US Congress House Bill 2627 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 14-1)
Status: Introduced on June 3 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-11-16 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require 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 an area without ready access to fresh, healthful, and affordable food.) 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 Act.

Salad Bars in Schools Expansion Act

Rep. Tim Ryan [D-OH]	Rep. Frederica Wilson [D-FL]	Rep. Rosa DeLauro [D-CT]	Rep. Sam Farr [D-CA]
Rep. Tony Cardenas [D-CA]	Rep. James McGovern [D-MA]	Rep. Ruben Hinojosa [D-TX]	Rep. Alcee Hastings [D-FL]
Rep. Mark DeSaulnier [D-CA]	Rep. Chris Collins [R-NY]	Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH]	Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY]
Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME]	Rep. Adam Smith [D-WA]	Rep. Pete Aguilar [D-CA]

Date	Chamber	Action
2015-11-16	House	Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
2015-06-03	House	Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2015-06-03	House	Introduced in House

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-bill/2627/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hr2627/BILLS-114hr2627ih.pdf