SCHUMER ANNOUNCES WHOLE MILK FOR HEALTHY KIDS ACT HAS PASSED CONGRESS & IS ON ITS WAY TO BECOMING LAW TO BRING MORE MILK FROM UPSTATE NY DAIRY FARMS TO SCHOOL CAFETERIAS ACROSS AMERICA

WASHINGTON, Dec. 15 -- Sen. Chuck Schumer issued the following press release:

After standing with Upstate NY dairy farmers to call on the House to take up critical legislation for NY dairy, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer today announced the passage of the Schumer-backed bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which will bring back unflavored and flavored whole and reduced-fat milk to be offered in school cafeterias, which have been restricted since 2012, hurting Upstate NY dairy farms. Schumer said this bill has now passed both chambers and is now headed to the President's desk, where it will be signed into law.

"At long last, whole milk will return to school lunches! Milk is one of the best and healthiest options to give students the nut...