“Right now, 38 million American do not have enough to eat. That’s nearly 11% of the population of
the US,” said Congressman Joe Baca (CA-43), Chair of the CHC. “The impact to communities of
color is twice as much, and that is why we have taken extraordinary steps to expand the Nutrition
title of this bill. This bill also has a historic commitment to diversity in the Agriculture industry.”
“Increased nutrition benefits will go a long way in helping American families struggling with rising
food costs,” said Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15), Chair of CAPAC. “Only 23.6% of Asian
Americans living below poverty level currently receive food stamps, compared to 37.6% of the total
population living below poverty level. This bill authorizes food stamp education programs and as a
member of the Appropriations committee, I will work to ensure adequate funding for education and
outreach so that those eligible in all our communities, including Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders, have access to these critical programs.”
“I am pleased that the Farm bill takes sustainable steps toward reshaping America’s farm policy
and increases our nation’s capacity to support the Hmong community in California, Minnesota,
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and North Carolina,” said Congresswoman Betty
McCollum (MN-4), a member of CAPAC, whose district has the 2nd largest Hmong population the
country.
“The Farm Bill is the most important opportunity Congress will have this year to address the
nutritional needs of disadvantaged children, struggling working families, and seniors in our
communities,” said Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (CA-32), Chair of the CHC Task Force on
Health and the Environment. “It will increase the funding for food stamps and food bank programs
vital to ensuring that the most vulnerable meet their nutritional needs. With the rising cost of food,
housing, and utilities, the increase support for nutrition programs will assist millions of low- and
middle-income families that are struggling in today’s economy.”
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The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) is comprised of Members of
Congress of Asian and Pacific Islander descent and members who have a strong dedication to
promoting the well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Since
1994, CAPAC has been addressing the needs of the AAPI community in all areas of American life.
For more information on CAPAC, please call (202) 225-2631 or visit http://www.honda.house.
gov/capac.
the US,” said Congressman Joe Baca (CA-43), Chair of the CHC. “The impact to communities of
color is twice as much, and that is why we have taken extraordinary steps to expand the Nutrition
title of this bill. This bill also has a historic commitment to diversity in the Agriculture industry.”
“Increased nutrition benefits will go a long way in helping American families struggling with rising
food costs,” said Congressman Mike Honda (CA-15), Chair of CAPAC. “Only 23.6% of Asian
Americans living below poverty level currently receive food stamps, compared to 37.6% of the total
population living below poverty level. This bill authorizes food stamp education programs and as a
member of the Appropriations committee, I will work to ensure adequate funding for education and
outreach so that those eligible in all our communities, including Asian Americans and Pacific
Islanders, have access to these critical programs.”
“I am pleased that the Farm bill takes sustainable steps toward reshaping America’s farm policy
and increases our nation’s capacity to support the Hmong community in California, Minnesota,
Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Kansas, and North Carolina,” said Congresswoman Betty
McCollum (MN-4), a member of CAPAC, whose district has the 2nd largest Hmong population the
country.
“The Farm Bill is the most important opportunity Congress will have this year to address the
nutritional needs of disadvantaged children, struggling working families, and seniors in our
communities,” said Congresswoman Hilda L. Solis (CA-32), Chair of the CHC Task Force on
Health and the Environment. “It will increase the funding for food stamps and food bank programs
vital to ensuring that the most vulnerable meet their nutritional needs. With the rising cost of food,
housing, and utilities, the increase support for nutrition programs will assist millions of low- and
middle-income families that are struggling in today’s economy.”
###
The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) is comprised of Members of
Congress of Asian and Pacific Islander descent and members who have a strong dedication to
promoting the well-being of the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community. Since
1994, CAPAC has been addressing the needs of the AAPI community in all areas of American life.
For more information on CAPAC, please call (202) 225-2631 or visit http://www.honda.house.
gov/capac.
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus
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| HOYER, CAPAC, CHC APPLAUD FARM BILL NUTRITION TITLE’S IMPACT ON MINORITY COMMUNITIES |
WASHINGTON, DC, MAY 14,2008 – Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (MD) today joined
with leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and
the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) to applaud the nutrition benefits for
minority communities in the Farm Bill Conference Report being debated on the
floor of the House today.
“One of the farm bill’s most notable provisions is the unprecedented investment in
nutrition that will ease the strain of rising food costs for millions of America’s most
vulnerable children and families,” stated House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. “Its
focus on nutrition, as well as other included minority-focused provisions,
represents a real victory for America’s minority citizens and indeed for all
Americans.”
with leaders of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and
the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) to applaud the nutrition benefits for
minority communities in the Farm Bill Conference Report being debated on the
floor of the House today.
“One of the farm bill’s most notable provisions is the unprecedented investment in
nutrition that will ease the strain of rising food costs for millions of America’s most
vulnerable children and families,” stated House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer. “Its
focus on nutrition, as well as other included minority-focused provisions,
represents a real victory for America’s minority citizens and indeed for all
Americans.”
| House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and Maryland Hunger Solutions held a press conference on May 14, 2008 to discuss the nutrition benefits for minorities in the Farm Bill. |