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Whole Milk in Schools: More Choices for Students

This new law allows schools to offer students whole milk, both flavored and unflavored, organic or non-organic, as part of the school lunch program. This change provides parents and students with more dairy beverage options, while ensuring that milk fat is not counted towards saturated fat limits in meals. The act also prohibits the purchase of milk from Chinese state-owned enterprises.
Key points
Schools can now offer whole milk (flavored and unflavored, organic or non-organic) in school lunch programs.
Milk fat in whole milk will not count towards saturated fat limits in school meals.
Schools are prohibited from purchasing or offering milk produced by Chinese state-owned enterprises.
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Placed on Calendar
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_649
Sponsor: Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15]
Process start date: 2025-01-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_649.

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 2025-01-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools can now offer whole milk (flavored and unflavored, organic or non-organic) in school lunch programs.
  • Milk fat in whole milk will not count towards saturated fat limits in school meals.
  • Schools are prohibited from purchasing or offering milk produced by Chinese state-owned enterprises.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Placed on Calendar.

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. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-23.

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