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• Evans Co-Leads Bill to Re-Authorize Healthy Food Financing Initiative | Representative Dwight Evans
  https://evans.house.gov/media/press-releases/evans-co-leads-bill-re-authorize-healthy-food-financing-initiative
  ...) with Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11), vice ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee.  HFFI is a public-private partnership providing loans, grants, and technical assistance to improve access to fresh, healthy food in urban and rural underserved...
• Buchanan, Scott Lead Letter Applauding Tomato Suspension Agreement Termination | Press Releases | Co
  https://buchanan.house.gov/2025/6/buchanan-scott-lead-letter-applauding-tomato-suspension-agreement-termination
  ... the full letter here or below. Dear Secretary Lutnick: On behalf of ourselves and our constituents, we would like to thank you for your work and applaud the Trump administration’s April 14, 2025, decision to terminate the suspension agreement on fresh...
• Maryland Delegation Announces $2.9 Million for Local Foods in School Meal Programs | Congressman Ste
  https://hoyer.house.gov/content/maryland-delegation-announces-29-million-local-foods-school-meal-programs
  ... our local food distribution system; support small businesses and disadvantaged farmers; expand economic opportunity in Maryland; and ensure our kids are fed the fresh, nutritious foods they deserve at school," said the lawmakers. "It is obvious that without...
• Rep. Lofgren Joins Rep. Panetta in Reintroducing Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Agriculture Disas
  https://lofgren.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-lofgren-joins-rep-panetta-reintroducing-bipartisan-legislation-improve
  ... Association, Blue Diamond, California Aquaculture Association, California Farm Bureau, California Strawberry Commission, East Coast Shellfish Growers Association, Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association, International Fresh Produce Association, National...
• Rep. Austin Scott Defends Georgia Farmers Against Unfair Trade Practices in Virtual Hearing with U.S
  https://austinscott.house.gov/2020/8/rep-austin-scott-defends-georgia-farmers-against-unfair-trade-practices
  ... trade practices and the impact to operations: “Over the past twenty years, imports of fresh produce from Mexico have grown tremendously. The pattern has now shifted from undercutting our growers financial and competitive health, to threatening...
• Reps. Evans and Fudge Introduce Bill to Reauthorize the Healthy Food Financing Initiative | Represen
  https://evans.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-evans-and-fudge-introduce-bill-reauthorize-healthy-food-financing
  ... and financing opportunities for food retailers, farmers markets, cooperatives and others who face barriers to carrying and selling fresh fruits and vegetables. "In my career as a public servant there are very few legislative achievements that I'm prouder...
• ‘Families will be fed’: Catholic Charities gets $2.1M boost for upgrades | Representative Susie Lee
  https://susielee.house.gov/media/in-the-news/families-will-be-fed-catholic-charities-gets-21m-boost-upgrades
  ... through the shelves, where canned and dry goods are stocked, such as macaroni and cheese, green beans and rotini soup. At the far end of the pantry, fresh fruits and vegetables are available. A refrigerator is stocked with beverages, such as La Croix...
• Reps. Sykes, McClellan Introduce Bill To Improve Access To Healthy Foods, Eliminate Food Deserts | U
  https://sykes.house.gov/media/press-releases/reps-sykes-mcclellan-introduce-bill-improve-access-healthy-foods-eliminate
  ... to help ensure all Americans, no matter where they live, can put fresh, affordable food on the table,” said Rep. Sykes. “This commonsense legislation will combat food insecurity in our communities and ensure families and children have the nutritious...
• House Passes Moolenaar’s Funding Request for Saginaw Chippewa Tribe | Congressman John Moolenaar
  https://moolenaar.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-passes-moolenaars-funding-request-saginaw-chippewa-tribe
  ... Chippewa Indian Tribe with more than $3.1 million dollars to improve wastewater and fresh water treatment facilities. “As Michigan’s only member on the House Appropriations Committee, I am proud to support the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe and residents...
• Mental Health and Social Services Resources | Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill
  https://sherrill.house.gov/covid-19/mental-health-and-social-services-resources
  ... Services 24 hour Hotline: 1-877-733-2273 https://www.familyserviceleague.org/save-of-essex     Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (S.O.F.I.A.)  862-251-6791 Start Out Fresh Intervention Advocates (fondly referred to as S.O.F.I.A.) is a non profit...