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As your constituent and a resident of Illinois, I write in strong support of House Bill 3701/Senate Bill 2187 to create a more humane food system in Illinois. This bill would support our public institutions in sourcing food that aligns with Illinois’s values: animal welfare, environmental sustainability, racial equity, fair labor practices, local economies and nutrition. If passed, H.B. 3701/S.B. 2187 would enable Illinois institutions to source food from vendors that meet values-based criteria, putting public dollars to work supporting more resilient local and regional food systems. Consumers continue to demand better treatment for farm animals, and this bill gives public institutions the opportunity to lead the way in sourcing food that matches consumers’ values. In advancing this groundbreaking initiative, Illinois could significantly shift the food system toward more humane practices and improve the lives of millions of farm animals. I respectfully ask you to cosponsor and pass this groundbreaking legislation in 2025 to ensure Illinois leads the way in creating a more humane food system. Thank you for your time and consideration of my position.