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]

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.

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Title

A resolution designating October 2019 as "National Farm to School Month".

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History

DateChamberAction
2019-10-31SenateSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6357-6358; text: CR S6344)

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