S 2867 · 94th Congress · Agriculture and Food

Federal Nutrition Planning and Organization Act

Introduced 1976-01-23· Sponsored by Sen. McGovern, George [D-SD]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry.(1976-01-23)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Nutrition Planning and Organization Act - States that the purpose of this Act is to develop a more thorough and coordinated food and nutrition policy for the United States. Renames the Department of Agriculture as the Department of Food, Agriculture and Rural Affairs. Provides for an additional Assistant Secretary for Nutrition Programs and Food Policy in such Department, who shall be responsible for appraising the various programs and activities of the Federal Government in light of the stated purposes of this Act. Establishes the Office of Food and Nutrition within the executive branch. States that the Director of such Office shall be the President's primary adviser on nutrition and the Federal Government's primary spokesperson on all matters relating to nutrition in international bodies having an interest in nutrition and health. States that the Director shall: (1) formulate and recommend to the President proposed legislation to carry out the purposes of this Act; (2) assist agencies of the Federal Government in developing or modifying existing or contemplated nutrition related programs or policies; (3) notify the Congress and American people of any significant or potent…

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