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Bill116th CongressFiled Oct 31, 2019Agriculture and Food
S.Res. 403

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

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Oct 31, 2019)

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.

What just happenedOct 31, 2019

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

Who’s behind it

Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT](D-VT)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Oct 31, 2019Floor

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

  2. Oct 31, 2019Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in 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)

  3. Oct 31, 2019IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Introduced in SenateOct 31, 2019

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.

Passed SenateOct 31, 201955

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.

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