H.R. 3316 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
School Food Modernization Act
H.R. 3316 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on Jul 29, 2015, sponsored by Lou Barletta with 62 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 62
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
School Food Modernization Act This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to direct the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to issue loan guarantees to local educational agencies (LEAs), school food authorities, and other eligible entities to finance infrastructure improvements or equipment purchases to facilitate their provision of healthy meals through the school lunch program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Lou Barletta (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats, 5 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education. (Nov 16, 2015)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Appropriations Committee
- Agriculture Committee
More
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