Where do Legislators stand on food policy issues?

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Food policy Action, a non-profit based in D.C has created a National Food Policy Score Scorecard: 2015 Progress report. This report helps voters understand which legislators are voting for issues that impact the food system.

The report includes a scorecard that evaluates the members of congress based on the house votes taken on food-related legislation. It reveals who is more involved and scores members on action taken, giving the highest score of 100 to Legislators with the most action toward healthy food system change.There is also a map (picture shown above) that shows the House of Representatives in regards to districts and food-policy voting.

This resource breaks down various bills related to agriculture, GMO’s, free meal assistance and current 2015 acts like Farm to School Act, Summer Meals Act and Access to Healthy Food for Young Children Act.

Being informed of issues, bills and movements through this resource can increase knowledge on how to act, vote and promote healthier foods for neighborhoods, communities, schools and the nation.

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