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- H.R.1066
H.R.1066: American Food for American Schools Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 7, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 7, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
22 (14 Democrats, 8 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 7, 2019
Bill Summary
American Food for American Schools Act of 2019 This bill requires 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 domestically. (Under current law, Buy American provisions require...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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| Feb. 7, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by John Garamendi (D-Calif.) |