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CURD Act

5/24/2024, 1:41 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1803

The CURD Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 1803, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a grant program to support the development and implementation of comprehensive, evidence-based curricula in schools across the country.

The CURD Act aims to improve the quality of education by providing funding for schools to create curricula that are based on research and proven to be effective in promoting student learning and achievement. The bill emphasizes the importance of using evidence-based practices in education and seeks to ensure that all students have access to high-quality, rigorous curricula.

If passed, the CURD Act would allocate funds to schools through a competitive grant program, with priority given to schools serving low-income students and those with a history of underperformance. The bill also includes provisions for evaluating the effectiveness of the curricula developed with grant funds and sharing best practices with other schools. Overall, the CURD Act is aimed at improving the quality of education in the United States by supporting the development and implementation of evidence-based curricula in schools. It seeks to ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities that will prepare them for success in college, career, and life.

Congressional Summary of HR 1803

Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act or the CURD Act

This bill establishes a statutory definition for natural cheese. Under the bill, natural cheese is defined as cheese (ripened or unripened soft, semi-soft, or hard) that is produced from animal milk or certain dairy ingredients and is produced in accordance with established cheese-making standards. The definition excludes pasteurized process cheeses, cheese foods, and cheese spreads.

A food is deemed misbranded and may not be sold if it does not meet this definition and its label includes the term natural cheese as a factual descriptor of a category of cheese.

Current Status of Bill HR 1803

Bill HR 1803 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2023. Bill HR 1803 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2023.  Bill HR 1803's most recent activity was ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 1803, a bill originally introduced by Representative Gallagher, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection. as of April 29, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1803

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
28
Democrat Cosponsors
16
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1803

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Food supply, safety, and labeling

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1803

CURD Act
To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to define the term natural cheese.
CURD Act
Codifying Useful Regulatory Definitions Act

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