To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot grant program to make grants to school food authorities to provide 100 percent plant-based food and milk options, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates plant-based foods in schools Section 18 of the Richard B and creates accommodating dietary requirements Section 9(a) of the Richard B. It relies on definition changes, appropriations, grants, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Veterans, Education, Agriculture, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Tribal governments and members affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, and Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could lose revenue opportunities.
Key Provisions
- Creates plant-based foods in schools Section 18 of the Richard B.
- Creates accommodating dietary requirements Section 9(a) of the Richard B.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates plant-based foods in schools Section 18 of the Richard B and creates accommodating dietary requirements Section 9(a) of the Richard B.
Key Policy Areas
Veterans, Education, Agriculture, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill creates plant-based foods in schools Section 18 of the Richard B and creates accommodating dietary requirements Section 9(a) of the Richard B.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMs. Velázquez (for herself, Ms. Norton, Ms. Barragán, Ms. Clarke …
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