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Thriving Community Gardens Act

9/24/2025, 2:22 PM

Summary of Bill HR 5255

The bill H.R. 5255 of the 119th Congress aims to amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to permit the utilization of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for the creation and upkeep of school and community gardens.

Current Status of Bill HR 5255

Bill HR 5255 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 10, 2025. Bill HR 5255 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 10, 2025.  Bill HR 5255's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of September 10, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5255

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5255

Primary Policy Focus

Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5255

Thriving Community Gardens Act
Thriving Community Gardens Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the use of Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants for the development and maintenance of school and community gardens, and for other purposes.

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