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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.
2/4/2025, 4:28 PM
Summary of Bill HR 592
Bill 119 HR 592, also known as the "Milk in Schools Act," aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide more options for the types of milk offered in school lunch programs. Currently, the school lunch program only allows for low-fat and fat-free milk options, excluding whole milk from being served.
The proposed bill seeks to expand the types of milk that can be offered in schools to include whole milk, as well as flavored whole milk. This change is intended to provide students with more choices and ensure that they are receiving the nutrients they need to support their growth and development.
In addition to expanding milk options, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that schools are able to purchase milk from local dairy producers, supporting local agriculture and promoting economic growth in rural communities. Overall, the Milk in Schools Act aims to improve the nutritional quality of school lunches by offering a wider variety of milk options to students, while also supporting local dairy producers and promoting economic development in rural areas.
The proposed bill seeks to expand the types of milk that can be offered in schools to include whole milk, as well as flavored whole milk. This change is intended to provide students with more choices and ensure that they are receiving the nutrients they need to support their growth and development.
In addition to expanding milk options, the bill also includes provisions to ensure that schools are able to purchase milk from local dairy producers, supporting local agriculture and promoting economic growth in rural communities. Overall, the Milk in Schools Act aims to improve the nutritional quality of school lunches by offering a wider variety of milk options to students, while also supporting local dairy producers and promoting economic development in rural areas.
Congressional Summary of HR 592
Protecting School Milk Choices Act of 2025
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 flavored and unflavored fluid milk and lactose-free fluid milk.
Under the bill, these schools must provide students flavored and unflavored fluid milk. These schools maintain the discretion to offer lactose-free fluid milk.
Current Status of Bill HR 592
Bill HR 592 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 21, 2025. Bill HR 592 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 21, 2025. Bill HR 592's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of January 21, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 592
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
2Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
4Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 592
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 592
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.
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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