New Bill Aims to Bring Nutritious Food To D.C. Jail And Other Correctional Facilities
The FRESH STARTS Act also directs the D.C. Correctional Facilities Task Force to develop a plan for promoting nutrition and aims to improve Council oversight of facilities with increased information sharing. The legislation was co-introduced by Councilmembers Charles Allen (D-Ward 6), Christina Henderson (I-At-Large), Robert White (D-At-Large), Vincent Gray (D-Ward 7), Matthew Frumin (D-Ward 3), Janeese Lewis George (D-Ward 4), and Brianne Nadeau (D-Ward 1).