FACT SHEET: United States Department of Agriculture Provisions in H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan

Release #:
USDA No. 0042.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/10/2021

WASHINGTON, Mar. 10, 2021 – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed HR 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The legislation is a critical step [Read More]

2021-03-17T12:45:12-05:00March 10th, 2021|

Statement from Secretary Vilsack on Congressional Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act

Release #:
USDA No. 0043.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/10/2021

WASHINGTON, March 10, 2021 — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the following statement today on passage [Read More]

2021-03-17T12:40:32-05:00March 10th, 2021|

USDA Extends Free Meals to Children through Summer 2021 Due to Pandemic

Release #:
USDA No. 0041.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/09/2021

WASHINGTON, March 9, 2021 — The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced the nationwide extension of several waivers that allow all [Read More]

2021-03-10T09:56:52-06:00March 9th, 2021|

USDA Seeks Comments on Coronavirus Response Grants, Will Host Listening Session

Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/08/2021

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) seeks comments regarding the development, coordination and implementation of grant programs to support food processing, distribution, [Read More]

2021-03-10T09:52:27-06:00March 8th, 2021|

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release #:
USDA No. 0038.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/03/2021

USDA Deploys 487 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response

WASHINGTON, Mar. 3, 2021 — In January 2021, President [Read More]

2021-03-10T09:48:38-06:00March 3rd, 2021|

FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Reduce Food Insecurity Amid the COVID-19 Crisis

Release #:
USDA No. 0037.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
03/03/2021
 

Through administrative actions and support provided by the American Rescue Plan Act, USDA will increase support for families struggling to put food on [Read More]

2021-03-10T09:43:31-06:00March 3rd, 2021|

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release #:
USDA No. 0034.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team
Date:
02/24/2021

USDA Deploys 354 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2021 — In January 2021, President [Read More]

2021-03-02T14:56:43-06:00February 24th, 2021|

Education Department Amplifies USDA Expansion of SNAP Benefits to Help Students Pursuing Postsecondary Education During Pandemic

Contact:
FNS Press Team (703) 305-2281
Date:
02/23/2021

This press release was originally published on the Department of Education website.

February 23, 2021 – As part of its ongoing efforts to ease the [Read More]

2021-03-02T14:39:29-06:00February 23rd, 2021|

FACT SHEET: Update on USDA Activities to Contain the COVID-19 Pandemic

Release #:
0028.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team (703) 305-2281
Date:
02/17/2021
USDA Deploys 301 Disaster, Public Health Specialists to Assist with Federal Response

WASHINGTON, February 17, 2021 — In January 2021, President Biden released [Read More]

2021-03-02T14:43:12-06:00February 17th, 2021|

USDA Ready to Assist Farmers, Ranchers and Communities Affected by Winter Storms

Release #:
0027.21
Contact:
FNS Press Team (703) 305-2281
Date:
02/17/2021

WASHINGTON, February 17, 2021 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reminds rural communities, farmers and ranchers, families and small businesses affected by the recent [Read More]

2021-03-02T14:44:28-06:00February 17th, 2021|
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