The Academy mourns the passing of U.S. Sen. Bob Dole (Kan.), a champion of hunger and child nutrition issues, who served as a member of Congress for more than thirty years.

Members interested in volunteering for an Academy committee should complete the Opportunities to Serve Survey.

Two Academy member awards will be renamed to recognize and honor the accomplishments of recipients.

The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Bill Back Better Act today, which included a $10 billion investment in critical nutrition programs.