WASHINGTON, D.C. – The American Bakers Association (ABA) commends Members of the U.S. House of Representatives on passing the omnibus spending bill to fund the government for the next nine months.
“Bakers thank House Members for working together to pass the spending package – which include six benefits for the wholesale baking industry,” said ABA President & CEO, Robb MacKie.
The agreed upon spending package includes several provisions that deliver relief to the industry, including: flexibility for schools to meet whole grain standards in the USDA’s school meals program; directing the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) to use sound science in its recommendations; additional Ag Research funding, the scale back of two unnecessary Hours of Service provisions; and securing troubled pension plans.
“It is time now for the Senate to act by passing the House approved bill to ensure that the government stay open, and bakers receive relief from the unnecessary burdens it addresses,” added MacKie.
About the American Bakers Association:
The American Bakers Association (ABA) is the Washington D.C.-based voice of the wholesale baking industry. Since 1897, ABA has represented the interests of bakers before the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and international regulatory authorities. ABA advocates on behalf of more than 700 baking facilities and baking company suppliers. ABA members produce bread, rolls, crackers, bagels, sweet goods, tortillas and many other wholesome, nutritious, baked products for America’s families. The baking industry generates more than $102 billion in economic activity annually and employs more than 706,000 highly skilled people.
Source: American Bakers Association