Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act

Hozzl · 2023-09-03T20:30:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 8450 Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

9/3/2023, 8:30 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8450

Bill 117 HR 8450, also known as the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of improving the nutritional quality of meals served to children in schools. The bill aims to address the issue of childhood obesity and promote healthier eating habits among students.

The Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act proposes several key provisions to achieve its objectives. Firstly, it seeks to increase funding for the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program, which provide meals to millions of children across the country. This additional funding would allow schools to offer more nutritious options, such as fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the nutritional standards for school meals, including limits on sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats. It also encourages schools to source ingredients locally and to provide nutrition education to students and their families. Furthermore, the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act aims to address food insecurity among children by expanding access to free and reduced-price meals for low-income students. It also includes provisions to support school gardens and farm-to-school programs, which can help students learn about where their food comes from and develop a greater appreciation for healthy eating. Overall, the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to promote the health and well-being of children by improving the quality of meals served in schools. By providing funding, setting nutritional standards, and supporting education and access to healthy foods, this bill has the potential to make a positive impact on the health of future generations.

Congressional Summary of HR 8450

Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act

This bill reauthorizes and expands (1) child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and other institutional food service programs; and (2) the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

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Current Status of Bill HR 8450

Bill HR 8450 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2022. Bill HR 8450 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2022. Bill HR 8450's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 394. as of November 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8450

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8450

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesBuy American requirementsChild care and developmentChild healthComputer security and identity theftComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightEducation of the disadvantagedElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefFood industry and servicesFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesGovernment studies and investigationsGrainHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careHigher educationHomelessness and emergency shelterIndian social and development programsMeatMedicaidMental healthMinority and disadvantaged businessesNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePublic-private cooperationState and local financeWomen's health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8450

Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids ActHealthy Meals, Healthy Kids ActHealthy Meals, Healthy Kids ActTo reauthorize child nutrition programs, and for other purposes.

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