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To rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, and for other purposes.
3/7/2024, 8:15 AM
Summary of Bill HR 3747
Bill 118 hr 3747, also known as the "Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act Renaming Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to remove the association with Richard B. Russell, a former US Senator from Georgia who held segregationist views.
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act was originally enacted in 1946 and provides funding for the National School Lunch Program, which offers free and reduced-price meals to students in need. However, in recent years, there has been growing criticism of the act's namesake due to his controversial views on race and civil rights.
The bill seeks to rename the act in order to better reflect the values of equality and inclusivity that are central to the National School Lunch Program. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to remove the name of someone with a history of supporting segregation from a program that serves a diverse student population. In addition to renaming the act, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the National School Lunch Program. These provisions are not specified in the summary of the bill, but may include updates to the program's funding, eligibility requirements, or nutritional standards. Overall, the "Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act Renaming Act" is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to rename a key piece of legislation related to school lunch programs in order to better align with modern values of equality and inclusivity.
The Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act was originally enacted in 1946 and provides funding for the National School Lunch Program, which offers free and reduced-price meals to students in need. However, in recent years, there has been growing criticism of the act's namesake due to his controversial views on race and civil rights.
The bill seeks to rename the act in order to better reflect the values of equality and inclusivity that are central to the National School Lunch Program. Supporters of the bill argue that it is important to remove the name of someone with a history of supporting segregation from a program that serves a diverse student population. In addition to renaming the act, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to the National School Lunch Program. These provisions are not specified in the summary of the bill, but may include updates to the program's funding, eligibility requirements, or nutritional standards. Overall, the "Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act Renaming Act" is a proposed piece of legislation that aims to rename a key piece of legislation related to school lunch programs in order to better align with modern values of equality and inclusivity.
Congressional Summary of HR 3747
This bill renames the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act as the National School Lunch Act.
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Current Status of Bill HR 3747
Bill HR 3747 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 30, 2023. Bill HR 3747 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on May 30, 2023. Bill HR 3747's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. as of May 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3747
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
4Democrat Cosponsors
4Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3747
Primary Policy Focus
Agriculture and FoodPotential Impact Areas
- Education of the disadvantaged
- Food assistance and relief
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Nutrition and diet
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3747
To rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, and for other purposes.
To rename the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3747
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