Public Policy Information
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Tobacco Tax
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passed. Click for more info. |
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House bill 1114
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to allow the sale of unpasteurized raw milk - Did not pass committee |
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House bill 1552
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to allow breastfeeding in the workplace - click here for link
The House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee approved House Bill 1552 (An act to require employers to provide unpaid break time and reasonable locations for expressing breastmilk; and for other purposes)on Tuesday March 3, 2009. The bill, by Rep. Lindsley Smith of Fayetteville, exempts employers if it would be an “undue hardship” to permit unpaid breaks. The bill now heads to the House. |
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US Federal Issues
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We expect Congress to take up health and health care reform, food safety and labeling. Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act and of Ryan White HIV/AIDS authorities is also scheduled. ADA will provide issues briefs and key messages appropriate to the Congressional schedule. Visit ADA for more info.
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Links and Information
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| Online Tutorial: What you need to be an advocate
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/10988_10972_ENU_HTML.htm
Priority Areas at the National Level
http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/advocacy_386_ENU_HTML.htm
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Congressional Meeting Information
| This page provides you with all the information you need to prepare and equip yourself for your congressional meetings. Make sure to read everything to familiarize yourself with ADA's messages. You are encouraged to conact ADA's Washington office prior to your meetings to get last minute updates on legislation or happenings on Capitol Hill.
US House of Representatives
US Senate
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General Information for Congressional Meetings
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Here you will find the ADA Key Messages card, an evaluation form and helpful tips for your congressional meetings. Please use these materials outside of your congressional meetings
Important: Gifts and Lawmakers
Key Messages Card
Congressional Visit Evaluation 2009
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Legislative Achievements
| Recent Successes!
Two of ADA’s key issues for 2008 were successfully approved by Congress thanks to your effort and dedication.
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Farm Bill
| The farm bill, passed in June 2008, included many initiatives ADA supports such as a food stamp pilot program that provides incentives to encourage recipients to make healthy food choices; a targeted and expanded fruit and vegetable snack program in elementary schools, and the reauthorization of the nutrition monitoring system. More than $10 billion was added to the nutrition title of the bill to accommodate rising prices and greater need for food assistance and accounts for the largest proportion of spending in the farm bill. The measure enhanced farmers’ market programs, extension and nutrition education, and crafted ways for schools to choose to serve locally grown foods in their food service programs.
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Medical Nutrition Therapy
| In the Medicare bill passed in July 2008, ADA made a giant step towards its long-standing goal of getting MNT expanded for persons who are at risk for developing diabetes and other chronic diseases. Language was included that will provide for preventive services given an A or B rating by the US Preventive Task Force. Intensive nutrition counseling was given that rating by the USPTF. This legislation goes into effect in January 2009.