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H.R.5430: Partnerships for Wellness Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced May 27, 2010
- Latest Major Action June 29, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (7 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Partnerships for Wellness Act - Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive matching grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) participating in the school lunch and breakfast programs for projects that leverage community resources to increase student access to physical activity, nutrition education, and nutritious foods during the regular school calendar. Requires LEA grantees to partner with a community-based organization, a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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| May 27, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Carolyn McCarthy (D-N.Y.) |