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School Food Modernization: Better Meals and Equipment

This act aims to improve the quality of school meals by providing financial support for kitchen modernization and new equipment. This means healthier and safer meals for children, as well as better working conditions for cafeteria staff.
Key points
Schools can receive loan guarantees and grants for renovating kitchens, dining areas, and purchasing modern food preparation and storage equipment.
Financial support will prioritize schools with the greatest infrastructure and equipment needs.
Training programs for cafeteria staff will help prepare meals that meet new nutritional standards and improve work efficiency.
The act allocates $300 million for loan guarantees and $35 million annually for equipment grants, plus $10 million annually for training.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4483
Sponsor: Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]
Process start date: 2023-07-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

School Food Modernization Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4483.

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 2023-07-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools can receive loan guarantees and grants for renovating kitchens, dining areas, and purchasing modern food preparation and storage equipment.
  • Financial support will prioritize schools with the greatest infrastructure and equipment needs.
  • Training programs for cafeteria staff will help prepare meals that meet new nutritional standards and improve work efficiency.
  • The act allocates $300 million for loan guarantees and $35 million annually for equipment grants, plus $10 million annually for training.
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. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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