School Food Recovery Act of 2020

House Bill 5607 - School Food Recovery Act of 2020: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-02-09T01:42:25Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5607 School Food Recovery Act of 2020 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/9/2022, 1:42 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5607

School Food Recovery Act of 2020

This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants and technical assistance for local educational agencies to implement food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects.

In awarding grants, USDA must give priority to agencies that agree to use grant funds for carrying out specific projects, including (1) experiential education activities that encourage children enrolled in such agencies to participate in food waste measurement and education; and (2) the establishment of food waste measurement, prevention, and reduction projects with long-term sustainability.

The federal share of project costs may not exceed 75% of the total cost of carrying out such projects.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5607

Bill HR 5607 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 15, 2020. Bill HR 5607 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 15, 2020. Bill HR 5607's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of January 15, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5607

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5607

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Elementary and secondary education

- Food supply, safety, and labeling

- Government studies and investigations

- Solid waste and recycling

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5607

School Food Recovery Act of 2020

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to carry out a grant program to make grants to eligible local educational agencies to carry out food waste reduction programs, and for other purposes.

School Food Recovery Act of 2020