Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

1/31/2024, 5:30 PM
Congress
118

Number
HRES - 922

Introduced on
2023-12-11

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/12/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
Passed in House
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such act to serve whole milk.

It further provides for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency.

Bill 118 HRES 922 is a piece of legislation that addresses two main issues. The first part of the bill, H.R. 1147, aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the school lunch program to serve whole milk. This change would give schools the option to provide whole milk to students, rather than being limited to low-fat or fat-free options.

The second part of the bill, H.R. 357, requires the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency. This provision is intended to ensure accountability and transparency in the rule-making process within government agencies.

Overall, Bill 118 HRES 922 covers a range of topics related to school lunch programs and government agency rule-making procedures. It is designed to address specific issues within these areas and provide clarity and guidance for those involved.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedProviding for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such Act to serve whole milk; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 357) to require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Congress

Potential Impact
House of Representatives
Legislative rules and procedure

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary2/21/2024

This resolution sets forth the rule for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1147) to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools that participate in the school lunch program under such act to serve whole milk.

It f...


Latest Action12/12/2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.