Public Policy

Farm Bill Mark-Up Aids Food Stamps and TEFAP
In July 2001, the House Agriculture Committee passed without amendment the food assistance-nutrition title (Title IV) of the Farm Bill. Title IV reauthorizes to Fiscal .... More

FY 2001 Farm Aid Package Update
In July 2001, the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee approved S. 1246, the "Emergency Agricultural Assistance Act of 2001." Included in this $7.4 billion far.... More

New Data on Hunger and Food Insecurity
The Food Research and Action Center reported today that newly published Census Bureau/U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers show, despite the nation's prosperity, that 31 mil.... More

The Status of Charitable Relief Tax Initiatives
On July 19, the House of Representatives passed the Community Solutions Act, H.R.7, on a largely party-line vote of 233-198. The Community Solutions Act, sponsored by Represen.... More

USDA Publishes New Meal Guide
The USDA Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services Division and the Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion have just published a new guide to promote economical and nutritious.... More