FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Federal Nutrition Programs for Young Children

Original title: FOOD FOR THOUGHT: EXAMINING FEDERAL NUTRITION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG CHILDREN AND INFANTS

January 1, 2022

nutrition child welfare WIC federal programs infant health

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal review of federal nutrition support systems, which directly impacts the availability and delivery of food assistance for low-income families and young children across the United States.

Who is mentioned in the record

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

WIC participants

These individuals rely on federal nutrition programs for food assistance and support services.

Food manufacturers

Companies like Schreiber Foods are involved in the supply chain for federal nutrition programs.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is a transcript of a July 2021 House Subcommittee hearing examining the effectiveness and administration of federal nutrition programs for infants and young children. The hearing featured testimony from nutrition experts, industry representatives, and program participants to discuss the current state of these services.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on July 28, 2021, via Zoom.
The session focused on federal nutrition programs for infants and young children.
Witnesses included representatives from the Virginia Department of Health, the U.S. Army, Schreiber Foods, Inc., and a WIC participant.
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services under the Committee on Education and Labor.
The record includes written statements from all four witnesses and additional questions submitted by Representative Glenn Thompson.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine the performance and reach of federal nutrition programs designed for infants and young children.

Who testified at the hearing?

Testimony was provided by a participant, a representative from Schreiber Foods, a director from the Virginia Department of Health, and a nutritionist from the U.S. Army.

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Discoveries

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Remote Hearing Format

The hearing was conducted via Zoom, reflecting the operational adjustments made by Congress during the 2021 period.

Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services“Congressional body conducting the hearing”Map →

personTeresa L. Turner“Nutritionist, U.S. Army”Map →

personJessica Burris“WIC participant and breastfeeding peer counselor”Map →

personPaula N. Garrett“Division Director, Virginia Department of Health”Map →

personRuss Fulcher“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personTrevor Farrell“Senior VP at Schreiber Foods, Inc.”Map →

personSuzanne Bonamici“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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