Food for the Better Act



The Food for the Better Act of 2011 was proposed by Congressman Jesse Teixeira. Teixeira designed the bill to strengthen regulaions on the food being served in American Schools. He wanted to work to battle obesity and better the health of society. This became the first of several factors leading to his Political Downfall. The bill was voted down in the House.

Debate and Failure
The Bill was proposed by Congressman Teixera and Co-sponsered by Congressman Brent Jackson. Congressman Jackon immediately motion for Unanimous Consent when it reached the house floor. However, it was objected to by Congresman Alex Sanchez. The bill did not have much support from anyone in the House. Critisism lined up to attack Congressman Teixeira. When the bill reached Vote, Teixeira allowed the bill to die in the House and even Chose to vote it down himself. Only one vote was made for the legislation and that was by Congressman Brent Jackson.