Democratic Lawmakers To OMB: Proposed Menu Labeling Rule Diverges From Congressional Intent

Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) and Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) want FDA to expand the number of establishments subject to new menu labeling requirements and ease up on how the nutritional content is calculated, according to a letter sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget intended to clarify the legislative intent of the underlying Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) as the Obama Administration finalizes the rule. “FDA's proposal differs in at least two material respects from...