H.R. 1147 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023
H.R. 1147 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 21, 2023, sponsored by Glenn Thompson with 134 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 21, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 134
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023 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 milk to be flavored or unflavored.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Glenn Thompson (R-PA). Co-sponsors: 28 Democrats, 106 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 21, 2023
- Passed the HouseDec 13, 2023
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 293. (Dec 18, 2023)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Dec 13, 2023 · Passed330–99
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Whole Milk for Healthy Kids ActHouse · Dec 13, 2023
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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