Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to applaud the Trump administration's recent proposed rulemaking for school meals and the Summer Food Service Program. As a member of the Agriculture Committee, and ranking member on the Education and Labor Subcommittee with jurisdiction over the child nutrition programs, I have consistently heard from school food service administrators in my district about their frustrations with the heavyhanded Obama-era regulations. I am glad to see the administration is seeking input from those who administer these programs every day. This new rule will provide needed flexibility for food service supervisors to adapt their menus to teach students proper nutrition habits that they will adopt during crucial periods of growth and into adulthood. These food service professionals know the needs of their students best, and I look forward to seeing this rule finalized and our schools and communities become even stronger. Updates on Agriculture and the Trade War with China”