Kids Eat Local Act of 2021

Hozzl · 2023-01-11T13:49:08Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1401 Kids Eat Local Act of 2021 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/11/2023, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of S 1401

Kids Eat Local Act of 2021

This bill modifies Department of Agriculture requirements for the national school food programs relating to the purchases of locally produced food.

The bill allows institutions participating in the school food programs to use locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught as a product specification in food procurement requests.

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Current Status of Bill S 1401

Bill S 1401 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 28, 2021. Bill S 1401 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on April 28, 2021. Bill S 1401's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of April 28, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1401

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1401

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Elementary and secondary education

- Food assistance and relief

- Food supply, safety, and labeling

- Fruit and vegetables

- Nutrition and diet

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1401

Kids Eat Local Act of 2021

A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve nutritional and other program requirements relating to purchases of locally produced food.

Kids Eat Local Act of 2021