Open Congress : News Articles for S.3307 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010

NIFA Update — December 9 , 2010

2010-12-08T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, December 2, 2010 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack issued the following statement regarding House passage of S. 3307—The Healthy Hunger-Free ...

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National Automatic Merchandising Association Applauds Congress On Passing ...

2010-12-07T19:00:00Z

... billion childhood nutrition bill, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, (S. 3307), according Ned Monroe, NAMA senior vice president of government affairs. ...

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Children are hungry during school holidays

2010-12-06T19:00:00Z

Contact your congressman and tell him you support the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act (S. 3307). Karen Vauk is president and CEO of The Idaho Foodbank.

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Letter: Protecting us from killer cupcakes should not be priority

2010-12-05T19:00:00Z

Senate bill S.3307, which passed on 4 Dec, permits Federal bureaucrats to write rules on how often bake sales on school property will be permitted (page 107 ...

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2010-12-05T19:00:00Z

Over 31 million children in American schools will have a chance of a better school lunch as the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) passed today. ...

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Blacks lawmakers praise black farmers settlement

2010-12-05T19:00:00Z

... of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, joined his colleagues in voting for S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010. ...

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APHA Commends House For Reauthorizing Child Nutrition Act

2010-12-04T19:00:00Z

The American Public Health Association applauds the US House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S. 3307) ...

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How they voted in Washington

2010-12-04T19:00:00Z

SCHOOL NUTRITION PROGRAMS: The House passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) to reauthorize school nutrition programs and other programs ...

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2010-12-04T19:00:00Z

The American Public Health Association applauds the US House of Representatives for passing the bipartisan Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S. 3307) ...

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2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

The "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act" [S. 3307] cleared the House by a vote of 264 to 157. President Obama is expected to sign it promptly. ...

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House Joins Senate In Passing Child Nutrition Act

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

The "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act" [S. 3307] cleared the House by a vote of 264 to 157. President Obama is expected to sign it promptly. ...

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Feeding America Applauds Passage of the Healthy Hunger Free Kids Act

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives today approved the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) by a bipartisan vote 264 to 157. ...

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Republicans Block Schoolchildren Nutrition Program, Nearly Do it a Second Time ...

2010-12-02T19:00:00Z

The Michelle Obama-supported legislation, the "Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010" (S.3307), even passed the Republican hurdle of being paid for within ...

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Today in Congress

2010-12-01T19:00:00Z

Levin – Ways and Means) (Subject to a Rule) Complete Consideration of S. 3307 - Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Sen. Lincoln – Education and Labor) ...

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Agriculture Secretary Vilsack Statement on Passage of the Healthy Hunger-Free ...

2010-12-01T19:00:00Z

2, 2010 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today issued the following statement regarding House passage of S. 3307 "The Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act." ...

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NEWS UPDATE: 10:55 a.m. — House bill could provide $182K for school meals on Guam

2010-12-01T19:00:00Z

The US House of Representatives yesterday passed S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act, by a vote of 267 yeas to 157 noes, according to a press release ...

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Long Awaited Child Nutrition Victory Flawed

2010-12-01T19:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC, December 2, 2010 -- In response to House passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S.3307), Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism ...

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Vicki B. Escarra: 17 million children cannot wait for better nutrition

2010-12-01T19:00:00Z

Feeding America and our partners in the hunger-relief and nutrition community have been diligently working to make sure that Congress passes the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307). The renewal of child nutrition programs has been batted around for

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Today in Washington - December 1, 2010

2010-11-30T19:00:00Z

The House has votes scheduled on HJ Res 101, a continuing resolution keeping the government running for a few more weeks, S. 3307, the Healthy Hunger-Free ...

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Children are hungry during long school holidays

2010-11-30T19:00:00Z

... the vulnerable children in our community this holiday. Contact your congressman and tell him you support the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act (S.3307).

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"One Minutes" (15 per side)

2010-11-30T19:00:00Z

Obey – Appropriations) (Subject to a Rule) S. 3307 - Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Sen. Lincoln – Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) Senate ...

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2010-11-30T19:00:00Z

... in the hunger-relief and nutrition community have been diligently working to make sure that Congress passes the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307). ...

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Urban Caucus Chair Urges 'Yes' Vote for School Meals

2010-11-29T19:00:00Z

"I urge my colleagues to join me in voting YES on S. 3307 to strengthen the school meal program and ensure every student has access to high-quality ...

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Nov. 30 Readers letters

2010-11-29T19:00:00Z

...the unprecedented needs we are facing. We urge community members to take action. Encourage your representative to support S.3307 nationally and help us meet Second Harvest's local 2010 Holiday Food and Fund Drive goals of raising $11 million and 1.7 mi

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2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

The leaders expressed disappointment in the Senate bill, S. 3307, because it had been "weakened by compromise." Even so, they said, "it is the best ...

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This Week in Congress

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

Rahall – Natural Resources) (Subject to a Rule) S. 3307 - Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (Sen. Lincoln – Education and Labor) (Subject to a Rule) ...

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Editorial: Sad rejection rate for obesity

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

Mission Readiness continued: "The Senate has responded by unanimously passing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S.3307) -- a bipartisan bill that will ...

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Nov. 30 Readers letters

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

Encourage your representative to support S.3307 nationally and help us meet Second Harvest's local 2010 Holiday Food and Fund Drive goals of raising $11 ...

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Dispatch from the Front: The Week of November 29

2010-11-28T19:00:00Z

... which now funds the Pigford and Cobell settlements with black farmers; and S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. For more on the week ahead, ...

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2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

During the lame duck legislative session, Congress should pass the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) and restore SNAP (food stamps) cuts. ...

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Mail and Commentary Nov. 24, 2010

2010-11-23T19:00:00Z

During the lame duck legislative session, Congress should pass the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) and restore SNAP (food stamps) cuts. ...

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Key Vote Alert

2010-11-16T19:00:00Z

Comment S. 3307, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act. This is a reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act, which allocates funding to schools for the ...

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Push for Healthier School Meals for CO Kids

2010-11-15T19:00:00Z

... and fresh fruits and vegetables priorities on school menus. The bill, S. 3307, was passed by the Senate in August but has yet to receive a House vote.

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Michelle Obama-backed child nutrition bill takes off

2010-11-11T19:00:00Z

"We join the many other public health and nutrition groups who have come together to support passage and enactment of S. 3307 now," their letter states, ...

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Obesity taking toll on armed services

2010-11-10T19:00:00Z

...and women qualified for military service. The Senate has responded by unanimously passing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S.3307), a bipartisan bill that would ensure food provided to kids in schools is nutritious and would support healthy eating an

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2010-11-09T19:00:00Z

Earlier this year, the Senate responded by unanimously passing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307). This bipartisan bill will combat both obesity ...

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Nemours Endorses the Healthy, Hunger Free Act of 2010

2010-09-23T20:00:00Z

S.3307 potential to greatly improve the health of our nation's children JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Nemours endorses the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 and urges Congress to pass this Child Nutrition Reauthorization

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Budget cuts shouldn't leave children hungry

2010-08-29T20:00:00Z

The Senate-passed version (S.3307) arbitrarily cuts monthly food stamp (SNAP) benefits over time, in spite of signs that child hunger is rising. ...

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Budget cuts shouldn't leave children hungry

2010-08-26T20:00:00Z

...may put the squeeze on hungry students. Authorization for child nutrition programs expires Sept. 30. The Senate-passed version (S.3307) arbitrarily cuts monthly food stamp (SNAP) benefits over time, in spite of signs that child hunger is rising. A bette

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Reform Movement Urges House Action on Child Nutrition Reauthorization

2010-08-09T20:00:00Z

WASHINGTON, DC, August 10, 2010 -- In response to Senate passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S.3307), which would reauthorize child nutrition ...

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SNA Commends Senate Passage Of Child Nutrition Reauthorization; But Calls On ...

2010-08-08T20:00:00Z

SNA is also concerned about a provision in S. 3307 (Section 205) which would mandate schools to increase paid meal prices regardless of local circumstances. ...

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Eat well to be well

2010-08-06T20:00:00Z

...pass -- and adequately fund -- a child nutrition bill immediately. The Senate bill is the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S.3307); the House bill is the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act of 2010 (H.R. 5504). Any child nutrition bill

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Today in Congress

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

... confirmation of the nomination of Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and to consider the Child Nutrition legislation (S.3307). ...

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Senate Vote Makes Children's Health A Top Priority, USA

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

Today's bipartisan passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S. 3307) by the US Senate gives new momentum to efforts to reauthorize the nation's ...

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IDFA Applauds Senate for Investing in Child Nutrition, Recognizing Importance ...

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

The legislation, S. 3307, will give the US Department of Agriculture authority to set nutrition standards for beverages sold in a la carte lines and vending ...

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2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

Today's bipartisan passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S. 3307) by the US Senate gives new momentum to efforts to reauthorize the nation's ...

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Child Nutrition Initiative Applauds Senate for Passage of Critical Legislation ...

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

... Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) ? a vital step in the effort to improve children's health and increase their access to nutritious school meals. ...

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Today in Congress

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

... confirmation of the nomination of Elena Kagan to be an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court and to consider the Child Nutrition legislation (S.3307). ...

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2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

Today's bipartisan passage of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S. 3307) by the US Senate gives new momentum to efforts to reauthorize the nation's ...

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RACHAEL RAY: Congress must act now to alleviate child hunger

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

...pass — and adequately fund — a child nutrition bill immediately. The Senate bill is the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S.3307); the House bill is the Improving Nutrition for America’s Children Act of 2010 (H.R. 5504). Any child nutrition b

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Congress must act now to alleviate child hunger

2010-08-04T20:00:00Z

...them to pass and adequately fund a child nutrition bill immediately. The Senate bill is the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S.3307); the House bill is the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act of 2010 (H.R. 5504). Any child nutrition bil

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Rachael Ray column: Congress must act now to alleviate child hunger

2010-08-02T20:00:00Z

The Senate bill is the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S.3307); the House bill is the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act of 2010 (HR ...

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Help end child hunger in U.S.

2010-08-02T20:00:00Z

...to pass -- and adequately fund -- a child nutrition bill immediately. The Senate bill is the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 (S.3307); the House bill is the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act of 2010 (H.R. 5504). Any child nutrition b

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CSPI Urges Congress to Address Child Nutrition Before August Recess

2010-07-28T20:00:00Z

The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307) is a much needed step to address child nutrition and obesity. It would remove junk food from school vending ...

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2010-07-26T20:00:00Z

... Child Nutrition Act. The Senate is prioritizing childhood hunger as a part of that, introducing S. 3307 or the Healthy, Hunger Free Kids Act of 2010. ...

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More than 200 Rabbis Urge Action on Child Nutrition Reauthorization

2010-07-22T20:00:00Z

... been introduced in both the House (the Improving Nutrition for America's Children Act, HR 5504) and Senate (the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, S. 3307). ...

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Kids' school meals need day in Senate

2010-07-20T20:00:00Z

The Senate Agriculture Committee has already unanimously passed the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307). The bills would remove junk food from school ...

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House Education and Labor Committee Approves Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill

2010-07-15T20:00:00Z

The bill's passage will hopefully give a nudge to the Senate to pass its child nutrition bill, the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act (S. 3307). ...

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Make fighting hunger a priority

2010-05-31T20:00:00Z

...ending childhood hunger in the United States by 2015, the Senate has introduced the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010, S.3307. This bill focuses on nutritional programs that are specifically designed to protect young children, such as WIC, the Child

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