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S. 3136 - Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016

Agriculture and food. 114th Congress (2015-2016) View bill details
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Summary:
An original bill to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
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The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016

S. 3136 — 114th Congress (2015–2016)

Summary
An original bill to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
An original bill to reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016
  • Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016
  • Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016
Sponsor
Pat Roberts
Co-Sponsors
    Subjects
    • Agriculture and food
    • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
    • Adult day care
    • Advisory bodies
    • Business ethics
    • Child care and development
    • Child health
    • Civil actions and liability
    • Congressional oversight
    • Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogation
    • Department of Agriculture
    • Education programs funding
    • Educational facilities and institutions
    • Elementary and secondary education
    • Food assistance and relief
    • Food industry and services
    • Food supply, safety, and labeling
    • Fraud offenses and financial crimes
    • Fruit and vegetables
    • Government information and archives
    • Government studies and investigations
    • Health promotion and preventive care
    • Indian social and development programs
    • Medicaid
    • Nutrition and diet
    • Physical fitness and lifestyle
    • Public contracts and procurement
    • Separation, divorce, custody, support
    • State and local government operations
    • Teaching, teachers, curricula
    • Women's health
    Related Bills
    Major Actions
    Introduced7/06/2016
    Referred to Committee
    Bill History

    There have been no votes on this bill.

    ActionDateDescription
    Introduced7/06/2016
    7/06/2016Introduced in Senate
    7/06/2016Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Original measure reported to Senate by Senator Roberts. Without written report.
    Put on a legislative calendar7/06/2016Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 547.
    NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
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    Contributions

    1. November - December 2010 For $108,740 Against $250
    2. January - February 2011 For $304,954 Against $500
    3. March - April 2011 For $732,581 Against $3,500
    4. May - June 2011 For $827,722 Against $800
    5. July - August 2011 For $378,047 Against $0
    6. September - October 2011 For $662,196 Against $4,250
    7. November - December 2011 For $670,095 Against $500
    8. January - February 2012 For $423,260 Against $7,000
    9. March - April 2012 For $849,461 Against $1,500
    10. May - June 2012 For $900,430 Against $1,650
    11. July - August 2012 For $872,010 Against $250
    12. September - October 2012 For $1,620,775 Against $1,500
    13. November - December 2012 For $234,879 Against $1,000
    14. January - February 2013 For $279,774 Against $2,750
    15. March - April 2013 For $912,566 Against $450
    16. May - June 2013 For $870,078 Against $750
    17. July - August 2013 For $489,798 Against $250
    18. September - October 2013 For $896,149 Against $0
    19. November - December 2013 For $701,899 Against $0
    20. January - February 2014 For $511,217 Against $250
    21. March - April 2014 For $930,682 Against $0
    22. May - June 2014 For $1,496,099 Against $0
    23. July - August 2014 For $907,447 Against $0
    24. September - October 2014 For $1,841,989 Against $0
    25. November - December 2014 For $329,949 Against $0
    26. January - February 2015 For $384,910 Against $5,900
    27. March - April 2015 For $843,006 Against $0
    28. May - June 2015 For $798,280 Against $250
    29. July - August 2015 For $566,343 Against $0
    30. September - October 2015 For $788,416 Against $0
    31. November - December 2015 For $749,679 Against $5,400
    32. January - February 2016 For $476,828 Against $400
    33. March - April 2016 For $845,263 Against $5,900
    34. May - June 2016 For $991,347 Against $0
    35. July - August 2016 For $849,431 Against $0
    36. September - October 2016 For $968,994 Against $0
    37. November - December 2016 For $78,495 Against $0

    Votes

      37 Organizations Supported and 2 Opposed; See Which Ones
      37 Organizations Supported and 2 Opposed; See Which Ones

      Organizations that took a position on
      Improving Child Nutrition Integrity and Access Act of 2016

      37 organizations supported this bill

      Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
      Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2016, January 20). Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Applauds Senate Agriculture Committee's Work on Child Nutrition Reauthorization. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
      Alliance to End Hunger
      Alliance to End Hunger (2016, February 2). Alliance to End Hunger Pleased by Continued Progress on Child Nutrition Reauthorization. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Alliance to End Hunger.
      American Academy of Pediatrics
      Dreyer, Benard (2016, January 19). AAP Statement on Bipartisan Senate Bill to Reauthorize Child Nutrition Programs. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from American Academy of Pediatrics.
      American Bakers Association
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      American Farm Bureau Federation
      Moore, Dale (2016, January 20). American Farm Bureau Expresses Support for Senate Child Nutrition Legislation Goals. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from American Farm Bureau Federation.
      American Frozen Food Institute
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      American Fruit and Vegetable Processors and Growers Coalition
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      American Heart Association
      Brown, Nancy (2016, July 13). American Heart Association Supports S. 3136. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from American Heart Association.
      American Stroke Association
      Brown, Nancy (2016, July 13). American Heart Association Supports S. 3136. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from American Heart Association.
      Bread for the World
      Bread for the World (2016, January 20). Bipartisan Child Nutrition Bill Passes Senate Committee. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Bread for the World.
      Chobani
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      Corn Refiners Association
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      Dean Foods
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      Feeding America
      Feeding America (2016, January 20). Feeding America Commends Senate Agriculture Committee for Strong Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Feeding America.
      Food Research and Action Center
      Food Research and Action Center (2016, January 19). FRAC Analysis of Child Nutrition Reauthorization Bill. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Food Research and Action Center.
      Healthy Schools Campaign
      Healthy Schools Campaign (2016, January 22). Bipartisan Child Nutrition Bill Advances in the Senate. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Healthy Schools Campaign.
      International Dairy Foods Association
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      Kellogg Company
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      Mars
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      Mission: Readiness
      Mission: Readiness (2016, January 19). Retired Generals and Admirals Applaud Senate’s Bipartisan Work to Maintain Healthy School Meal Standards in Child Nutrition Reauthorization. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Mission: Readiness.
      National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      National Child Care Association
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      National Farm to School Network
      National Farm to School Network (2016, January 20). Senate Agriculture Committee passes CNR draft. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from National Farm to School Network.
      National Governors Association
      National Governors Association (2016, January 19). Governors Praise Senate Child Nutrition Deal. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from National Governors Association.
      National Grocers Association
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      National Milk Producers Federation
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      National PTA
      Westfall, Joshua (2016, February 4). Senate Agriculture Committee Moves Forward on Reauthorization of the Child Nutrition Act. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from National PTA.
      National Recreation and Park Association
      Spurgeon, Oliver (2016, January 26). Child Nutrition Reauthorization: The Senate’s Vision for Feeding Hungry Children. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from National Recreation and Park Association.
      National School Boards Association
      National School Boards Association (2016, July 14). Legislative Priorities for the 114th Congress (Second Session). Retrieved July 14, 2016, from National School Boards Association.
      National WIC Association
      National WIC Association (2016, January 19). Bi-Partisan Child Nutrition Bill Strong for Mothers and Young Children. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from National WIC Association.
      Nestlé
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      North American Meat Institute
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      PepsiCo
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      School Nutrition Association
      School Nutrition Association (2016, January 20). SNA Urges Congress to Advance Child Nutrition Reauthorization. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from School Nutrition Association.
      Shelf-Stable Food Processors Association
      Undersigned organizations (2016, July 12). IDFA, Others Urge Senate to Pass Child Nutrition Bill. Retrieved July 14, 2016, from International Dairy Foods Association.
      Trust for America's Health
      Trust for America's Health (2016, January 19). Trust for America’s Health Statement on Bipartisan Senate Agriculture Committee Compromise on Child Nutrition Reauthorization. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Trust for America's Health.
      United Fresh Produce Association
      United Fresh Produce Association (2016, May 7). United Fresh Supports Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry as it Reauthorizes Child Nutrition Programs. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from United Fresh Produce Association.

      2 organizations opposed this bill

      AASA, The School Superintendents Association
      Finnan, Leslie (2016, January 20). AASA Senate CNR Letter. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from Education Week.
      New York City Coalition Against Hunger
      Binder, Christine (2016, January 21). New Federal Child Nutrition Bill Mostly Disappoints. Retrieved August 16, 2016, from New York City Coalition Against Hunger.

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      Includes reported contributions to congressional campaigns of Senators in office during the 114th U.S. Congress, from interest groups invested in the vote according to MapLight, November 29, 2010 – November 28, 2016.
      Contributions data source: OpenSecrets.org

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      Contributions by Legislator

      Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
      That Supported      		$ From Interest Groups
      That Opposed
      Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$291,036$0
      Kelly AyotteRNH$360,603$0
      Tammy BaldwinDWI$207,815$250
      John BarrassoRWY$347,193$0
      Michael F. BennetDCO$456,886$0
      Richard BlumenthalDCT$142,081$400
      Roy BluntRMO$701,503$0
      Cory A. BookerDNJ$359,009$250
      John BoozmanRAR$229,300$0
      Barbara BoxerDCA$8,500$0
      Sherrod BrownDOH$457,023$250
      Richard BurrRNC$425,762$0
      Maria CantwellDWA$112,181$1,000
      Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$211,933$0
      Ben CardinDMD$307,484$750
      Tom CarperDDE$141,685$250
      Bob CaseyDPA$368,328$250
      Bill CassidyRLA$910,029$0
      Daniel CoatsRIN$27,350$0
      William Thad CochranRMS$283,596$0
      Susan M. CollinsRME$255,237$0
      Christopher A. CoonsDDE$84,325$750
      Bob CorkerRTN$400,483$0
      John CornynRTX$552,022$0
      Tom CottonRAR$385,767$0
      Mike CrapoRID$136,701$0
      Ted CruzRTX$410,031$0
      Steve DainesRMT$177,496$0
      Joe DonnellyDIN$190,241$0
      Dick DurbinDIL$231,067$0
      Mike EnziRWY$135,337$0
      Joni ErnstRIA$128,138$0
      Dianne FeinsteinDCA$245,530$0
      Deb FischerRNE$222,129$0
      Jeff FlakeRAZ$327,775$0
      Al FrankenDMN$221,434$250
      Cory GardnerRCO$431,073$0
      Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$308,412$4,750
      Lindsey GrahamRSC$314,171$0
      Chuck GrassleyRIA$356,349$0
      Orrin G. HatchRUT$447,005$500
      Martin HeinrichDNM$163,978$0
      Heidi HeitkampDND$102,970$0
      Dean HellerRNV$223,400$0
      Mazie K. HironoDHI$40,871$5,400
      John HoevenRND$120,718$0
      Jim InhofeROK$73,500$0
      Johnny IsaksonRGA$368,075$0
      Ron JohnsonRWI$440,245$0
      Tim KaineDVA$335,474$5,900
      Angus S. King, Jr.IME$85,767$0
      Mark KirkRIL$361,800$0
      Amy KlobucharDMN$322,316$0
      James LankfordROK$218,296$0
      Patrick J. LeahyDVT$46,800$500
      Mike LeeRUT$87,210$0
      Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$96,498$0
      Ed MarkeyDMA$170,040$700
      John McCainRAZ$203,630$0
      Claire McCaskillDMO$275,035$1,250
      Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$855,287$0
      Bob MenéndezDNJ$336,250$0
      Jeff MerkleyDOR$148,652$0
      Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$41,650$0
      Jerry MoranRKS$322,700$0
      Lisa MurkowskiRAK$149,125$0
      Chris MurphyDCT$222,978$0
      Patty MurrayDWA$332,852$0
      Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$263,035$1,100
      Rand PaulRKY$291,860$0
      David PerdueRGA$282,950$0
      Gary C. PetersDMI$269,895$0
      Rob PortmanROH$682,365$0
      John "Jack" ReedDRI$118,750$0
      Harry ReidDNV$186,760$0
      Jim RischRID$53,837$0
      Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$533,105$0
      Mike RoundsRSD$205,000$0
      Marco RubioRFL$357,789$0
      Bernie SandersIVT$44,056$950
      Ben SasseRNE$232,962$0
      Brian SchatzDHI$89,619$0
      Chuck SchumerDNY$544,775$0
      Tim ScottRSC$453,347$0
      Jeff SessionsRAL$30,000$0
      Jeanne ShaheenDNH$184,954$2,500
      Richard C. ShelbyRAL$56,800$0
      Debbie StabenowDMI$681,026$0
      Dan SullivanRAK$114,028$0
      Jon TesterDMT$177,748$1,250
      John ThuneRSD$299,451$0
      Thom TillisRNC$329,079$0
      Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$602,246$0
      Tom UdallDNM$135,008$0
      David VitterRLA$41,400$0
      Mark R. WarnerDVA$335,701$250
      Elizabeth WarrenDMA$325,166$10,150
      Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$97,546$0
      Roger F. WickerRMS$117,133$0
      Ron WydenDOR$500,261$5,400

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      		NamePartyState$ From Interest Groups
      That Supported      		$ From Interest Groups
      That Opposed
      		Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$291,036$0
      		Kelly AyotteRNH$360,603$0
      		Tammy BaldwinDWI$207,815$250
      		John BarrassoRWY$347,193$0
      		Michael F. BennetDCO$456,886$0
      		Richard BlumenthalDCT$142,081$400
      		Roy BluntRMO$701,503$0
      		Cory A. BookerDNJ$359,009$250
      		John BoozmanRAR$229,300$0
      		Barbara BoxerDCA$8,500$0
      		Sherrod BrownDOH$457,023$250
      		Richard BurrRNC$425,762$0
      		Maria CantwellDWA$112,181$1,000
      		Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$211,933$0
      		Ben CardinDMD$307,484$750
      		Tom CarperDDE$141,685$250
      		Bob CaseyDPA$368,328$250
      		Bill CassidyRLA$910,029$0
      		Daniel CoatsRIN$27,350$0
      		William Thad CochranRMS$283,596$0
      		Susan M. CollinsRME$255,237$0
      		Christopher A. CoonsDDE$84,325$750
      		Bob CorkerRTN$400,483$0
      		John CornynRTX$552,022$0
      		Tom CottonRAR$385,767$0
      		Mike CrapoRID$136,701$0
      		Ted CruzRTX$410,031$0
      		Steve DainesRMT$177,496$0
      		Joe DonnellyDIN$190,241$0
      		Dick DurbinDIL$231,067$0
      		Mike EnziRWY$135,337$0
      		Joni ErnstRIA$128,138$0
      		Dianne FeinsteinDCA$245,530$0
      		Deb FischerRNE$222,129$0
      		Jeff FlakeRAZ$327,775$0
      		Al FrankenDMN$221,434$250
      		Cory GardnerRCO$431,073$0
      		Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$308,412$4,750
      		Lindsey GrahamRSC$314,171$0
      		Chuck GrassleyRIA$356,349$0
      		Orrin G. HatchRUT$447,005$500
      		Martin HeinrichDNM$163,978$0
      		Heidi HeitkampDND$102,970$0
      		Dean HellerRNV$223,400$0
      		Mazie K. HironoDHI$40,871$5,400
      		John HoevenRND$120,718$0
      		Jim InhofeROK$73,500$0
      		Johnny IsaksonRGA$368,075$0
      		Ron JohnsonRWI$440,245$0
      		Tim KaineDVA$335,474$5,900
      		Angus S. King, Jr.IME$85,767$0
      		Mark KirkRIL$361,800$0
      		Amy KlobucharDMN$322,316$0
      		James LankfordROK$218,296$0
      		Patrick J. LeahyDVT$46,800$500
      		Mike LeeRUT$87,210$0
      		Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$96,498$0
      		Ed MarkeyDMA$170,040$700
      		John McCainRAZ$203,630$0
      		Claire McCaskillDMO$275,035$1,250
      		Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$855,287$0
      		Bob MenéndezDNJ$336,250$0
      		Jeff MerkleyDOR$148,652$0
      		Barbara A. MikulskiDMD$41,650$0
      		Jerry MoranRKS$322,700$0
      		Lisa MurkowskiRAK$149,125$0
      		Chris MurphyDCT$222,978$0
      		Patty MurrayDWA$332,852$0
      		Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$263,035$1,100
      		Rand PaulRKY$291,860$0
      		David PerdueRGA$282,950$0
      		Gary C. PetersDMI$269,895$0
      		Rob PortmanROH$682,365$0
      		John "Jack" ReedDRI$118,750$0
      		Harry ReidDNV$186,760$0
      		Jim RischRID$53,837$0
      		Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$533,105$0
      		Mike RoundsRSD$205,000$0
      		Marco RubioRFL$357,789$0
      		Bernie SandersIVT$44,056$950
      		Ben SasseRNE$232,962$0
      		Brian SchatzDHI$89,619$0
      		Chuck SchumerDNY$544,775$0
      		Tim ScottRSC$453,347$0
      		Jeff SessionsRAL$30,000$0
      		Jeanne ShaheenDNH$184,954$2,500
      		Richard C. ShelbyRAL$56,800$0
      		Debbie StabenowDMI$681,026$0
      		Dan SullivanRAK$114,028$0
      		Jon TesterDMT$177,748$1,250
      		John ThuneRSD$299,451$0
      		Thom TillisRNC$329,079$0
      		Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$602,246$0
      		Tom UdallDNM$135,008$0
      		David VitterRLA$41,400$0
      		Mark R. WarnerDVA$335,701$250
      		Elizabeth WarrenDMA$325,166$10,150
      		Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$97,546$0
      		Roger F. WickerRMS$117,133$0
      		Ron WydenDOR$500,261$5,400

      Interest Groups that supported this bill

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      		$ Donated
      		Other physician specialists$10,272,691
      		Food and kindred products manufacturing$2,272,462
      		Food stores$1,740,226
      		Services$1,530,577
      		Milk & dairy producers$1,496,441
      		Health, Education & Human Resources$1,301,294
      		Other non-physician health practitioners$1,237,173
      		Vegetables, fruits and tree nut$1,185,731
      		Beverages (non-alcoholic)$1,091,408
      		Food wholesalers$972,709
      		Public school teachers, administrators & officials$961,055
      		Education$842,191
      		Meat processing & products$696,801
      		Wheat, corn, soybeans and cash grain$620,750
      		Health & welfare policy$547,752
      		Food & Beverage Products and Services$444,300
      		Military$280,073
      		Agriculture$189,296
      		Farm bureaus$165,148
      		Public official (elected or appointed)$113,000
      		Recreation/Entertainment$93,766

      Interest Groups that opposed this bill

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      		$ Donated
      		Public school teachers, administrators & officials$961,055
      		Human Rights$45,000
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