WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter urging Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins to use every tool at her disposal to help lower the surging cost of eggs. In her letter, Senator Rosen expressed her concern about the skyrocketing price of eggs and asked the Trump Administration to take immediate action to address the bird flu epidemic and strengthen the food supply chain to prevent disruptions.
“Astronomical prices, coupled with a severe egg supply shortage, are hurting hardworking families in my state. My constituents have continued to reach out, concerned that they cannot access this staple item and if they can, it is too expensive for their family to afford. On top of this, overall inflation increased by 3 percent last month. This is further compounding the high egg prices we are seeing because of supply chain deficiencies,” wrote Senator Rosen. “With egg prices expected to climb by another 20 percent this year, it is imperative for USDA to take immediate actions to mitigate this sharp projected increase.”
“In addition to taking immediate steps to combat the spread of bird flu, I urge you to work with your partners at other federal agencies to address the high costs of eggs and remedy the broader supply chain challenges we are experiencing,” Rosen continued. “This includes working with the Federal Trade Commission to ensure bad actors are not taking advantage of the current dire situation and partaking in price gouging practices that hurt Nevadans.”
The full letter can be found HERE.
Senator Rosen has been holding the Trump Administration accountable for their promise to lower costs for hardworking Nevadans. Earlier this month, she took the Senate floor to call out the Trump Administration for its lack of action to lower grocery prices and address the egg shortage. This week, Rosen joined her Senate colleagues in urging President Donald Trump to reject Congressional Republicans’ plans to increase the cost of living for Americans.
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