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USDA to Strengthen Integrity, Improve Customer Service through Tool to Prevent Duplicate Participation in SNAP

Release: WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2022 The U.S. Department of Agricultures Food and Nutrition Service today announced the release of the National Accuracy Clearinghouse Interim Final Rule, the first step toward leveraging an innovative new tool to promote customer service and prevent duplicate participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP.


“HONORING 100TH ANNIVERSARY FOR 31ST STREET BAPTIST CHURCH” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 16, 2015

“HONORING 100TH ANNIVERSARY FOR 31ST STREET BAPTIST CHURCH” was published on page E1805 of the Congressional Record on Dec. 16, 2015.


What releases are upcoming from the Agriculture Department on Oct. 3

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 3.


Rural Housing Service set to publish a new notice on Oct. 3

There is one release scheduled to be published on Oct. 3.


How politicians on Agriculture Committee dealt with bills on Sept. 29

There was activity on three bills related to the Agriculture Committee on Sept. 29.


“SENATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS” published by the Congressional Record  on Dec. 15, 2015

“SENATE ACCOMPLISHMENTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S8660-S8661 on Dec. 15, 2015


Codex Alimentarius Commission: Meeting of the Codex Alimentarius Commission discussed on Sept. 29 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 29, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


APHIS Issues Regulatory Status Review Responses: Agrivida, Inc. Corn and Toolgen, Inc. Potato

Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is posting two Regulatory Status Review (RSR) responses under the revised biotechnology regulations at 7 CFR part 340. APHIS reviewed a modified corn plant from Agrivida, Inc. The corn was modified ...


“ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on Dec. 18, 2015

The Congressional Record published “ADDITIONAL COSPONSORS” in the Senate section on Dec. 18, 2015.


USDA-RBCS offers new grant application process starting Sept. 30

Fertilizer Production Expansion Program grant opened on Sept. 30.


Chairwoman Jahana Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing, "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Title XII – Department Operations and Outreach"

News Release: WASHINGTON - House Agriculture Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Chairwoman Jahana Hayes delivered the following statement at today's hearing titled "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Title XII - Department Operations and Outreach"


What did Agriculture Department publish on Sept. 28?

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.



USDA Assists Farmers, Ranchers, and Communities Affected by Hurricane Fiona

Release: Washington - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has directed the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to aid recovery efforts for farmers, ranchers and residents affected by Hurricane Fiona. USDA staff in offices across the country are ready to respond with a variety of program flexibilities and other assistance to producers and communities in need.


Sept. 28: bills handled by Agriculture Committee

There was activity on two bills related to the Agriculture Committee on Sept. 28.


Notice of Request To Renew an Approved Information Collection: Permit To Transport Undenatured Inedible Meat Products discussed on Sept. 28 by Agriculture Department

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Information Collection Request for Volunteer Program-Earth Team on Sept. 28

The US Agriculture Department published a one page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Agriculture Department discusses Land Between the Lakes Advisory Board on Sept. 28

The US Agriculture Department published a two page notice on Sept. 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Chairman David Scott, Chair Jahana Hayes, and Congressman Jim McGovern Release Statements Following White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

News Release: WASHINGTON - Below are statements from House Agriculture Committee Chairman David Scott, Subcommittee Chair Jahana Hayes and Congressman Jim McGovern following the conclusion of today’s White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health.


Fact Sheet: FNS Advances Goals of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health

Release: The USDA Food and Nutrition Service released Leveraging the White House Conference to Promote and Elevate Nutrition Security: The Role of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to highlight ways FNS is supporting and will continue to support the Presidents goal to end hunger, reduce diet-related diseases by improving healthy eating and physical activity, and eliminate disparities surrounding them by 2030.