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Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023

2/1/2024, 8:30 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 819

Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023

This bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture.

Currently, schools participating in the program may provide lactose-free and flavored and unflavored milk. Under the bill, these schools must provide students flavored and unflavored milk and maintain the discretion to offer lactose-free milk.

Current Status of Bill HR 819

Bill HR 819 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 2, 2023. Bill HR 819 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 2, 2023.  Bill HR 819's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of February 2, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 819

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
12
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
12
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 819

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 819

Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023
Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2023
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to the types of milk offered under the school lunch program, and for other purposes.

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