Academy Supports Senate Passage of the American Rescue Plan Act
03/08/2021 - The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act, the most recent COVID-19 relief package.
03/08/2021 - The U.S. Senate passed the American Rescue Plan Act, the most recent COVID-19 relief package.
02/25/2021 - Two Academy members and registered dietitian nutritionists recently were appointed to positions within the USDA
02/24/2020 - Recently, there have been congressional reports that leading baby food manufacturers knowingly sold baby food that contained high levels of heavy metals.
In recent days, President Biden has signed three executive orders on immigration.
01/29/2021 - On January 26, President Biden signed an executive order on racial equity.
President Joe Biden signed today an executive order that will help put healthy food on the table for many Americans impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
1/15/2021 - Biden Administration’s January 14 COVID-19 Relief Proposal Includes Academy Priorities
12/16/2020 - The Academy urges Congress to pass a stimulus bill before leaving for recess.
With the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act celebrating its 10th anniversary yesterday, the Academy is proud to recognize the vital role Academy members have played in the development and implementation of the bill.
A federal judge struck down a USDA final rule that would have limited states' ability to issue waivers and individual exemptions for SNAP work requirements in areas where there are few jobs or work training programs.