Congressman Goodlatte To Address Key Issues With ABA Board Of Directors

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Virginia Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) will address the American Bakers Association’s (ABA) Board of Directors during their Summer Meeting Reception at the National Restaurant Association on June 11, in Washington, D.C.

“Congressman Goodlatte has been a go-to champion for the baking industry on a number of important issues,” said ABA President and CEO Robb MacKie. “The ABA Board will greatly benefit from hearing the Congressman’s perspective on sugar reform, the conservation reserve program and ethanol, among others.” 

Congressman Goodlatte has served in a variety of leadership roles within the Agriculture Committee including Chairman and Ranking Member of the Agriculture Committee, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry, and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Conservation, Credit, Energy and Research. Throughout his service, Congressman Goodlatte has demonstrated outstanding support for the baking industry which ABA recognized last year by naming him one of the recipients of the inaugural Baker’s Dozen Award.

The ABA Board of Directors Meeting features industry leaders representing the interests of the entire ABA membership as they participate in discussions on key issues impacting the baking industry. More information can be found at www.americanbakers.org or by contacting Christina Donnelly at cdonnelly@americanbakers.org.

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