Congressman Langworthy on Keeping Flavored Milk Options in Schools
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) took to the House Floor to support a provision in H.R. 4368, the FY24 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, that will prevent the USDA from enacting any rule that will remove milk options from schools.
“School nutrition programs play a vital role in providing our students with healthy meals that contribute to their growth and well-being,” said Rep. Langworthy. “Flavored and unflavored milk options have been an essential part of these programs, and research has consistently shown that flavored milk is a powerful tool for successfully delivering essential nutrients to our school-aged children. By preserving the allowance of non-fat and low-fat flavored milk at all grade levels, we encourage higher milk consumption and promote healthier habits among our youth.”