United States House Committee on Agriculture

16 House Republicans Take a Bite out of the Hinson-Marshall EATS Act

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Friday, October 6, 2023
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WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Late Thursday, 16 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives pushed back against the so-called Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, H.R.

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  • WASHINGTON, D.C., Oct. 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Late Thursday, 16 Members of the U.S. House of Representatives pushed back against the so-called Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, H.R.
  • Leaders of the EATS Act, Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, and Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, have positioned the bill as a regulatory solution by reverting to federal overreach.
  • Senators submitted a letter to Senate Agriculture Committee leadership opposing the EATS Act, and a coalition of over 170 U.S.
  • With the growing outrage over the EATS Act, the bill faces an uphill battle to be included in the Farm Bill.

Organic Trade Association applauds introduction of Organic Market Development Act

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Wednesday, September 27, 2023
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Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauded the introduction of the Organic Market Development (OMD) Act in the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, saying the legislation will go far in helping to unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and ensure the continued growth of organic in the United States.

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  • Washington, D.C., Sept. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Organic Trade Association applauded the introduction of the Organic Market Development (OMD) Act in the Senate and the House of Representatives on Wednesday, saying the legislation will go far in helping to unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and ensure the continued growth of organic in the United States.
  • With the strategic investments offered in the OMD Act, the organic community can unlock the potential of the organic marketplace and continue the growth trend and capitalize on the recent investments made by USDA in organic farming,” said Tom Chapman, CEO of the Organic Trade Association.
  • “I’m proud to introduce the Organic Market Development Act alongside Congresswomen Kuster and Salinas and Senator Baldwin to expand and create new markets for organic products.”
    The demand for organic is strong and continues to grow.
  • “The Organic Market Development Act strongly compliments existing and proposed legislation with federal investments in organic research, farm-level transition opportunities, and process improvement for an effective oversight and regulatory function to ensure and maintain the organic standards and consumer confidence,” said Chapman.

30 U.S. Senators Applauded by Farm Groups for Opposing Marshall-Hinson EATS Act

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023
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To date, the EATS Act has dismal support in both Chambers with only 31 cosponsors in the U.S. House and 13 cosponsors in the Senate.

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  • To date, the EATS Act has dismal support in both Chambers with only 31 cosponsors in the U.S. House and 13 cosponsors in the Senate.
  • “The EATS Act would have a sweeping impact if passed—threatening countless state laws and opening the floodgates to unnecessary litigation.
  • In recent weeks, even Marshall declared on RFDTV : “We’re getting the heck beat out of us,” on the terrible EATS Act.
  • The ads encourage voters to contact their elected officials and ask them to vote no on any Farm Bill that contains the EATS Act.

More than 150 Members of Congress Applauded by Farm Groups for Standing Firmly Against Hinson-Marshall EATS Attack on Family Farmers

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Monday, August 21, 2023
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In June, OCM and CMA launched a public campaign against EATS, a measure the groups deem an assault on states’ rights and a gift to Chinese pork conglomerates like Smithfield.

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  • In June, OCM and CMA launched a public campaign against EATS, a measure the groups deem an assault on states’ rights and a gift to Chinese pork conglomerates like Smithfield.
  • Last month, the groups rallied in Washington, D.C., to join in nearly 100 meetings on Capitol Hill , and spoke out against EATS at their annual conference in Kansas City, Missouri .
  • 4417, the Ending Agricultural Trade Suppression (EATS) Act, or any similar legislation in the 2023 Farm Bill,” wrote the Members .
  • The ads encourage voters to contact their elected officials and ask them to vote no on any Farm Bill that contains the EATS Act.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sen. Marshall Declares “We’re getting the heck beat out of us” on Controversial EATS Act Assault on States

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The groups are determined to prevent the measure from marginalizing American family farmers and opening the floodgates to China’s takeover of American agriculture alongside conservative groups like FreedomWorks .

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  • The groups are determined to prevent the measure from marginalizing American family farmers and opening the floodgates to China’s takeover of American agriculture alongside conservative groups like FreedomWorks .
  • “Our elected officials and their staff need to remember they work for us – the American taxpayer – and not the other way around.
  • The ads encourage voters to contact their elected officials and ask them to vote no on any Farm Bill that contains the EATS Act.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Patriotic Small Town Farmers Rally and Reelect Officers in Kansas City at Annual Meeting for the Organization for Competitive Markets

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Monday, July 31, 2023
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The OCM conference comes on the heels of OCM's Farm Bill Summit and fly-in to Washington, D.C. the prior week.

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  • The OCM conference comes on the heels of OCM's Farm Bill Summit and fly-in to Washington, D.C. the prior week.
  • Members of OCM joined the conference from Alabama, Mississippi, Florida, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia, California, South Dakota, Washington, and Wyoming.
  • The Organization for Competitive Markets (OCM) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit based in Lincoln, Nebraska.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Farmers and Ranchers Storm Capitol Hill in Fierce Opposition to Marshall-Hinson EATS Act

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Friday, July 28, 2023
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Members of the groups came in staunch opposition to the so-called Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act , H.R.

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  • Members of the groups came in staunch opposition to the so-called Ending Agriculture Trade Suppression (EATS) Act , H.R.
  • In more than 85 in-person meetings on Capitol Hill, farmers and ranchers not only advocated for the rejection of the EATS Act, but also advocated for the enactment of the Opportunities for Fairness in Farming (OFF) Act , H.R.
  • I was disappointed to have been met with such resistance by Marshall’s staff in our recent meeting on Capitol Hill.
  • The foundation of the Organization for Competitive Markets is to fight for competitive markets in agriculture for farmers, ranchers and rural communities.

Washington Policy Outlook: Focus on Contemporary and Federal Policy

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Tuesday, July 18, 2023
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MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the 2023 AAEA Annual Meeting track session (sponsored by the AAEA Extension Section) "Washington Policy Outlook" authors discuss the policy outlook session will focus on contemporary, federal policy issues affecting agriculture. The presenters will provide insight from their unique perspectives and work for Congress, USDA, and related agencies. The presenters will discuss policy development and implementation addressing current and upcoming policy issues for agriculture as well as the role of economics in the process.

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  • MILWAUKEE, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the 2023 AAEA Annual Meeting track session (sponsored by the AAEA Extension Section) "Washington Policy Outlook" authors discuss the policy outlook session will focus on contemporary, federal policy issues affecting agriculture.
  • The presenters will provide insight from their unique perspectives and work for Congress, USDA, and related agencies.
  • The presenters will discuss policy development and implementation addressing current and upcoming policy issues for agriculture as well as the role of economics in the process.
  • If you are interested in attending the 2023 AAEA Annual Meeting in Washington DC, please send a completed complimentary media registration (attachment) to Allison Ware ( [email protected] ) in the AAEA Business Office.

CoBank Quarterly: U.S. Economic Slowdown Likely Ahead as Monetary Policy Actions Begin to Take Effect

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Thursday, July 13, 2023
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Secure jobs are the most important element in consumer spending and well-employed Americans have powered the economic recovery for three years.

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  • Secure jobs are the most important element in consumer spending and well-employed Americans have powered the economic recovery for three years.
  • The successes in these two groups have been critical so far in the economic recovery.
  • But looking forward, it raises the question of how many more workers are available to be coaxed in off the sidelines.
  • With the corn and soybean growing season in full swing, drought across the Central U.S. is driving heightened seasonal market volatility.

Organic & Natural Health Association Urges Congress to Add Vitamin D to Farm Bill to Build Stronger Families in a SNAP

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Thursday, June 8, 2023
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WASHINGTON, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a dynamic effort to enhance the nutritional support provided through the farm bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ), Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has launched the “ All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAP ” campaign.

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  • WASHINGTON, June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a dynamic effort to enhance the nutritional support provided through the farm bill's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ( SNAP ), Organic & Natural Health Association (O&N Health) has launched the “ All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAP ” campaign.
  • Relying on outdated notions of obtaining vitamin D solely through diet or sun exposure is not only impractical, but also perilous, advice.
  • Support the “All for Vitamin D: Building Stronger Families in a SNAP” campaign and urge members of Congress to add vitamin D3 to the farm bill’s SNAP at: www.All4VitaminD.com .
  • Join Organic & Natural Health Association to be an advocate for the health of people and the planet at: https://organicandnatural.org .