| Action type | Wk ofJul 9 | Wk ofJul 16 | Wk ofJul 23 | Wk ofJul 3023 | Wk ofAug 635 | Wk ofAug 1316 | Wk ofAug 2016 | Wk ofAug 2717 | Wk ofSep 318 | Wk ofSep 1020 | Wk ofSep 1711 | Wk ofSep 2416 | Wk ofOct 19 | Total |
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| Requested actionDeclarations, investigations, decisions | 5 | |||||||||||||
| Sent lettersTo agencies, companies, officials | 27 | |||||||||||||
| HearingsHeld, testified or questioned | 1 | |||||||||||||
| StatementsResponses to news | 17 | |||||||||||||
| CriticizedA policy, decision or person | 11 | |||||||||||||
| PraisedCredit for a decision or person | 10 | |||||||||||||
| Visits and eventsTours, town halls, site visits | 35 | |||||||||||||
| Announced fundingGrants and approvals | 24 | |||||||||||||
| Filed or pushed billsNew, reintroduced or passed | 45 | |||||||||||||
| Other | 6 |
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RHoeven ND $721M
Announced $721 million in farm safety net payments to North Dakota producers this month.
Praised executive order allowing red-dyed diesel on highways to reduce farm costs.
Cosponsored bipartisan bills to improve student nutrition and support specialty crop growers.
RHoeven ND $5M
Announced $5 million EDA grant for agricultural technology innovation campus in North Dakota.
Introduced bill allowing small farmers to slaughter and process livestock for direct sale without federal inspection.
Led letter urging USDA to provide assistance for turkey losses from avian metapneumovirus.
Hosted agriculture roundtable with district farmers to discuss challenges and opportunities.
Visited Ohio farm with Senate Agriculture Committee chairman to discuss farming issues.
Called on Senate to pass Farm Bill and agriculture appropriations to send to conference.
DSchiff CA $4M
Secured $4 million in emergency federal funding for glassy-winged sharpshooter pest response.
Reintroduced bipartisan bill to strengthen animal welfare enforcement and licensing.
Introduced bipartisan bill to restrict foreign beef imports and strengthen domestic cattle production.
Outlined farm bill provisions for livestock producers including prairie dog management and livestock assistance programs.
Requested USDA disaster assistance for Virginia oyster growers affected by algal bloom.
Introduced bipartisan bill to modernize rules for temporary international competition horses.
Introduced bill requiring farmers' written consent before companies use their agricultural data.
Introduced legislation to improve management of double-crested cormorants affecting fisheries.
Cosponsored bill to ban foreign adversaries from buying American farmland.
Introduced bill directing USDA to study pasture mealybug impact and containment strategies.
Introduced bipartisan bill to restrict foreign beef imports and support domestic cattle production.
Demanded answers on reported delays to New World Screwworm facility construction.
Introduced bill to address rising meat and poultry prices through improved USDA enforcement.
Urged Trump administration to address sulfur shortage threatening domestic fertilizer production.
Led bipartisan letter urging USDA to support West Coast fishermen through Pacific whiting purchases.
Discussed Farm Bill passage and college sports legislation protecting Title IX and women's athletics.
Praised Senate Agriculture Committee passage of Farm Bill 2.0 on party-line vote.
Sent letter demanding USDA reverse decision to shut down Cyclospora research during outbreak.
DSmith MN, DLuján NM, DBooker NJ
Criticized Republican farm bill markup for partisan approach and SNAP cuts.
Reintroduced bill to forgive student loan debt for beginning farmers and ranchers.
Praised Senate Agriculture Committee passage of Farm Bill with provisions supporting farmers and agriculture.
Voted to advance Farm Bill 2.0 out of Senate Agriculture Committee on party-line vote.
Voted to advance Farm Bill out of Senate Agriculture Committee.
Voted against 2026 Farm Bill in committee, citing insufficient support for Colorado farmers.
Met with Plains Cotton Growers to discuss Farm Bill and agricultural priorities.
House unanimously passed bill to strengthen preparedness for agroterrorism attacks.
Supported Virginia governor's emergency declaration for hay shortage caused by drought conditions.
RJackson TX $3M
Secured $3 million in federal funding for West Texas A&M University agricultural facility.
Led letter to USDA requesting reinvestment in cancelled cyclospora foodborne illness research.
DCantwell WA $1M
Secured $1 million federal grant for Lopez Island Food Center groundbreaking.
DThompson CA $4M
Secured $4 million USDA emergency funding for invasive glassy-winged sharpshooter response.
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase transparency in agricultural imports and prevent mislabeled tomato products.
Led Florida delegation letter urging Trump administration action on sulfur supply shortage affecting fertilizer production.
RHarris MD $6M
Announced $6 million USDA grant funding for invasive catfish processing capacity expansion.
Praised Trump administration actions on wolf delisting and beef labeling for Colorado ranchers.
Called on Trump administration to expand trade market access and provide certainty for cattle producers.
Discussed cattle industry challenges and welcomed Trump administration actions supporting beef producers.
RHyde-Smith MS $20M
Highlighted USDA's $20 million purchase of wild-caught shrimp for schools and food banks.
Praised Trump administration actions supporting beef producers and enforcing packers regulations.
Joined 50+ lawmakers urging Trump to support domestic cattle industry and expand beef exports.
Announced plan to introduce BEEF Act to restrict foreign beef imports and protect American ranchers.
Hosted Federal Issues Forum at Nebraska State Fair highlighting support for agriculture producers.
Trump administration announced support for Buying American Cotton Act via policy statement.
Trump administration issued statement of support for Buying American Cotton Act.
Joined letter urging Trump to expand trade market access for U.S. cattle producers.
Sent letter urging USDA and Interior to expand grazing access for cattle producers.
Introduced bill prohibiting federal eminent domain on agricultural land when alternatives exist.
Sent letter to Trump supporting cattle producers and opposing federal actions affecting ranchers.
Introduced bill to reverse Trump's beef import proclamation and support American cattle producers.
Called on USDA and Interior Department to expand grazing access for cattle producers.
Announced House passage of bipartisan bill delaying federal hemp ban through December 2026.
Announced House passage of Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act extending regulatory framework through 2035.
House passed Golden-Lawler bill extending reprieve from right whale regulations for Maine lobstermen until 2035.
Praised Trump's small refinery exemption announcement protecting biofuels and farmers.
Requested a hearing on Trump's beef import order affecting domestic cattle farmers.
RSimpson ID $5M
Secured $5,000,000 for University of Idaho potato breeding research facilities.
RMcConnell KY $26.7M
Announced $26.7 million federal funding for University of Kentucky agricultural research building.
RHoeven ND $3.2M
Outlined voluntary conservation programs and soil health initiatives at agriculture summit.
Urged Trump administration to support ranchers amid foreign beef import increases.
DSchumer NY, RLangworthy NY $20M
Announced USDA will purchase $20 million in surplus grapes from Western New York farmers.
DLofgren CA $850K
Announced $850,000 for Agricultural Resource Center in Santa Clara County.
Promoted beef labeling legislation to increase transparency and support Kansas ranchers.
Discussed cattle industry challenges and disagreed with administration on beef import policy.
Outlined efforts to secure country-of-origin labeling and prairie dog management in Farm Bill 2.0.
Criticized foreign beef imports undercutting North Dakota ranchers and requested USDA update on meatpacking investigations.
Introduced bipartisan bill to incentivize conversion of cropland to grazing land for cattle herd recovery.
Introduced bill to create voluntary grazing land restoration program supporting up to four million additional beef cattle.
RFischer NE $37M
Applauded USDA announcement of $37 million for Agricultural Research Service facility at University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Hosted agricultural trade negotiator to discuss market access and trade policy for North Dakota producers.
Held roundtable on food insecurity and visited school where she secured federal funding.
Toured rice farm and discussed 2026 Farm Bill priorities including specialty crops and nutrition programs.
Met with Illinois corn growers to discuss rising costs and Trump administration agricultural policies.
Urged USDA to purchase concord grape juice to help Western New York farmers after contract cancellations.
Secured USDA flexibility for North Dakota farmers on Conservation Reserve Program hay removal deadlines.
Called on USDA to extend hay removal deadline from 15 to 30 days for drought-affected producers.
Visited Iowa farm to discuss trade, Farm Bill, and family farm succession planning.
Visited urban farmers in Everett to discuss food sovereignty and environmental justice.
Held roundtable discussions with agricultural and business leaders on farm policy and tax cuts.
DDelBene WA $5M
Delivered $5 million for Snohomish County Food & Farming Center to support local farmers.
RCollins ME $623K
Announced $622,999 in Forest Service grants for Maine forest products companies.
Released 2026 agriculture plan to strengthen New York farms and rural communities.
RHoeven ND $12B
Announced $12 billion in agriculture assistance and efforts to pass Farm Bill 2.0 for North Dakota.
Urged FDA to strengthen proposed rule requiring safety review of food additives.
Toured five farms across Central Virginia to meet with agricultural producers.
Raised concerns about potential closure or service reductions at Missouri Farm Service Agency offices.
Announced Senate passage of bipartisan bill delaying federal hemp ban through December 2026.
Welcomed Senate confirmation of Glen Smith as USDA Under Secretary for Rural Development.
Discussed legislative priorities for the Farm Bill to address financial hardship facing farmers.
Criticized Democrats for blocking the Farm Bill in committee and rejecting bipartisan agricultural policies.
RThompson PA $1.6M
Secured $1.5 million in grants for Pennsylvania timber industry forest management.
Criticized Democrats for blocking farm bill including year-round E15 fuel sales provision.
Expressed disappointment that farm bill failed to pass, citing SNAP funding concerns.
Released statement on Senate farm bill, praising some provisions but saying it falls short.
Introduced legislation to prioritize USDA research on tick-borne livestock diseases.
Hosted press conference on Farm Bill markup highlighting provisions for farmers and rural Americans.
Criticized Senate Democrats for blocking Farm Bill 2.0 markup progress over SNAP accountability compromise.
Praised Farm Bill 2.0 for supporting family farms despite Democratic opposition in committee markup.
Introduced bill to designate tick-borne livestock disease as high-priority USDA research area.
Introduced bipartisan bill to designate spotted lanternfly as USDA research priority.
Reintroduced bipartisan resolution designating August 2–8, 2026, as National Farmers Market Week.
Called for House passage of three bills to combat food deserts and expand grocery access in underserved communities.
DThompson CA $9M
Announced $9 million in federal funding for peach tree removal program in Northern California.
Visited Delaware communities to highlight agricultural education, clean energy projects and military service.
Introduced bipartisan bill to require clear gluten labeling on foods containing barley, rye, and oats.
Introduced bipartisan bill requiring American-grown food in school meal programs.
Introduced bipartisan bill to designate spotted lanternfly as high-priority agricultural research initiative.
Urged Senate to include farm equipment emissions exemption in Farm Bill to lower costs.
Highlighted Rota Blue Coffee project reviving island's agricultural heritage with international partnership.
RCiscomani AZ $25M
Secured $25 million USDA investment to combat New World Screwworm in livestock.
Attended New Jersey State Fair in Sussex County to celebrate farmers and community.
Held town meeting discussing agriculture costs and Middle East shipping disruptions.
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