Legislative Activity Child Nutrition Reauthorization After months of inaction, S. 3136, the Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016, got an unexpected jolt of life on September 15 when the bill was hotlined, boosting the hopes of supporters and removing a hurdle for the bill to be considered by the full Senate. Last … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity House Agriculture, FDA Appropriations Bill The House is scheduled to consider the Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) spending bill this week. The House Appropriations Committee approved the spending bill on May 29, which includes policy provisions such as authorizing a waiver process for schools having difficulty meeting the nutrition standards for the … Continue Reading
Legislative Activity Farm Bill As expected, early last week the Senate reappointed its farm bill conferees. The House, however, has yet to name its conferees. In late September, staff had indicated that the House would appoint conferees shortly after October 1. With the government shutdown, the appointment of conferees will likely be postponed until Congress … Continue Reading
