Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act
Rep. Hayes Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fund Freshly Prepared School Meals
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. It is considered active, but there are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time. The bill does not have a companion measure in the Senate.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties, which helps it move forward. However, many bills like this struggle to get a full vote in a busy legislative schedule.
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Life & Work
Local food producers, farms, and small food businesses could see increased demand as participating schools shift to buying whole, unprocessed ingredients for scratch cooking. Schools upgrading kitchens may also buy equipment from local suppliers. The effect would be small and localized to areas near participating schools.
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act
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