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Introduced
09/30/2021
09/30/2021
In Committee
09/30/2021
09/30/2021
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 require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the School Food Recovery Act of 2021, would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grant program for eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste measurement, prevention, education, and reduction projects. The bill prioritizes grants to agencies that engage students in food waste reduction activities, collaborate with community partners, and establish long-term sustainability for their projects. The federal government would provide up to 75% of project costs, with the remaining 25% coming from matching funds. The Secretary would also be required to periodically evaluate the grant program and report on its outcomes.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (14)
Chellie Pingree (D)*,
Sanford Bishop (D),
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Suzanne Bonamici (D),
Cheri Bustos (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Ed Case (D),
Sean Casten (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Kim Schrier (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 09/30/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5459/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5459/BILLS-117hr5459ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5459/BILLS-117hr5459ih.pdf.pdf |
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