A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to prohibit the use of cell-cultivated meat under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program.

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Summary of Bill S 3674

Bill 118 s 3674 aims to make changes to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966. The main purpose of this bill is to prohibit the use of cell-cultivated meat in the school lunch program and the school breakfast program.

Cell-cultivated meat, also known as lab-grown meat, is a type of meat that is produced by culturing animal cells in a lab setting rather than raising and slaughtering animals. Proponents of cell-cultivated meat argue that it is a more sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional meat production methods.

However, this bill seeks to prevent cell-cultivated meat from being served in school meals. The reasoning behind this prohibition is not explicitly stated in the bill, but it may be related to concerns about the safety, nutritional value, or acceptance of cell-cultivated meat among students and their families. If passed, this bill would have implications for the school lunch and breakfast programs, potentially limiting the options available to schools when planning their menus. It is important to note that this bill does not ban cell-cultivated meat altogether, but rather restricts its use in school meals. Overall, Bill 118 s 3674 addresses the issue of cell-cultivated meat in school nutrition programs and raises questions about the role of alternative meat products in public school meals.

Current Status of Bill S 3674

Bill S 3674 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 25, 2024. Bill S 3674 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 25, 2024. Bill S 3674's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of January 25, 2024

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A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to prohibit the use of cell-cultivated meat under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program.A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to prohibit the use of cell-cultivated meat under the school lunch program and the school breakfast program.

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