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S.1767: Farm to School Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 6, 2017
- Latest Major Action Sept. 6, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (10 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Sept. 6, 2017
Bill Summary
Farm to School Act of 2017 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to reauthorize the Department of Agriculture's (USDA's) Farm to School Program through FY2023 and modify the program. The program currently provides grants and technical assistance to schools, state and local agencies, Indian tribal organizations, agricultural producers, and nonprofit entities to improve access to local foods in schools. The bill...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 6, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| Sept. 6, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Patrick J. Leahy (D-Vt.) |