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School Food Modernization Act

12/21/2023, 5:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4483

Bill 118 hr 4483, also known as the School Food Modernization Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving the quality and nutritional value of food served in schools across the country. The bill focuses on updating and modernizing school food programs to ensure that students have access to healthy and balanced meals.

One of the key provisions of the School Food Modernization Act is the establishment of nutrition standards for school meals. These standards would require schools to offer a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean proteins to students. The bill also aims to reduce the amount of sodium, sugar, and unhealthy fats in school meals, in order to promote better overall health and wellness among students.

In addition to setting nutrition standards, the School Food Modernization Act also provides funding for schools to upgrade their kitchen equipment and facilities. This funding would help schools to better prepare and serve nutritious meals to students, and ensure that they have the resources they need to meet the new nutrition standards. Overall, the School Food Modernization Act is designed to improve the quality of food served in schools and promote healthier eating habits among students. By setting nutrition standards and providing funding for kitchen upgrades, the bill aims to ensure that all students have access to nutritious and balanced meals while at school.

Current Status of Bill HR 4483

Bill HR 4483 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 6, 2023. Bill HR 4483 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 6, 2023.  Bill HR 4483's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. as of August 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4483

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
8
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4483

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Appropriations
- Child health
- Department of Education
- Education programs funding
- Educational facilities and institutions
- Elementary and secondary education
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Food assistance and relief
- Food industry and services
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Government lending and loan guarantees
- Nutrition and diet
- Poverty and welfare assistance
- School administration
- State and local finance
- User charges and fees

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4483

School Food Modernization Act
School Food Modernization Act
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to make loan guarantees and grants to finance certain improvements to school lunch facilities, to train school food service personnel, and for other purposes.

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