Rep. McGovern Named Ranking Democrat on Nutrition Subcommittee
Thursday, January 29, 2015
“I am honored by this appointment and ready to keep fighting for critical anti-hunger programs,” said McGovern. “I look forwarding to working with Chairwoman (Jackie) Walorski and my other colleagues on the Subcommittee. There is a lot to do – despite the economic recovery millions of American families are struggling to put food on the table. We can end hunger once and for all if we muster the political will to do it.”
The Subcommittee's jurisidction includes policies and statutes relation to nutrition, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and domestic commdoity distribution and consumer initiatives.
McGovern was also named a member on the Subcommittee on Biotechnology, Horticulture and Research
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