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A resolution designating October 2023 as "National Farm to School Month".
3/14/2024, 1:34 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 443
Bill 118 S.Res. 443, also known as a resolution designating October 2023 as "National Farm to School Month," aims to recognize and promote the importance of farm to school programs in the United States. These programs connect schools with local farmers to provide fresh, healthy food to students and educate them about where their food comes from.
The resolution highlights the benefits of farm to school programs, such as improving student nutrition, supporting local farmers, and teaching children about the importance of agriculture. By designating October as National Farm to School Month, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about these programs and encourage more schools to participate.
The resolution emphasizes the role of farm to school programs in promoting healthy eating habits among students and reducing childhood obesity. It also recognizes the economic benefits of supporting local farmers and strengthening local food systems. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 443 aims to celebrate and promote farm to school programs across the country, highlighting their positive impact on students, farmers, and communities.
The resolution highlights the benefits of farm to school programs, such as improving student nutrition, supporting local farmers, and teaching children about the importance of agriculture. By designating October as National Farm to School Month, the resolution seeks to raise awareness about these programs and encourage more schools to participate.
The resolution emphasizes the role of farm to school programs in promoting healthy eating habits among students and reducing childhood obesity. It also recognizes the economic benefits of supporting local farmers and strengthening local food systems. Overall, Bill 118 S.Res. 443 aims to celebrate and promote farm to school programs across the country, highlighting their positive impact on students, farmers, and communities.
Congressional Summary of SRES 443
This resolution designates October 2023 as National Farm to School Month and recognizes support for policy improvements to farm to school programs in legislation reauthorizing child nutrition programs. This resolution also (1) encourages schools, early care and education organizations, and local educational agencies to use local farm products in meals; and (2) encourages schools, early care and education organizations, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of farm to school efforts in their communities.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 443
Bill SRES 443 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 31, 2023. Bill SRES 443 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on October 31, 2023. Bill SRES 443's most recent activity was Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5262; text: CR S5259) as of October 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 443
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 443
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Agricultural marketing and promotion
- Child health
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Elementary and secondary education
- Food assistance and relief
- Nutrition and diet
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 443
A resolution designating October 2023 as "National Farm to School Month".
A resolution designating October 2023 as "National Farm to School Month".
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SRES 443
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