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Educating Congress Your challenge… … Your opportunity! Cathy Schuchart Staff Vice President Child Nutrition and Policy Center. Mrs. Croft knows the importance of a healthy school lunch!. Your Challenge:. 12 new Senators 84 new members of the House
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Educating CongressYour challenge……Your opportunity!Cathy SchuchartStaff Vice PresidentChild Nutrition and Policy Center
Your Challenge: • 12 new Senators • 84 new members of the House • Nearly half of the House has served four years or less When was the last time they had school lunch?
The Senate • 53 Democrats • 45 Republicans • 2 Independents • Democrats gain 2 seats • 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster
The House • 233 Republicans • 200 Democrats • Republicans -7 Democrats -10 • Large Incoming Class: 35 Republicans and 49 Democrats
Key Senate Leaders • Senate Agriculture • New Ranking Member: Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS) • Senate Appropriations • New Chair: Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) • New Ranking Member: Sen. Richard Shelby (R-AL) • Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee Chair: Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR)
Key House Leaders • House Agriculture Committee • Department Operations, Oversight & Nutrition • New Chair: Rep. Steve King (R-IA) • New Ranking Member: Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) • House Appropriations Committee • Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee • New Chair: Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-AL)
Your Opportunity:Help Protect Our Programs! Educate your Members of Congress!
New Senate Bill • Sen. John Hoeven (R-ND): S. 427: “Sensible School Meals Act” • Cosponsors: Sen. Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Sen. Mark Pryor (D-AR), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-KS), Sen. Pat Roberts (R-KS), Sen. John Thune (R-SD), and Sen. Dan Coats (R-IN).
LAC 2013 • LAC Hill Reception • Closing General Session • Follow up calls! • Charge to the Hill
Rep. DeLauro knows the importance of a healthy school lunch!