C O U N C I L F O R R E S P O N S I B L E N U T R I T I O N 11 CRN’s Government Relations team united many industry voices to demonstrate to lawmakers one collective desire to work together for the good of consumers. CRN embraced opportunities to influence and guide policy pertaining to dietary supplements and functional food, and worked with member companies to make a difference for the industry. Highlights in this area include: BUILDING ALLIANCES IN INDUSTRY, IN D.C. • Partnered with the American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) for CRN’s 14th annual Day on the Hill. The largest Day on the Hill to date, over 100 representatives from the two associations spent the day conducting face-to-face meetings with more than 100 congressional offices and committee staffers, including 20 members of Congress. • Engaged the Congressional Dietary Supplement Caucus (DSC) with three well-attended lunch briefings and two Supplement OWL demonstrations and welcomed the new DSC co-chair Rep. Mia Love (R-UT). CRN and its member companies encouraged and recruited 11+ new members to join the DSC, resulting in a total bicameral, bipartisan membership of 43. 60 MEETINGS IN 60 DAYS • Met with 60 freshman members of congress in 60 days to give CRN and its members the opportunity to engage with elected officials, promote positive news, and clarify common misconceptions about the industry. Successfully positioned CRN as the go-to source on the Hill for supplement information. IN THE STATES AND BEYOND CRN actively engaged in key states, as well as in the territory of Puerto Rico. Major actions include: • Massachusetts: Testified against a state age-restriction bill and organized a strong coalition with retailers in opposition. • New York: Halted negative dietary supplement labeling legislation supported by the New York Department of Health. • California: Organized its annual Day in Sacramento to underscore the strong presence of the dietary supplement industry in California, including its positive economic and health impacts. CRN monitored Prop 65 activity as well. • Puerto Rico: Held two educational events to provide more information about dietary supplements and further efforts to stop Administrative Order 346. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE • CRN PAC held three fundraising events for Sen. Tim Scott (R-SC), Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-NM) and Rep. Tony Cárdenas (D-CA).