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Introduced
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
In Committee
04/28/2021
04/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow certain institutions to use geographic pref- erence for procurement of certain foods, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Kids Eat Local Act, amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow institutions receiving funds from the National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act, including the Department of Defense Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, to use a geographic preference for the procurement of unprocessed agricultural products that are locally grown or raised, or to use "locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught" as a product specification. This change gives these institutions more flexibility in sourcing local food for their meal programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Chellie Pingree (D)*,
Alma Adams (D),
Ed Case (D),
Steve Cohen (D),
Antonio Delgado (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
John Garamendi (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Jimmy Panetta (D),
Deborah Ross (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 04/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/2896/all-info | 04/29/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2896/BILLS-117hr2896ih.pdf | 06/18/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr2896/BILLS-117hr2896ih.pdf.pdf | 06/18/2021 |
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