US HB2688 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Pending: House Education and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 10 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-05-10 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Pending: House Education and Labor Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to establish and implement a plan, including through a five-year program of competitive grants, to promote the use of salad bars in schools participating in the school lunch program. Priority in the award of grants may be given to entities that (1) serve schools in which at least 50% of the students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches or that are located in food deserts, or (2) provide nutrition education. (A food desert is a census tract with a substantial share of residents who live in low-income areas that have low levels of access to a grocery store or a healthy, affordable food retail outlet.) USDA shall revise the March 27, 2013, policy memorandum SP 31-2013, "Salad Bars in the National School Lunch Program," in light of recommendations submitted to Congress under this bill.
Title
Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act
Sponsors
Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-05-10 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. |
2019-05-10 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Agriculture and food
Child health
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Fruit and vegetables
Nutrition and diet
Child health
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Fruit and vegetables
Nutrition and diet
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2688/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2688/BILLS-116hr2688ih.pdf |