7 U.S.C. § 6952: Multiagency task force

The Secretary shall establish, in the office of the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services, a multiagency task force for the purpose of providing coordination and direction for commodity programs. be appointed by the Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Services; and serve as Chairperson of the Task Force; at least 1 representative from the Agricultural Marketing Service, who shall be appointed by the Under Secretary for Marketing and Regulatory Programs; at least 1 representative from the Farm Services Agency, who shall be appointed by the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Farm Production and Conservation; and at least 1 representative from the Food Safety and Inspection Service, who shall be appointed by the Under Secretary for Food Safety. to support the United States farm sector; and to contribute to the health and well-being of individuals in the United States through the distribution of domestic agricultural products through commodity programs. review and make recommendations regarding the specifications used for the procurement of food commodities; review and make recommendations regarding the efficient and effective distribution of food commodities; and review and make recommendations regarding the degree to which the quantity, quality, and specifications of procured food commodities align the needs of producers and the preferences of recipient agencies. the findings and recommendations of the Task Force; and policies implemented for the improvement of commodity procurement programs.