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Introduced
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
In Committee
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow certain institutions to use geographic preference for procurement of certain foods, and for other purposes. This bill modifies Department of Agriculture requirements for the national school food programs relating to the purchases of locally produced food. The bill allows institutions participating in the school food programs to use locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught as a product specification in food procurement requests.
AI Summary
This bill, the Kids Eat Local Act, modifies the requirements of the Department of Agriculture for the national school food programs relating to the purchases of locally produced food. The bill allows institutions participating in the school food programs to use locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught as a product specification in food procurement requests. This change gives these institutions more flexibility in sourcing food from local producers.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (16)
Chellie Pingree (D)*,
Cindy Axne (D),
Anthony Brindisi (D),
Ed Case (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Antonio Delgado (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
John Garamendi (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Andy Kim (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/3220/all-info | 06/14/2019 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3220/BILLS-116hr3220ih.pdf | 06/17/2019 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr3220/BILLS-116hr3220ih.pdf.pdf | 06/17/2019 |
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