WASHINGTON, DC — On Tuesday, Sept. 17, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) cosponsored bipartisan legislation which he said will support Pennsylvania dairy farmers and help low-income families purchase more healthy dairy products. 

The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program Act will create a program within the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as SNAP, to help families purchase and consume more nutrient-rich dairy products including yogurt and cheese. 

The Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act, also known as the DAIRY PRIDE Act, will clarify dairy product labeling requirements to help consumers better understand differences in nutritional value when making choices at the grocery store. It would prevent companies for labeling products with dairy terms including “milk, yogurt, or cheese” when describing products that are not from dairy animals.

“From boosting our economy to feeding our families, Pennsylvania dairy farmers keep the Commonwealth going,” said Senator Casey. “Supporting agriculture is critical to making sure we all can put healthy food on the table. I will always fight to make sure that families have access to nutritious meals and our farmers have the support they need.”