE]

Harvesters—The Community Food Network (organization): anniversary, E1245 [4OC]

Health: impact of obesity on minorities, E616 [16MY]

Hunger: address U.S. hunger crisis, H5081 [25JN]

——— importance of food banks and food pantries in effort to combat food insecurity, H10031 [11DE]

——— tribute to U.S. agricultural producers and systems which ensure access to food supplies, H3742 [14MY]

Hunger Action Day: observance, E1149 [13SE]

Immigration: prohibit access by unauthorized immigrants to certain Federal aid benefits, H3668 [9MY]

——— protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (H.R. 3918), E965 [23JY]

Independence, MO: anniversary of Dixon’s Famous Chili (business), E1034 [6AU]

Jenlar Holsteins & Brown Swiss (family farm): tribute to hosting of Calument County, WI, Sundae on the Farm, E800 [19JN]

Jimenez, Estevan: American Culinary Federation Monterey Bay Chapter Chef of the Year award recipient, E611 [16MY]

Kalispell, MT: tribute to North West Montana Veterans Service Center, E1233 [1OC]

Kansas: tribute to pet food production industry, H9351 [9DE]

Kinnad Farms, Inc.: tribute to hosting of Kewaunee County, WI, Breakfast on the Farm, E755 [12JN]

Lowcountry Food Bank Inc.: tribute, E1149 [13SE]

McCaffrey’s Food Markets (company): Newtown, PA, Business Association Business of the Year award recipient, H2687 [13MR]

Meals on Wheels America (organization): anniversary of Jamestown, NY, chapter, E1353 [28OC]

Merced County, CA: tribute to Merced County Nut Festival, E1343 [28OC]

Miami, FL: anniversary of Arbetter Hot Dogs (business), E1274 [11OC]

National Agriculture Day: observance, H2685, H2687 [13MR]

National Agriculture Week: observance, H2629, H2630 [11MR], H2650 [12MR]

National Chocolate Milk Day: observance, H8075 [27SE]

National Dairy Month: observance, H4393 [11JN], H5206 [27JN], E862 [27JN]

National Dumpling Day: observance, E1200 [24SE], E1211 [26SE]

National Nutrition Month: observance, H2514 [7MR]

New Mexico: tribute to organizations assisting furloughed workers and contractors during Federal Government shutdown, H1319 [30JA]

Northern Mariana Islands: emergency food assistance block grant funding, H658 [16JA]

Operation Refuge (organization): tribute, E1557 [9DE]

Orange County, CA: tribute to Orange County Health Care Agency California Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, E1445 [14NO]

Pajaro Valley Loaves and Fishes, Inc.: anniversary, E1187 [20SE]

Palmerton, PA: Joey B’s Bar and Restaurant recipient of Carbon Chamber & Economic Development Corp., Business of the Year Award, E1494 [21NO]

Peanut and Tree Nut Processors Association: anniversary, E547 [7MY]

Perkasie, PA: tribute to First Baptist Church of Perkasie Revivals community center and mobile unit, H5088 [25JN]

Puerto Rico: study impact of benefits provided through disaster nutrition assistance, H650 [16JA]

Sevastopol Future Farmers of America Alumni Association: tribute to hosting of Door County, WI, Dairy Breakfast, E859 [27JN]

73 & Main (restaurant): Cabarrus, NC, Regional Chamber of Commerce New Business of the Year Award recipient, E146 [7FE]

Shelter Association of Washtenaw County, MI: Michigan Governor’s Service Awards Outstanding Volunteer Organization Award recipient, E1043 [9AU]

Solberg, Trig: National Grocers Association Thomas K. Zaucha Entrepreneurial Excellence Award recipient, E459 [12AP]

Steffens Dairy Farm, LLC: tribute to hosting of Outagamie County, WI, Breakfast on the Farm, E701 [4JN]

Trump, President: condemn administration’s systematic cruel and inhumane treatment of migrants, particularly children, at the southern border (H. Res. 499), E937 [17JY]

U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change: recognize priority of safeguarding food security and ending hunger, and particular vulnerabilities of food production systems to impacts of climate change under Paris Agreement, H3392 [1MY]

Van De Walle Farm LLC: tribute to hosting of Marinette County, WI, Breakfast on the Farm, E836 [25JN]

Watsonville, CA: anniversary of Original Spring Lamb Barbecue, E597 [15MY]

West Peoria, IL: anniversary of Haddad’s West Peoria Market, E173 [13FE]

Weyauwega-Fremont Future Farmers of America (organization): tribute to hosting of Waupaca County, WI, Breakfast on the Farm, E754 [12JN]

Wick’s Pies, Inc.: anniversary, H7758 [18SE]

Worcester County, MA: tribute to partnership between Worcester County Food Bank and Mount Wachusett Community College Food for Thought Campus Pantry, H5918 [17JY]

Remarks in Senate

Agriculture: economic status, S3233 [5JN], S3632 [18JN]

——— impact of tariffs, S6844, S6845 [4DE]

American Peanut Shellers Association: anniversary (S. Res. 196), S2748 [8MY]

Cabot Creamery (cooperative): anniversary, S7150 [18DE]

Climate: effects of climate change on food security, S6432 [6NO]

Coral Gables, FL: tribute to Misha’s Cupcakes (business), S6621 [18NO]

Dept. of Agriculture: allow certain producers who harvest or graze covered crops planted as a result of a prevent planting to be eligible for certain crop insurance, S4487 [25JN], S7125 [18DE]

——— anniversary of Food and Nutrition Service (S. Con. Res. 24), S5275 [31JY]

——— conduct study on ways to improve access to Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations for the elderly and disabled, S6183 [28OC]

——— include wild blueberry growers in Market Facilitation Program, S6845 [4DE]

——— issue loan guarantees for purposes of financing improvements to school lunch facilities and training school food service personnel (S. 1949), S4459 [24JN]

——— proposed rule relative to work requirements for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility, S6832 [4DE], S6965, S6969 [11DE]

——— provide alternative delivery options for Summer Food Service Program (S. 1918), S4970 [22JY]

——— reauthorize Farm to School Program (S. 2026), S4633 [27JN]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs, S55 [8JA]

——— reform and continue agricultural and other programs (H.R. 2), conference report, S6377 [5NO]

——— Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, S56 [8JA]

Dept. of Homeland Security: increase number of Agriculture Specialists and support staff in U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations (S. 2107), S6176 [24OC]

Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction: across-the-board funding reduction, S6184, S6186 [28OC]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), S4739 [9JY], S4744 [10JY], S5913 [21OC], S5951–S5953, S5959 [22OC], S6057–S6060, S6065 [23OC], S6179, S6180, S6183–S6187 [28OC], S6208–S6216, S6218, S6221–S6223, S6227, S6232, S6233 [29OC], S6263, S6284 [30OC], S6315, S6319–S6323, S6327, S6359 [31OC], S6386 [5NO], S6503, S6504 [12NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), correction in enrollment (H. Con. Res. 75), S6736 [21NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), House amendment, S6631, S6641 [19NO], S6682, S6696, S6703 [20NO], S6730–S6736 [21NO]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), motion to proceed, S5880 [17OC], S5911 [21OC], S5931, S5933, S5944–S5947, S5949–S5951 [22OC]

——— making appropriations (H.R. 3055), unanimous-consent agreement, S6146 [24OC], S6293, S6294 [30OC]

FDA: impact of Government shutdown, S117 [10JA]

——— increase reporting transparency and accountability relative to user fees, S6945 [10DE]

FDA Modernization Act: implementation, S6945 [10DE]

Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S. Res. 59), S1178, S1190 [12FE], S1348 [14FE], S1469 [26FE], S1546–S1550 [27FE], S1558, S1561 [28FE], S1611 [4MR], S1637 [5MR], S1686, S1688, S1689, S1699–S1701 [6MR], S1820, S1822–S1824 [13MR], S1889 [14MR], S5646 [24SE]

——— address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S.J. Res. 8), S1316, S1336 [13FE], S1337, S1342–S1344, S1348 [14FE], S1468, S1470, S1471 [26FE], S1497–S1501, S1519 [27FE], S1556, S1557, S1559–S1563 [28FE], S1635, S1637 [5MR], S1671–S1674, S1680–S1692, S1711 [6MR], S1718 [7MR], S1749 [11MR], S1788 [12MR], S1808, S1811, S1816 [13MR], S2536 [1MY], S2895 [16MY], S2987 [21MY], S3021 [22MY], S4924 [18JY], S6869 [5DE]

——— address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities (S.J. Res. 8), motion to proceed, S1882 [14MR], S1921, S1922, S1926–S1931, S1946 [25MR], S1949–S1975, S1981, S1989–S1991 [26MR], S2011, S2014–S2017, S2021, S2026–S2029 [27MR], S2063 [28MR]

Hagerman, ID: tribute to Snake River Grill, S4696 [8JY]

Immigration: protect health and safety of children in immigration detention, S4991 [23JY]

——— protect health and safety of children in immigration detention (S. 2113), S4918–S4920 [17JY], S4928 [18JY], S4985 [23JY], S5163 [30JY]

——— provide for humanitarian treatment of those seeking asylum at U.S. southern border, S4534 [26JN]

Ingomar, MT: tribute to Jersey Lilly (restaurant), S5225 [31JY]

Iowa: tribute to Iowa Dept. of Agriculture Sweet Corn Days, S4779 [11JY]

Japan: signing of bilateral trade agreement with U.S., S6231 [29OC]

Kissimmee, FL: tribute to Tomato Express Market, S6822 [3DE]

Marianna, FL: tribute to Southern Craft Creamery (business), S1934 [25MR]

Meals on Wheels America (organization): tribute to Vermont chapter, S2431 [11AP]

Melao Bakery (company): tribute, S5627 [23SE]

Miami, FL: tribute to Big Cheese Miami (restaurant), S2324 [9AP]

Michigan City, IN: tribute to Bubbles Ice Cream Parlor, S2641 [6MY]

Milbank, SD: tribute to Valley Queen Cheese Factory (business), S7108 [17DE]

National Dairy Month: observance, S4525 [26JN]

National Farm to School Month: designate (S. Res. 403), S6357, S6358 [31OC]

National Lobster Day: designate (S. Res. 293), S5203 [30JY]

National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day: designate (S. Res. 448), S6907 [9DE]

Oklahoma: tribute, S5227 [31JY]

Panama City, FL: tribute to Granny Cantrell’s Restaurant, S6947 [10DE]

Senate: permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings (S. Res. 419), S6512 [12NO]

South Dakota: tribute, S5214 [31JY]

Vermont: tribute to American Cheese Society award winning cheesemakers, S6387 [5NO]

——— tribute to maple industry, S6386 [5NO]

World Food Day: designate (S. Res. 365), S5905 [17OC]

Reports

Many SNAP Households Will Experience Long Gap Between Monthly Benefits Even if Shutdown Ends: Dorothy Rosenbaum, Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, H1020–H1022 [23JA]

Reports filed

Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Appropriations (House) (H.R. 3164) (H. Rept. 116–107), H4348 [6JN]

——— Committee on Appropriations (Senate) (S. 2522) (S. Rept. 116–110), S5602 [19SE]

Consideration of H.R. 265, Agriculture, Rural Development, FDA, and Related Agencies Programs Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 28) (H. Rept. 116–1), H280 [8JA]

Consideration of H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, Science, and Military Construction Appropriations: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 445) (H. Rept. 116–119), H4769 [18JN]

Consideration of H.R. 3239, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 509) (H. Rept. 116–178), H7239 [23JY]

Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act: Committee on the Judiciary (House) (H.R. 3239) (H. Rept. 116–162), H7156 [19JY]

National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility Act: Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry (Senate) (S. 2695), S7113 [17DE]

Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 2107) (S. Rept. 116–94), S5406 [10SE]

Recognize Importance of U.S. Leadership To Accelerate Global Progress Against Maternal and Child Malnutrition and Support AID Commitment to Global Nutrition: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 260), S7155 [18DE]

Statements

Green New Deal: Representative Ocasio-Cortez, H2091–H2093 [25FE]

Texts of

H. Res. 28, consideration of H.R. 265, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H302 [9JA]

H. Res. 445, consideration of H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, H4779 [19JN]

H. Res. 509, consideration of H.R. 3239, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act, H7257 [24JY]

H.R. 265, agriculture, rural development, FDA, and related agencies programs appropriations, H376–H388 [10JA]

H.R. 3055, Depts. of Commerce, Justice, Agriculture, Interior, Transportation, HUD, and VA, FDA, EPA, science, and military construction appropriations, H4804–H4877 [19JN]

H.R. 3239, Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act, H7340–H7342 [24JY]

H.R. 3670, Short-Term Detention Standards Act, H7436 [25JY]

S. 1995, Safe Food Act, S4570–S4579 [26JN]

S. 2107, Protecting America’s Food and Agriculture Act, S6177 [24OC]

S. 2458, America Grows Act, S5409 [10SE]

S. Con Res. 24, Dept. of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service anniversary, S5260 [31JY]

S. Res. 59, address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities in Green New Deal, S1140 [7FE]

S. Res. 196, American Peanut Shellers Association anniversary, S2747 [8MY]

S. Res. 251, International Year of the Salmon, S3483 [13JN]

S. Res. 260, recognize importance of U.S. leadership to accelerate global progress against maternal and child malnutrition and support AID commitment to global nutrition through its multi-sectoral strategy, S4460 [24JN]

S. Res. 293, National Lobster Day, S5202 [30JY]

S. Res. 338, Malnutrition Awareness Week, S5710 [25SE]

S. Res. 365, World Food Day, S5903 [17OC]

S. Res. 391, support legislation to reinstate country-of-origin labeling for pork and beef, S6338 [31OC]

S. Res. 403, National Farm to School Month, S6344 [31OC]

S. Res. 419, permit collection of clothing, toys, food, and housewares during the holiday season for charitable purposes in Senate buildings, S6511 [12NO]

S. Res. 448, National Phenylketonuria Awareness Day, S6906 [9DE]

S.J. Res. 8, address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities in Green New Deal, S1327 [13FE]

Transcripts

PBS News Hour—Why Many Stores Can’t Accept Food Stamps During the Shutdown: NewsHour Productions LLC, H1022 [23JA]