Entity: Department of Agriculture

FOIA to USDA Seeking Communications with Specific Food Service Companies

June 26, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking communications with specific food service companies, including recipients of contracts for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

FOIA to USDA Seeking Guidance Regarding the Farmers to Families Food Box Program

June 26, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking guidance regarding the evaluation of contract bids and awards for the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

FOIA to USDA Seeking Communications Related to the Farmers to Families Food Box Program

June 26, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking sent communications containing key terms related to the Farmers to Families Food Box Program.

No Records Response from USDA Regarding the Reassignment of ERS Administrator Mary Bohman

June 26, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records concerning the reassignment of former Economic Research Service Administrator Mary Bohman. ERS is one of the two USDA offices that were relocated to Kansas City.

News Roundup: The Administration’s Failure to Confront Two National Crises

June 19, 2020
The Trump administration's responses to the deadly coronavirus pandemic and to nationwide protests against systemic racism in law enforcement have been both harmful and insufficient.

No Records Response from USDA for Analyses of SNAP Benefits and School-Provided Lunch

June 19, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for assessments and directives relating to SNAP benefits and school-provided lunches.

USDA Record of 805 Penn’s Statement of Interest in Kansas City Relocation

June 15, 2020
Department of Agriculture email record of company's statement of interest in leasing office space in Kansas City for USDA's relocation of two departments. This email came from the company, 805 Penn, that ultimately won the lease.

No Records Response from USDA Regarding Ethics Documents and Communications for Devon Westhill

June 15, 2020
The U.S. Department of Agriculture stated it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for the resume and ethics documents for Deputy Secretary for Civil Rights Devon Westhill, as well as communications with think tanks.

FOIA to USDA Seeking Copies of Hard Copy Records Shared with Congress Regarding Relocation

June 11, 2020
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) seeking copies of hard copy records related to the USDA relocation shared with or delivered to members of Congress between June 10, 2019, and June 15, 2019.

USDA Records Related to Hatch Act Enforcement

June 5, 2020
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding enforcement of the Hatch Act. This record includes guidance, newsletters, and FOIA reports.