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Budget Recommendations for Federal Nutrition and Agriculture Programs (FY 2017)

Original title: AGRICULTURE, RURAL DEVELOPMENT, FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, AND RELATED AGENCIES APPROPRIATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017

January 1, 2017

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What this does

This document outlines the funding priorities for major federal food programs that serve millions of low-income Americans, including WIC and school lunch programs, which directly impacts the availability of nutritional support and food assistance services for the 2017 fiscal year.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Low-income women and children

These groups are the primary recipients of WIC services and food assistance programs.

Public schools

Schools are the primary operators of federal child nutrition programs and would be eligible for kitchen equipment grants.

Farmers and food producers

These groups provide the commodities distributed through the TEFAP program.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

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Summary

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics submitted testimony to the Senate Subcommittee requesting specific funding levels for federal food assistance and agricultural research programs for fiscal year 2017. The recommendations focus on maintaining support for WIC, SNAP, school meal programs, and food research to address chronic disease and food security.

Key Facts

  • Request for $6.350 billion for the WIC program to support 8.02 million participants.
  • Request for $150 million for the WIC Contingency Fund to cover unforeseen cost or participation increases.
  • Request for $80 million for WIC breastfeeding peer counselors.
  • Request for $75 million for WIC Management Information Systems and EBT funding.
  • Request for $14 million for WIC infrastructure improvements.
  • Request for $26 million for WIC program initiatives and evaluation.
  • Request for $35 million in grants for schools to purchase kitchen equipment.
  • Request for $25 million for the Team Nutrition program.
  • Request for $329 million for TEFAP commodities as provided by the 2014 Farm Bill.
  • Support for the President's budget for the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) and the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI).
  • Request to restore Agricultural Research Services (ARS) funding to 2014 levels.
  • Support for the expansion of Summer Food Service Program EBT demonstrations over a ten-year window.
  • Support for the President's proposal to add $30 million for TEFAP food purchases in FY 2017.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the WIC program?
WIC is a federal program that provides nutritious food packages, nutrition education, and healthcare referrals to low-income women and children up to age five.
What is TEFAP?
The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) provides nutrient-rich food to low-income individuals through food pantries, shelters, and soup kitchens.
What is SNAP-Ed?
SNAP-Ed is a program that provides nutrition education to SNAP participants to help them make healthy food choices and prepare nutritious meals.

Why It Matters

This document outlines the funding priorities for major federal food programs that serve millions of low-income Americans, including WIC and school lunch programs, which directly impacts the availability of nutritional support and food assistance services for the 2017 fiscal year.

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policy shift90% confidence

Focus on EBT Expansion

The document highlights a strategic push to expand EBT usage for summer food programs to address the 'hunger gap' when school is out.

Connected Entities

organizationNational Institute of Food and AgricultureAgency responsible for funding agriculture and nutrition research.Map →
organizationAcademy of Nutrition and DieteticsThe organization submitting the testimony and funding recommendations.Map →

Sources

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