Federal Public Policy
President Issues Executive Order To Ease Drug Shortages
Thanks to your efforts and others, President Obama signed an executive order that will help reduce the drug and TPN shortage. President Obama issued an executive order to help drug shortages that include TPN solutions that includes minerals, vitamins, and electrolytes.
ADA has worked with other key stakeholders including ASPEN to help resolve this problem that can cause significant health related problems with nutritionally compromised patients. Many ADA members visited members of Congress this summer in their home district offices to ask for their support of legislation introduced by both the Senate and House of Representatives. Although not a total resolution to this issue, it is a huge leap forward. ADA staff will continue to work with partners to assure a full solution is found.
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Welcome to the MDA federal public policy page! This is your place to get connected and be informed of nutrition bills that have been introduced at the national level. The MDA’s Public Policy Coordinator (PPC) is your point person in helping to establish and apply the American Dietetic Association (ADA)’s legislative positions in Washington, D.C.
The Maryland 112th Congress leaders include two Senators:
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Sen. Ben Cardin (D) |
Sen. Barbara Mikulski (D) |
and eight from the House of Representatives:
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Rep. Andy Harris, MD (R-1st) |
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-5th) |
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Rep. C.A. “Dutch” Ruppersberger (D-2nd) |
Rep. Roscoe Bartlett (R-6th) |
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Rep. John Sarbanes (D-3rd) |
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-7th) |
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Rep. Donna Edwards (D-4th) |
Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-8th) |
The MDA Public Policy Coordinator builds relationships with the 10 congressmen and/or their health aides by meeting with them as much as possible in their district offices and/or on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. The ADA’s Washington D.C. office communicates to the PPC for updates and materials on important nutrition bills. Here are the most recent nutrition bills in the 112th Congress:
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Bill Name and Number (if applicable) |
Bill Status (updated Aug 2011) |
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Older Americans Act Reauthorization |
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S. 311 and H.R. 1311 Medical Foods Equity Act |
Senate referred to committee House referred to committee |
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S. 174 The Healthier Lifestyles and Prevention America Act-the HeLP America Act |
House referred to committee |
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H.R. 1382 White House Conference on Food and Nutrition Act |
House referred to committee |
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H.R. 531 Access to Frontline Health Care Act of 2011 |
House referred to committee |
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H.R. 2741 Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act |
House referred to committee |
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S. 269 and H.R. 2245 Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medication Act of 2011 |
Senate referred to committee House referred to committee |
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S. 1463 and H.R. 2758 Breastfeeding Promotion Act |
Senate referred to committee House referred to committee |
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Farm Bil |
Source: www.govtrack.us
Wherever you are in your career or place of work, public policy nutrition affects everyone and the people we work with. Meeting with Congress, responding to ADA Action Alerts, calling, emailing, and writing are just some ways you can have an influence on nutrition issues and bills.
“Anything is possible when enough people realize that everything is at stake.” –Norman Cousins
Maryland has traditionally had support for nutrition bills from its congressmen. With some congressmen in ranking positions in their committees and Rep. Hoyer as House Minority Whip, Maryland holds a significant position in policy making that MDA can influence.
It is important that MDA members communicate the same message to Congress as ADA: whether to support or oppose a bill. To find out key messages to tell your Congress, contact the PPC (see below) and visit Congressional Materials.
Join MDA members at ADA’s annual Public Policy Workshop (PPW) in Washington, D.C! Geographically, Maryland is conveniently located near our nation’s capitol which makes for a great opportunity to have a larger representation of RD, DTR, and student constituents meet with Congress. The MDA PPC will coordinate visits to Capitol Hill during PPW. Your presence makes a positive impact representing a sampling of over 2,000 RDs in Maryland!
There are many ways to get involved with nutrition policy initiatives happening around the state with MDA. Contact the PPC to hear about opportunities or if you would like a companion to visit Capitol Hill.
MDA Public Policy Coordinator (PPC) contact:
Berit Christensen RD, LD
cell 928-848-9590
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