Articles tagged under: COVID-19 relief
Biofuels Industry “Pleased” to See Proposed COVID-19 Relief
Published June 21, 2021
The U.S. biofuels industry will be getting $700 million from the USDA for COVID-19 relief. The agency plans to implement this COVID relief within the next 60 days, but other than that, biofuel groups did not know more details last…U.S. House Passes More COVID-19 Relief
Published March 10, 2021
As expected, the House passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan on a vote of 220 to 211. No Republicans voted in favor of the bill. This latest COVID-19 relief bill includes $1,400 in direct payments to qualifying Americans, more…Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers Propose COVID-19 Relief Framework
Published December 1, 2020
A bipartisan group of lawmakers proposed a framework for more COVID-19 emergency relief. The proposal has a price tag of $908 billion with $288 billion for additional small business support and $26 billion for agriculture and nutrition. South Dakota Congressman…Congress May Tackle COVID-19 Relief Before Lame Duck Session Ends
Published December 1, 2020
Congress is going to try and pass more COVID-19 relief before the end of the year. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said any deal reached on a new COVID relief package in a lame duck session would be added to…Klobuchar: Congress Trying for More 2020 COVID-19 Relief
Published November 21, 2020
Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar told the Minnesota Farmers Union lawmakers are trying to get more COVID-19 relief passed by the end of the year. “Right now, COVID is spiking not just in the cities, but in rural areas, too. It’s…Minnesota Farmers Union Holds Annual Convention
Published November 21, 2020
Minnesota Farmers Union approved seven special orders during its virtual convention on Saturday, focusing on affordable rural healthcare, resilient ag markets, rural broadband access and pandemic recovery. "We want to help people survive the pandemic," said Gary Wertish, president, Minnesota…Biofuels Caucus Asks USDA to Include Biofuels in COVID-19 Relief
Published August 8, 2020
The Congressional Biofuels Caucus sent a letter to Congressional leadership on Friday requesting additional resources for the biofuels sector in the next piece of the coronavirus relief legislation. The leaders are still working through the details of the fourth economic…Klobuchar: Differing Views for Nutrition, Cost and USDA Implementation
Published August 3, 2020
An agreement wasn't reached on a new COVID-19 relief package last week so negotiations will continue this week. When it comes to agriculture, Minnesota Senator Amy Klobuchar says there are a few hang-ups in the Senate’s bill: differing views on…Considering Biofuels Options for Fourth COVID-19 Package
Published August 1, 2020
Lawmakers proposed at least two provisions for biofuels assistance in this next round of COVID-19 relief. "There are different venues the assistance can come through," explained Anne Steckel, senior biofuels advisor, National Farmers Union. "Senators Grassley, Ernst and Klobuchar have…