H.R. 1619 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of a student or the parent or guardian of such student, and for other purposes.
H.R. 1619 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Mar 17, 2023, sponsored by Troy A. Carter with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 17, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
This bill requires schools to substitute a nondairy beverage for fluid milk in the National School Lunch Program upon the request of a student or their parent or guardian. Under current law, schools participating in the program may provide a substitute at the request of a medical authority or the student's parent or guardian.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Troy A. Carter (D-LA). Co-sponsors: 53 Democrats, 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 17, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Mar 17, 2023)
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