Entity: Department of Agriculture

USDA Communications with the Georgia Poultry Federation and the National Chicken Council from February 2018 to April 2020

April 16, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to American Oversight's request for communications about line speed waivers for poultry plants in Georgia. These records include agency communications with the Georgia Poultry Federation and the National Chicken Council, and span from February 2018 to April 2020.

News Roundup: Georgia’s Attack on Voting Rights

April 1, 2021
As the nation reacts to the voting restrictions signed into law in Georgia, threats to democracy are alive across the country.

USDA Communications Regarding Changes to Poultry Inspection System

March 19, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to American Oversight's request for communications sent by former top agency officials containing key terms regarding a new poultry inspection system, including a proposed rules change allowing an increase in eviscerator line speeds at poultry processing plants.

USDA Email Communications with the Executive Office of the President

March 19, 2021
U.S. Department of Agriculture records in response to American Oversight’s request for email communications between agency officials and the Executive Office of the President.

USDA Emails Regarding Farmers to Families Food Box Program

March 8, 2021
Records from the U.S. Department of Agriculture in response to American Oversight's request for communications between top agency officials and White House advisers, including Ivanka Trump, regarding the Farmers to Food Box Program.

Investigations Update: Covid-19 Outbreaks in Meatpacking Facilities, New Arizona Voting-Restriction Bills

March 2, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into worker safety and health in meatpacking facilities during the coronavirus pandemic, voting restrictions in the states, and Stephen Miller’s influence over immigration policy.

FOIA Request to USDA Seeking Communications with Meat Industry Representatives

February 24, 2021
FOIA request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking communications between former top agency officials and representatives of meat-processing companies or trade associations.

Investigations Update: Texas Energy Crisis, Covid-19 in Poultry Plants, and New Legislation in Missouri

February 23, 2021
See the latest in our investigations into the recent power outage in Texas, industry influence over the Trump administration’s coronavirus response, and Missouri legislation that protects drivers who hit protesters with their cars.

FOIA Request to USDA Seeking Communications Regarding New Poultry Inspection System

February 17, 2021
FOIA records request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking communications sent by former top agency officials containing key terms regarding a new poultry inspection system, including a proposed rules change allowing an increase in eviscerator line speeds at poultry processing plants.

FOIA Request to USDA Seeking Assessments Regarding New Poultry Inspection System

February 17, 2021
FOIA records request to the U.S. Department of Agriculture seeking communications sent by former top agency officials containing key terms regarding a new poultry inspection system, including a proposed rules change allowing an increase in eviscerator line speeds at poultry processing plants.