Statement from Congresswoman Beatty on Today’s Farm, Food, and National Security Act Vote
cannot qualify for federal aid programs, compounding the disadvantages Black farmers already face.” “Though, broadly, this Farm bill
Search
Full-text search across every press release in the archive. Matches the title and body, with English stemming, “vote” catches “voted” and “voting.”
12 results for “disadvantage” · Democrats · Ohio
Rep. Sykes Leads Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Rein In Corporate Bankruptcy Abuse
principle that it should not be manipulated to disadvantage injured consumers.” “Bankruptcy exists to serve entities that
Brown, Stevens Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Expand America’s Cybersecurity Workforce
legislation to help more workers from underrepresented and disadvantaged communities join the growing cybersecurity field. The bill establishes … tasked with promoting the cybersecurity field to: Disadvantaged communities Older individuals Racial and ethnic minorities Women People with
Brown, Adams Lead Letter to USDA Denouncing Trump Admin Attack on Well-Being of Black and Minority Farmers
decision to end USDA programing to support socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers. Brown, Adams, and the letters other … eliminating the Department’s use of the “socially disadvantaged” designation—an important mechanism for reaching communities long excluded
Rep. Sykes to Department of Education: Release All Frozen Funding to Ensure Our Students Receive the Education they Deserve
with disabilities and more than 69,000 economically disadvantaged students. Rep. Sykes insisted that this funding be immediately
Brown Blasts Trump Assault on USDA Programs Supporting Socially Disadvantaged Farmers
response to the Trump Administration ending the “socially disadvantaged” designation for USDA grants and programs: “Trump’s resegregation … attempt to right the historic wrongs. The ‘socially disadvantaged’ designation was a long overdue recognition of the barriers
Brown, Hirono, Strickland Lead Colleagues in Introducing Legislation to Promote Diversity in STEM
diversity. Without dismantling the policies and practices that disadvantage these groups, the STEM workforce stands to lose much
Kaptur and Mann Lead Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation Fighting for Farmers with Biofuel Tax Credit
agriculture at a disadvantage to imported waste feedstocks of dubious origin. This legislation provides a roadmap … support American farmers — not put them at a disadvantage. Ensuring that only domestic feedstocks such as U.S.-grown
Brown Leads CBC Letter Raising Concerns on the Nomination of Stephen Vaden as Deputy Secretary of Agriculture
consequences. In addition to overlooking the interests of disadvantaged communities, Mr. Vaden led efforts to roll back numerous … consistently prioritized the agency’s interests over historically disadvantaged farming communities, reinforcing barriers to equitable access to USDA
Brown Co-Leads Bipartisan PREEMIE Act to Support Healthy Pregnancies and Births
life. Unfortunately, babies born prematurely are at a disadvantage, and the infant mortality crisis heavily impacts my home
Rep. Sykes Calls on President Trump to Lift Freeze on More Than $175 Million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Funding for OH-13
compliance with the longstanding and routinely reauthorized DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. Last week, Reps. Sykes and Shontel Brown
Vice Ranking Member Sykes, Ranking Member Larsen Lead T&I Democrats Letter to Secretary Duffy on Trump Infrastructure Funding Freeze
compliance with the longstanding and routinely reauthorized DOT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise. To read the full letter, click here