Bill > HR1889

This bill aims to remove regulatory barriers that prevent licensed child care providers from performing basic food preparation of fruits and vegetables. Specifically, the bill addresses restrictions that make it difficult for child care centers, especially home-based providers, to serve fresh produce. The legislation defines "simple food preparation" as washing, peeling, cutting, and serving raw or minimally processed fruits and vegetables. It requires states receiving grants under the Child Care and Development Block Grant Act of 1990 to eliminate any regulations that prohibit such basic food preparation in both licensed and exempt child care facilities. The bill highlights concerns about declining home-based child care options, particularly for low-income and rural families, and argues that overly complicated regulations make it harder for providers to offer nutritious food to children. By simplifying these regulations, the bill seeks to improve nutritional outcomes and expand food preparation options for child care providers across the United States.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1889/all-info