REDUCING PAPERWORK AND IMPROVING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION.

SEC. 336. [42 U.S.C. 1766 note] REDUCING PAPERWORK AND IMPROVING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION. (a) Definition of Program.—In this section, the term “program” means the child and adult care food program established under section 17 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1766). (b) Establishment.—The Secretary, in conjunction with States and participating institutions, shall continue to examine the feasibility of reducing unnecessary or duplicative paperwork resulting from regulations and recordkeeping requirements for State agencies, institutions, family and group day care homes, and sponsored centers participating in the program. (c) Duties.—At a minimum, the examination shall include— (1) review and evaluation of the recommendations, guidance, and regulatory priorities developed and issued to comply with section 119(i) of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 1766 note; Public Law 108–265); and (2) examination of additional paperwork and administrative requirements that have been established since February 23, 2007, that could be reduced or simplified. (d) Additional Duties.—The Secretary, in conjunction with States and institutions participating in the program, may also examine any aspect of administration of the program. (e) Report.—Not later than 4 years after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall submit to Congress a report that describes the actions that have been taken to carry out this section, including— (1) actions taken to address administrative and paperwork burdens identified as a result of compliance with section 119(i) of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004 (42 U.S.C. 1766 note; Public Law 108–265); (2) administrative and paperwork burdens identified as a result of compliance with section 119(i) of that Act for which no regulatory action or policy guidance has been taken; (3) additional steps that the Secretary is taking or plans to take to address any administrative and paperwork burdens identified under subsection (c)(2) and paragraph (2), including— (A) new or updated regulations, policy, guidance, or technical assistance; and (B) a timeframe for the completion of those steps; and (4) recommendations to Congress for modifications to existing statutory authorities needed to address identified administrative and paperwork burdens.