08/04/2022 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics is saddened to hear of the tragic loss of U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski (Ind.) and two members of her staff, Emma Thomson and Zachery Potts.
07/22/2022 - Today, the Academy co-hosted a virtual advocacy day with the Association of Diabetes Care and Education Specialists on two priority issues.
07/21/2022 - The Academy commends congresspeople Robert C. "Bobby" Scott and Suzanne Bonamici for introducing a comprehensive Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill with the following Academy priorities.
06/24/2022 - The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics commends the members of the 117th U.S. Congress who worked in a bipartisan, good-faith effort to pass the Keep Kids Fed Act.
06/15/2022 - Academy member Ginger Carney again provided expert testimony representing the nutrition and dietetics profession during a congressional hearing today on the infant formula shortage.
06/01/2022 - Academy representatives participated in an event hosted by Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack in Washington, DC.
05/25/2022 - Academy Member Ginger Carney represented the profession during today's hearing on the current infant formula shortage.
05/20/2022 - The Academy commends the passage of the bipartisan Access to Baby Formula Act by the 117th U.S. Congress, which now waits the signature of President Biden.
05/19/2022 - Leading up to the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health taking place in September 2022, the dates of virtual, regional listening sessions have been shared.
05/18/2022 - Two bills intended to ensure that infant formula scarcity is avoided in the future and that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has resources to support safety and oversight were introduced.
