SNE Special Interest Division

Legislative and Regulatory Bulletins:

Legislative and Regulatory Updates are posted to this website. The bulletins are prepared by SNE’s Public Policy Consultant, Waterman & Associates, with ACPP contributions identified by author. An archive of bulletins is contained below.

June 2007

  • An overview of action (or lack thererof.....) on Capitol Hill

  • Highlights of SNE letters to Congress on the Farm Bill priorities and the need to finding funding for them 

  • Recent Farm Bill statements by Nutrition Subcommittee Chairman Baca (D-CA) and USDA Secretary Johanns 

  • Biographies of Agriculture Chairman Peterson (D-MN) and Ranking Member Goodlatte (R-VA)

  • A recent Op-Ed Piece authored by ACPP Co-Chair Susan Roberts

  • Recent Food and Nutrition Resources and Reports

  • An outline of the ACPP activities at the upcoming SNE Annual Conference 

March 2007

  • Meet the Senate and House Nutrition Leadership
  • SNE Kicks Off 110th Congress with Congressional Letter
  • Child Nutrition Promotion & School Lunch Protection Act
  • Fruit and Vegetable Snack Program
  • Food Security
  • Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems
  • Comments on Labeling of Calcium, Vitamin D and Osteoporosis

 

November 2005

  • Food Stamp Program
  • Fruit and Vegetable Program
  • Foods of Minimal Nutritional Value
  • Head Start Reauthorization
  • Older Americans Act Reauthorization
  • Who's Who Among the Washington Policy Makers
  • Alcohol Labeling
  • Senior Farmers Market Program
  • USDA Farm Bill Forums
  • ACPP Member Contributions

June 2005

  • Who’s Who Among the Washington Policy Makers -- Senator Harkin
  • The Fruit and Vegetable Program
  • HeLP America Act of 2005
  • Head Start Reauthorization
  • The New Food Guide Pyramid
  • FANSA Press Release
  • FDA Food Label Comments
  • ACPP Member Contributions
  • Interview with Senator Harkin

March 2005

  • The 109th Congress Convenes
  • SNE’s 2005/2006 Public Policy Priorities
  • Advisory Committee on Public Policy (ACPP) - SNE Member Opportunities
  • The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans have been released!
  • 2005 DG References Corresponding to SNE Comments
  • New Cabinet Members of Relevance to SNE
  • Welcome the new SNE Washington Intern
  • Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
  • School Wellness Policy Design
  • Notes from DC and the Chair Elect

September 2004

  • SNE Submits Comments to USDA on the Food Guidance System
  • SNE Sends IMPACT Position Paper to House Energy and Commerce Committee
  • SNE Annual Conference Showcases ACPP Activities and Encourages Participation

July 2004

  • Child Nutrition Reauthorization Passes in the U.S. House and Senate
  • IMPACT Legislation Stall in the U.S. House
  • SNE Continues Work on Food Guide Pyramid Graphics Comments
  • Grassroots Session to Train SNE Members on How to Engage Federal Lawmakers
  • Attend the Plenary and Open ACPP Sessions at the SNE Annual Conference
  • SNE Works with Food and Nutrition Science Alliance to Collaborate on Nutrition Issues

March 2004

  • US House Introduces Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill
  • Senate Approves Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act – House Action Stalled
  • SNE Submits Letter to Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee
  • SNE Prepares for Third Phase of the Food Guide Pyramid Revisions
  • SNE Sends Letter to Congress Requesting Additional Child Nutrition Funding
  • SNE Commends Secretary Thompson on Obesity Work and Addresses WHO Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health
  • Sen. Bingaman Supports Nutrition Education for Children in Letter to President Bush

November 2003

  • Child Nutrition Reauthorization Still in the Works on Capitol Hill
  • Child Nutrition Bill Targeting Competitive Foods Introduced in the House
  • Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Bill Moving Forward in the Senate
  • Call to Action – Contact Your Members of Congress on IMPACT NOW!
  • SNE Submits Comments to USDA on Food Guide Pyramid Revisions
  • FDA Holds Obesity Meeting
  • Robert Wood Johnson Health Policy Fellowships Call for 2004 Applications

July 2003

  • Congressional Hearing Conducted to Improve Child Nutrition Programs
  • SNE Sends Support Letter on Pedestrian and Cyclist Legislation
  • New FDA Rule Requires Trans Fat Labeling on Foods
  • FDA Issues New Process for Qualified Health Claims on Food Labels

June 2003

  • Bipartisan Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Bill Introduced in the Senate
  • National Hunger Awareness Day Brings About “Call to Congress” on Child
    Nutrition Reauthorization
  • SNE Provides Child Nutrition Reauthorization Statement to the Institute of
  • Medicine’s Committee on Prevention of Obesity in Children and Youth
  • Castle Introduces Legislation to Help Reduce Childhood Obesity
  • House Committee Approves Head Start Reauthorization Bill
  • Federal Government Report Finds that More Efforts Are Needed To Improve School
    Meal Nutrition
  • USDA’s Budget for Nutrition Programs Released

May 2003

  • SNE President-Elect Meets with Senator Kohl’s Staff to Discuss SNE’s Position of
    Child Nutrition Reauthorization
  • Bill Offered in the U.S. Senate to Limit Sales in Schools of Sodas and Snacks
  • Bipartisan Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Bill to be Re-Introduced in the Senate
  • Senator Leahy Introduces Bill Promoting More Healthy Choices For Students
  • Legislation Expanding the School Breakfast, Summer Food, Child and Adult Care Feeding Programs
  • National Food Policy Conference Held in Washington, D.C.

April 2003

  • SNE’s Child Nutrition Reauthorization Position Paper Approved by the Board and Included in the Public Record for Senate Committee Hearing
  • SNE Extends Comment Period for Food Guide Pyramid to May 2nd
  • Sen. Leahy’s Amendment to Restore Strict Organic Standards Signed by President

March 2003

  • Debate On Child Nutrition Reauthorization Begins in Washington
  • Dr. Eric Hentges Chosen as New Director for USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion
  • Legislation to Prevent Abusive Lawsuits Against Food Industry Introduced
  • USDA hosts Nutrition Education Conference in Washington, D.C.
  • March is National Nutrition Month!

February 2003

  • Congress Approves Fiscal Year 2003 Spending Bill
  • Obesity Legislation Reintroduced in the House; Senate Outlook Still Undecided
  • FNS Seeks Comments on WIC Food Package
  • Senators Write to President Bush on Child Nutrition Programs
  • Department of Health and Human Services Issues FY 04 Budget
  • FDA Proposes Two Regulations Related to Food Bioterrorism; Seeking Comments

January 2003

  • The 108th Congress Convenes
  • Composition of the New 108th Congress
  • Key Committees with Jurisdiction over Nutrition Education
  • HHS Funds Prevention Initiative to Help Americans Develop Healthier Lifetime Habits
  • Administration to Propose $43 Million Increase for WIC in FY 2004
  • Head Start Hearing and Rally to be Held in Washington on January 29
  • FDA Forms New Task Force Aimed at Improving Consumer Nutrition Information
  • FDA's 2003 Science Forum to Be Held April 24-25

December 2002

  • SNE Signs FRAC Letter Urging Congress to Increase Funding for Child Nutrition Reauthorization
  • Senator Frist, the Senate’s Only Doctor, Replaces Trent Lott as Majority Leader
  • FTC Joins Forces With FDA’s Consumer Health Information Initiative

November 2002

  • November Elections Change the Political Dynamics for the 108th Congress
  • SNE Members Participate in Healthy Schools Summit
  • USDA Awards $2.5 Million to Study Nutrition, Obesity and Food Assistance

October 2002

  • SNE Selects Legislative / Governmental Priorities for 2003
  • Congressional Outlook – What to Expect For The Remainder of the Session
  • National 4-H Council Offers Grants to Fight Obesity
  • Mark McClellan Confirmed As FDA Commissioner
  • Foods Must Meet New Standards In Order to Carry USDA ‘Organic’ Seal
  • Senate Committee Approves Compromise on Food Labeling Bill

September 2002

  • Obesity Bill - “The Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act” – Introduced in U.S. House of Representatives
  • Soft Drink Resolution Approved at SNE Annual Meeting
  • U.S. House OKs Bill Establishing Women’s Health Offices in HHS Agencies

August 2002

  • Public Policy Survey Results and Analysis Unveiled at SNE’s Annual Meeting
  • Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Legislation to be Introduced in the House in September
  • CSREES 2003 National Research Initiative Applications Now Available

July 2002

  • SNE Participates in Nutrition Education Workshop in Preparation for Next Year’s Child Nutrition Reauthorization
  • Bill to Reduce Obesity Introduced in U.S. Senate
  • President Bush Launches Healthier US Initiative
  • Obesity Issue Recognized by Governors and Congress
  • New CDC Director Named
  • Senate Confirms Richard Carmona as Surgeon General

May 2002

  • SNE Officials Meet with USDA Under Secretary Bost
  • SNE Official Testifies on Child Nutrition Programs & WIC
  • President Signs 2002 Farm Bill -- Food Stamps Restored to Legal Immigrants
  • Senate Health and Education Committee to Hold Child Obesity Hearing
  • HHS Launches Campaign to “Take Time to Care About Diabetes”
  • Safe Schools/Healthy Students Grant Opportunity