A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to support the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 and amend or repeal Federal law relating to program requirements in order to allow for the availability of whole milk and 2% reduced fat milk, flavored or unflavored, in elementary and secondary schools in Pennsylvania and urging the United States Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Health and Human Services to update Federal standards relating to the establishment of dietary guidelines in order to permit the availability of whole milk and 2% reduced fat milk, flavored or unflavored, in elementary and secondary schools in Pennsylvania.
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- Passed House
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Overview
This Pennsylvania Senate Resolution urges the U.S. Congress and the Secretaries of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to support the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025. It seeks to amend federal law to allow for the availability of whole milk and 2% reduced fat milk, both flavored and unflavored, in Pennsylvania’s elementary and secondary schools. The resolution highlights the nutritional benefits of whole milk and aims to increase milk consumption among students.
Key provisions
- Urges the U.S. Congress to support the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025.
- Requests amendments to federal law to allow for whole milk and 2% reduced fat milk in schools.
- Asks the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture and Health and Human Services to update dietary guidelines.
- Specifically targets elementary and secondary schools in Pennsylvania.
- Supports the availability of flavored and unflavored milk options.
- References data on Pennsylvania’s dairy industry and milk consumption.
- Cites research suggesting whole milk consumption is linked to lower rates of childhood obesity.
- Highlights the nutritional value of milk, including calcium, potassium, and vitamin D.
Who is affected
- Students in Pennsylvania elementary and secondary schools
- School districts in Pennsylvania
- The United States Congress
- The United States Secretary of Agriculture
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David Argall
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