US SR403 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on October 31 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-10-31 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357-6358; text: CR S6344)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on October 31 2019 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2019-10-31 - Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357-6358; text: CR S6344)
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
This resolution (1) designates October 2019 as National Farm to School Month; (2) recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs; (3) encourages schools and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (4) encourages schools, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities.
Title
A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Farm to School Month".
Sponsors
Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT] | Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH] | Sen. David Perdue [R-GA] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2019-10-31 | Senate | Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357-6358; text: CR S6344) |
Subjects
Agricultural marketing and promotion
Agriculture and food
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet
Agriculture and food
Child health
Commemorative events and holidays
Elementary and secondary education
Food assistance and relief
Nutrition and diet
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-resolution/403/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/sres403/BILLS-116sres403ats.pdf |