LETTERS
ARA Releases Statement on White House Executive Order Addressing Agricultural Input Supply Chains
Feb 19, 2026
The Agricultural Retailers Association (ARA) today responded to the White House Executive Order issued February 18, 2026, titled “Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate Based Herbicides,” which underscores the importance of maintaining reliable domestic supply chains for critical agricultural inputs.
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ALL PUBLISHED LETTERS
Pesticide Policy Coalition Letter on CWA Permit Reform
Jan 26, 2024
ARA co-signed a letter as part of the Pesticide Policy Coalition in support of the House Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I) Committee-approved Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting reform bills, including H.R. 5089, the “Reducing Regulatory Burdens Act of 2023”.
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ARA Crop Insurance Coalition Support Letter
Jan 22, 2024
ARA co-signed a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and Director of The Office of Management and Budget Shalanda Young to urge they protect crop insurance from harmful cuts during this year’s budget process.
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ARA Co-Signed a Letter for the Death Tax Repeal Act
Dec 22, 2023
ARA and more than 157 stakeholder organizations co-signed a support letter for the Death Tax Repeal Act as part of the Family Business Coalition.
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ARA Co-Signs Support Letter for AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act
Dec 18, 2023
ARA co-signed a letter to members of Congress to express support for the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act because ARA members rely on AM radio as a source of weather, commodity, and national farm policy updates as well as in times of emergencies.
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ARA Co-signed a Support for CARS Act of 2023
Oct 19, 2023
ARA co-signed a letter to Senators voicing support for the Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023.
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ARA Signs Letter Expressing Concern of CFATS Expiration
Oct 19, 2023
ARA co-signed a letter to Senators to express deep concern regarding the expiration of the DHS Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program.
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ARA Co-Signed a Letter in Support of H.R. 1435, The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchases Act
Sep 13, 2023
ARA co-signed a letter supporting H.R. 1435, The Preserving Choice in Vehicle Purchasing Act, to increase competition for cleaner carbon emissions, challenge innovations in the agricultural, refining, and vehicle production industries, and allow the freedom for American consumers to select a vehicle that best fits their needs.
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ARA Co-Signed a Letter Supporting Funding for the Foundation of Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) in the Farm Bill
Sep 11, 2023
Since 2002, U.S. public state and federal investments in agriculture research have significantly declined by 30%, ARA supports mandatory funding for the Foundation of Food and Agriculture Research (FFAR) in order to continue the overall progression of the agricultural industry.
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ARA Co-Signed a Letter Urging the EPA to Maintain National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for Fine Particulate Matter
Sep 07, 2023
ARA and other associations urge the EPA to maintain National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) in order to revitalize our supply chains and manufacturing and restore our nation's infrastructure.
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ARA Co-Signed a Letter Urging for the Reauthorization of CFATS
Sep 06, 2023
ARA Co-Signed a letter with several trade associations and companies urging senators to consider and pass the House-approved legislation to reauthorize for two years the Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) program that expired on July 27, 2023.
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