Entity: Department of Agriculture

FOIA to USDA Seeking Secretarial Orders Related to the Appointment of Brandon Lipps

September 12, 2019
FOIA to U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking secretarial orders appointing Brandon Lipps to senior positions at USDA. American Oversight seeks records with the potential to shed light on Mr. Lipps’ appointment to serve in senior roles at USDA.

FOIA to USDA Seeking Records Related to the Appointment of Brandon Lipps

September 12, 2019
FOIA to U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking signed commissions, appointment affidavits, SF-50s and other records related to Brandon Lipps’ appointment to senior positions at USDA. American Oversight seeks records with the potential to shed light on Mr. Lipps’ appointment to serve in senior roles at USDA.

FOIA to USDA Seeking Records Related to Responsibilities and Powers of Certain Senior Agency Positions

September 12, 2019
FOIA to U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking records related to the responsibilities and delegations of authority to certain senior positions at USDA. American Oversight seeks records with the potential to shed light on Mr. Lipps’ appointment to serve in senior roles at USDA.

No Records Response from USDA Regarding Communications with Select Staff from the Center for Faith-Based Partnerships and Vice President Pence’s Office

September 6, 2019
The United States Department of Agriculture stated that it had no records of communications between select Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships or the DepartmentÕs White House liaison and select staff of Vice President Mike Pence between January 1, 2018 and August 16, 2019.

USDA Calendars for Brandon Lipps and Maggie Lyons from July 2017 through April 2018

September 3, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture calendars for Acting Deputy Undersecretary for Food, Nutrition & Consumer Services Brandon Lipps and Chief of Staff to the Undersecretary Maggie Lyons, covering July 2017 through April 2018.

USDA Records Regarding a Rule on Child Nutrition Program Flexibilities for Milk, Whole Grains, and Sodium Requirements

August 30, 2019
United States Department of Agriculture 2017 communications and calendars pertaining to discussions with outside groups regarding a rule on Child Nutrition Program flexibilities for milk, whole grains, and sodium requirements.

USDA Communications with Law Firms Regarding Ivanka Trump’s Use of Personal Email For Official Government Business

August 30, 2019
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding communications with Ivanka Trump's law firms regarding Ivanka Trump and her use of personal email for official government business.

FOIA to USDA Seeking Communications with Trump Campaign Interests

August 30, 2019
FOIA Request to U.S Department of Agriculture seeking communications from agency officials to President Trump’s reelection campaign or other interests supporting the president’s reelection.

News Roundup: The Hatch Act and Freedom of Speech

August 16, 2019
New harsh immigration policies, weaker endangered species protections, and a lawsuit to protect the free speech rights of federal employees.

FOIA to USDA Seeking Secretary Perdue’s Personal Emails Concerning Agency Business

August 12, 2019
FOIA to U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking Secretary Perdue’s personal emails concerning agency business. American Oversight seeks these records to shed light on Secretary Perdue's actions and communications during his tenure as Secretary of Agriculture.