Democrats passed landmark legislation to fundamentally change the way we protect the safety of our food supply. This legislation closes the gaps exposed by the recent string of food-borne illness outbreaks and gives the Food and Drug Administration new authorities, tools, and funding. (Passed by the House)
Meet Congresswoman Donna Edwards and you’ll immediately sense her strong energy and enthusiasm for her work on behalf of people in her community. According to Edwards – who represents portions of Maryland’s Prince George’s and Montgomery counties – the experience so far has “been really invigorating – exciting.”