This hearing continues the Committee's examination and discussion of the reauthorization of the 1966 Child Nutrition Act, and the National School Lunch Act. Witnesses include officials administering these programs, with discussion to include Summer Food Service Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and WIC. The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is authorized through the end of the current fiscal year under the Child Nutrition Act to provide federal grant funds to states for monthly food packages and nutrition education for low-income mothers and young children.
Also under consideration is authorization for federal spending for state administrative expenses associated with the operation of child nutrition meal service program and the nutrition education and training program.
On March 4, the Committee reviewed school lunch and school breakfast programs. Link to March 4 hearing record of witnesses' opening statements.
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