Bill115th CongressFiled Nov 2, 2017Agriculture and Food
S. 2064
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act of 2017
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 2, 2017)
Fruit and Vegetables Access for Children Act of 2017
This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow the Department of Agriculture Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program to include canned, dried, frozen, or pureed fruits and vegetables. (Under current law, the program provides grants to states to make fresh fruits and vegetables available in elementary schools.)
What just happenedNov 2, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Johnson, Ron [R-WI](R-WI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateNov 2, 2017
- Nov 2, 2017IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee - Nov 2, 2017IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate