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- H.R.5607
H.R.5607: School Food Recovery Act of 2020
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 15, 2020
- Latest Major Action Jan. 15, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 15, 2020
Bill Summary
School Food Recovery Act of 2020 This bill directs the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to provide competitive grants and technical assistance for local educational agencies to implement food waste measurement and reporting, prevention, education, and reduction projects. In awarding grants, USDA must give priority to agencies that agree to use grant funds for carrying out specific projects, including (1) experiential education activities that...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 15, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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| Jan. 15, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) |