06/21/2018 - The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed the farm bill. This is the second attempt by the House to pass H.R. 2, the same bill that failed in May.

06/21/2018 - In a letter to the U.S. Senate, the Academy outlines its support for the legislation that would reauthorize and strengthen nutrition programs that promote healthy people, healthful food systems and a strong economy.

06/19/2019 - The U.S. House Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations Subcommittee passed the Fiscal Year 2019 Labor, Health and Human Services spending bill.