Category: Statements
Grange Files Comments on Supply Chain Resiliency
The National Grange and 49 agricultural producer , commodity, agribusiness and food-related national organizations filed extensive comments with the Department of Transportation and the President’s Supply Chain Disruptions Task Force detailing recommendations to support resilient, diverse and secure supply chains. Click here to read the comment.
National Grange Files Pneumonia Vaccine Comments with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Committee
The National Grange filed comments with the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to urge release of new approved pneumonia vaccines as the flu and pneumonia season approaches. Click here to read the statement.
National Grange urges Congress to Act on Unaffordable Out-Of-Pocket Medicare Part D Costs
The National Grange joined a group of 132 organizations representing older Americans which is asking key committees of Congress to reduce Part D out-of-pocket costs for patients as it drafts its budget reconciliation package. Increases in patient out-of-pocket costs leads to lower drug adherence, higher mortality and increased overall health care costs. Click here … Continue reading “National Grange urges Congress to Act on Unaffordable Out-Of-Pocket Medicare Part D Costs”
National Grange Urges Pneumococcal Vaccine Release
The National Grange write members of the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Urging them to recommend release of new pneumococcal vaccines prior to this year’s flu and pneumonia season. Click to here to read the letter.
National Grange Urges EPA to Include Farmers in WOTUS Rule Revision
In response to the Biden administration’s decision to revise the Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, the National Grange urges the EPA to include farmers in every step of the revision process and to prioritize property rights and the agriculture economy when creating the final regulation. Click here to read the letter.
National Grange Urges Passage of Growing Climate Solutions ACT
The National Grange joined 76 agriculture groups to urge rapid Senate approval of S. 1251, the Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021. The Act creates a framework within USDA to develop a coordinated, voluntary, climate change participation program for farmers, ranchers and forest owners. Click here to read the letter
The National Grange issues a statement Addressing Broadband Equity
The National Grange issued a statement regarding the House Energy and Commerce Committee hearing May 6 on “Broadband Equity: Addressing Disparities in Access and Affordability” National Grange Statement: Rural communities in America are in desperate need of broadband internet. We’ve needed it for a long time and the pandemic has only made that more … Continue reading “The National Grange issues a statement Addressing Broadband Equity”
National Grange Urges Congress to Act Now on Rural Broadband Access.
The National Grange and 25 groups advocating efficient infrastructure investments in rural broadband are asking the Senate and House Rural Broadband Caucuses to lead the charge for Hill action. Click here to read letter.
National Grange President Betsy Huber Urges Senators to Establish A Farm Food Corps
National Grange president Betsy Huber is urging Senators Wyden and Merkley to amend their Century Conservation Corps Act (S. 487) to include a nationwide Farm Food Corps. The purpose of the Farm Food Corps would be to establish apprenticeships and mentor new and beginning farmers. Click here to read the letter.
National Grange Urges Rapid Merger to Save Lives
The National Grange is urging the Federal Trade Commission to immediately approve Illumina’s proposed acquisition of GRAIL, companies perfecting new innovative screening tests for early cancer detection. This technology utilizes a simple blood draw to identify many types of cancer before it spreads in the body. The merger should hasten the widespread adoption of … Continue reading “National Grange Urges Rapid Merger to Save Lives”
National Grange urges USDA to establish a Farmers to Families Food Box Program
The National Grange filed comments with the USDA urging Secretary Vilsack to continue the emergency Farmers to Families Food Box program or a successor food purchase and distribution initiative to help those in need obtain food during the ongoing pandemic. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL LETTER.
National Grange Urges Relief for Chronic Pain in Rural America
The National Grange is urging the Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee at FDA support the development of new, non-addictive treatment options to manage chronic pain. A disproportionate number of poor, elderly, disabled, and those with chronic health conditions live in rural areas. A recent survey by the National Grange revealed that over … Continue reading “National Grange Urges Relief for Chronic Pain in Rural America”
National Grange Calls for Innovative COVID-19 vaccines and Equitable Distribution
A disproportionate number of poor, elderly, and those with chronic health conditions live in rural areas. These rural residents are struggling to get access to COVID-19 vaccines. In letters to congressional committees on Capitol Hill and the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Grange says innovative vaccines and equitable distribution is the … Continue reading “National Grange Calls for Innovative COVID-19 vaccines and Equitable Distribution”
Vilsack nomination to lead USDA called ‘wise choice’ by Grange president
Betsy Huber, President of the National Grange, has issued a statement on the Nomination of Vilsack as Secretary of Agriculture: “The National Grange welcomes Tom Vilsack back to USDA as Secretary of Agriculture,” she said, pending his confirmation. “President-elect Biden has made a wise choice to lead the Department at a time when farming … Continue reading “Vilsack nomination to lead USDA called ‘wise choice’ by Grange president”
National Grange Urges Innovative COVID-19 Vaccination Options
How will rural communities fare in obtaining COVID-19 vaccine? Rural communities do not currently have the infrastructure necessary to store, maintain and distribute these new vaccines. The National Grange is urging FDA to explore multiple vaccine delivery mechanisms including pill form. Click here to read.
