Hinchey Statement on U.S. Senate Passage of Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act

KINGSTON, NY – New York State Senate Agriculture Chair Michelle Hinchey issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Senate passing the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which clears a path for the House to take up the measure:

The Senate’s passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is a critical development in our push to strengthen economic stability for New York dairy farmers and bring a nutritious option back to school cafeterias. For years, we’ve pressed federal leaders to get this done so students have access to these milk products, and New York dairy farmers can regain a market that’s vital for their businesses and our rural communities. The science is clear: whole milk is a healthy option for kids and should be allowed in our schools. The House needs to finish the job and send this bill to the President’s desk to be signed into law.