H.R.3872: To amend the National School Lunch Act to extend the authority of the commodity distribution program through fiscal year 2003.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced May 14, 1998
  • Latest Major Action May 20, 1998

Bill Cosponsor

Bill Summary

Amends the National School Lunch Act (NSLA) to reauthorize through FY 2003 the commodity distribution program, which may use Commodity Credit Corporation and other specified funds to purchase agricultural commodities for use in programs under NSLA, the Child Nutrition Act, and the Older Americans Act of 1965.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
May 14, 1998

Introduced in the House by Michael N. Castle (R-Del.)

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