Congresswoman Escobar and House Democrats oppose USDA's termination of the Regional Food Business Center program, urging its reinstatement.
Quiver AI Summary
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, alongside 37 House Democrats, has expressed opposition to the USDA's decision to terminate the Regional Food Business Center (RFBC) program. They argue that RFBCs have been instrumental in enhancing local supply chains and agricultural market access, citing their success within the program's first year.
The members highlight that the abrupt funding halt, attributed to a presidential executive order, has disrupted partnerships and jeopardized food security. They are urging USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins to reconsider and address the implications of the program's termination.
The letter sent to the Secretary includes specific questions regarding stakeholder engagement in the decision-making process, potential modifications to the program, and assessments of the termination's impact on local economies and food security. A response is requested by August 31, 2025.
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Veronica Escobar Net Worth
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Veronica Escobar Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Veronica Escobar:
- H.R.4757: Pigs and Public Health Act
- H.R.2996: CAP Act of 2025
- H.R.2626: PIGS Act of 2025
- H.R.2366: American Families United Act
- H.R.1678: Homeland Security Improvement Act
- H.R.857: To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 4400 East Paisano Drive in El Paso, Texas, as the "Enedina Sanchez Cordero Post Office Building".
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Veronica Escobar Fundraising
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