School Food Modernization Act

12/21/2023, 5:00 PM
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Bill 118 hr 4483, also known as the School Food Modernization Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the quality and nutritional value of food served in schools across the country. The bill focuses on updating and modernizing school food programs to ensure that students have access to healthy and balanced meals.

One of the key provisions of the School Food Modernization Act is the establishment of nutrition standards for school meals. These standards would require schools to offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to students. The bill also aims to reduce the amount of sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats in school meals, in order to promote better overall health and wellness among students.

In addition to setting nutrition standards, the School Food Modernization Act also provides funding for schools to upgrade their kitchen equipment and facilities. This funding would help schools to better prepare and serve nutritious meals to students, and ensure that they have the resources they need to meet the new nutrition standards. Overall, the School Food Modernization Act is designed to improve the quality of food served in schools and promote healthier eating habits among students. By setting nutrition standards and providing funding for kitchen upgrades, the bill aims to ensure that all students have access to nutritious and balanced meals while at school.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 4483

Introduced on
2023-07-06

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/6/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
Bill 118 hr 4483, also known as the School Food Modernization Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the quality and nutritional value of food served in schools across the country. The bill focuses on updating and modernizing school food programs to ensure that students have access to healthy and balanced meals.

One of the key provisions of the School Food Modernization Act is the establishment of nutrition standards for school meals. These standards would require schools to offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to students. The bill also aims to reduce the amount of sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats in school meals, in order to promote better overall health and wellness among students.

In addition to setting nutrition standards, the School Food Modernization Act also provides funding for schools to upgrade their kitchen equipment and facilities. This funding would help schools to better prepare and serve nutritious meals to students, and ensure that they have the resources they need to meet the new nutrition standards. Overall, the School Food Modernization Act is designed to improve the quality of food served in schools and promote healthier eating habits among students. By setting nutrition standards and providing funding for kitchen upgrades, the bill aims to ensure that all students have access to nutritious and balanced meals while at school.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make loan guarantees and grants to finance certain improvements to school lunch facilities, to train school food service personnel, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact
Appropriations
Child health
Department of Education
Education programs funding
Educational facilities and institutions
Elementary and secondary education
Executive agency funding and structure
Food assistance and relief
Food industry and services
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Government lending and loan guarantees
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
School administration
State and local finance
User charges and fees

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.