DVMC Kicks off Fall Petition Campaign! Can you help collect signatures?

DC Voices for Meal Choices is collecting petition signatures in support of the DC Menu Education and Labeling Act (MEAL ACT). Petitions will be faxed to Councilmember David Catania, Chair of the Health Committee. Time is running out on the DC MEAL ACT! Can you help by volunteering an hour to collect signatures from DC residents in front of your favorite healthy food store, farmer's market, chain restaurant, or communal gathering place? Contact dcvoicesformealchoices@gmail.com for more information or a copy of the petition form.

Sign this online petition to the DC City Council in support of Menu Labeling

Click here to sign the petition: Menu Labeling in DC Petition

Background and Status of the DC MEAL ACT- Act Quickly to support the DC Meal Act

The DC Menu Education and Labeling Act of 2007 was introduced by Councilmember Phil Mendelson (D-At Large) in March of 2007. The legislation would require chain restaurants with 10 or more locations nationwide to provide nutritional infromation (calories, carbohydrates, sodium, and saturated plus trans fat) on their menus. The MEAL Act was referred to the Health Committee. David Catania, Chair of that committee needs to schedule a public hearing on the bill. If a hearing is not held, the legislation will expire at the end of 2008. Contact David Catania at 202-724-7772 or send an email though his web page http://www.davidcatania.com/ to express your support for the DC MEAL Act.