House Joint Resolution 1501, sponsored by Faison, addresses the dietary needs of children who are allergic to milk or lactose intolerant. It highlights the challenges parents face in finding suitable non-dairy alternatives, noting that currently, only fortified soy milk is eligible for purchase with federal WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits. The resolution emphasizes the importance of providing children with a variety of milk alternatives, such as almond milk and unfortified soy milk, to ensure they maintain a healthy diet.

The resolution commends the non-dairy beverage industry for producing these alternatives and recognizes the efforts of parents who incorporate almond milk and unfortified soy milk into their children's diets. It calls for greater access to a range of milk alternatives for families relying on WIC benefits, thereby promoting better nutritional options for children with dietary restrictions.