GOP Rep Goes NRA With Chocolate Milk Amendment

“Mr. Speaker, my bipartisan amendment ensures that none of the funds made available by this bill will go towards funding a rule that will ban flavored milk, like chocolate milk, in schools. This would ensure that all types and flavors of milk are available to school children.

“This summer, it was reported that the USDA is considering banning chocolate milk from elementary and middle schools. USDA issued a proposed rule in February that would set new nutrition standards for school meals.

“Milk is full of rich nutrients that support bone growth and development, and millions of children enjoy drinking it. We should not be funding rules that would limit our children’s access to delicious and nutritious products like milk.

“I urge my colleagues to vote yes on this bipartisan amendment.” – GOP Rep. Tom Tiffany, displaying an NRA-style “Come And Take It” sign featuring a milk carton. Tiffany is a member of the House Dairy Caucus.

It’s late and Rep. Tiffany is proposing an amendment to protect chocolate milk with a come and take it sign pic.twitter.com/bhpsFdRITU

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