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H.R. 1861 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021

H.R. 1861 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 11, 2021, sponsored by Glenn Thompson with 97 co-sponsors.

During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Mar 11, 2021
Co-sponsors
97
Policy area
Agriculture and Food

What it does

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021 This bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture (USDA). Currently, schools participating in the program must provide milk that is consistent with the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans; USDA regulations require milk to be fat-free or low-fat and allow only fat-free milk to be flavored.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Glenn Thompson (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 21 Democrats, 76 Republicans.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedMar 11, 2021
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H1589) (Mar 19, 2021)

Other Agriculture and Food bills in the 117th Congress

Committees

  • Education and the Workforce Committee

More

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1861 (117th Congress): Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/117-hr-1861/whole-milk-for-healthy-kids-act-of-2021 (accessed 2026-10-17).