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More Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in School Meals

This act expands a program that provides fresh, unprocessed, domestically grown fruits and vegetables to schools. It aims to improve the quality of meals for children and support local farmers, including those from disadvantaged and tribal communities. The program increases the number of participating states and secures funding for its implementation.
Key points
More fresh, domestically grown fruits and vegetables will be served in school cafeterias, potentially improving children's diets.
The program supports local farmers, including small, socially disadvantaged, and tribal agricultural producers.
The number of states eligible to participate in the program has increased from 8 to 14.
Annual funding of $15 million is allocated for the program from 2024 to 2028, with a portion dedicated to administrative support and technical assistance for schools and farmers.
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Print number: 118_HR_4620
Sponsor: Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7]
Process start date: 2023-07-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4620.

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 2023-07-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More fresh, domestically grown fruits and vegetables will be served in school cafeterias, potentially improving children's diets.
  • The program supports local farmers, including small, socially disadvantaged, and tribal agricultural producers.
  • The number of states eligible to participate in the program has increased from 8 to 14.
  • Annual funding of $15 million is allocated for the program from 2024 to 2028, with a portion dedicated to administrative support and technical assistance for schools and farmers.
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. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

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

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