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- H.R.1241
H.R.1241: American Food for American Schools Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (12 Democrats, 9 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 28, 2017
Bill Summary
American Food for American Schools Act of 2017 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require school food authorities (SFAs) to request a waiver from the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to purchase foreign commodities or products for the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). SFAs may purchase foreign commodities or products without a waiver if the commodities or products are not produced or available...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 28, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| Feb. 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.) |