HR 3230
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2021
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Bill overview
The Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2021 aims to improve school meals by encouraging states to purchase more domestically grown, unprocessed fruits and vegetables. It expands the number of participating states from eight to fourteen and includes requirements for states to prioritize supporting small, local, and socially disadvantaged farmers. The bill also mandates a program evaluation to assess its impact on agricultural producers and school food service, with dedicated funding provided through 2026.
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Peter [D-VT-At Large] Welch
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