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More American Food in Schools: Transparency and Rules

New rules aim to increase the use of American food products in school meal programs. Schools will be required to publicly disclose any waivers from the 'Buy American' rule and notify parents when foreign food is served. This promotes transparency and supports domestic producers.
Key points
Schools must publicly disclose waivers allowing the purchase of foreign food products.
Parents will receive email notifications when foreign food products are served to students in school meal programs.
Foreign products can only be purchased without a waiver if they are not domestically produced or available, or if domestic alternatives are significantly more expensive.
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Print number: 117_HR_465
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3]
Process start date: 2021-01-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

American Food for American Schools Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_465.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools must publicly disclose waivers allowing the purchase of foreign food products.
  • Parents will receive email notifications when foreign food products are served to students in school meal programs.
  • Foreign products can only be purchased without a waiver if they are not domestically produced or available, or if domestic alternatives are significantly more expensive.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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Education Agriculture