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Local Foods for Healthy Schools Act of 2026

7/1/2026, 6:08 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9474

This bill, titled "To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Local Foods for Healthy Schools Program," was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 25, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Local Foods for Healthy Schools Program, aiming to promote the use of local foods in school meals to enhance the health of students.

Current Status of Bill HR 9474

Bill HR 9474 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2026. Bill HR 9474 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2026.  Bill HR 9474's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of June 25, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9474

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9474

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9474

To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Local Foods for Healthy Schools Program.
To amend the Agricultural Marketing Act of 1946 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish the Local Foods for Healthy Schools Program.

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