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- H.RES.1655
H.RES.1655: Expressing support for designation of October as "National Farm to School Month".
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced Sept. 23, 2010
- Latest Major Action Nov. 18, 2010
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Supports designation of National Farm to School Month. Encourages: (1) schools and local education agencies to use local produce in meals; and (2) schools, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of Farm to School efforts in their communities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1655.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
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| Sept. 23, 2010 |
Introduced in the House by Rush Holt (D-N.J.) |