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119-s-1236119th CongressWALLET
FISCAL Act
Sponsored By: Senator Fetterman, John [D-PA]
Introduced
Summary
Allows plant-based milks in school lunches. This bill would broaden the National School Lunch Program's definition of milk to explicitly include plant-based milks, including types not listed in existing guidance if they meet nutrition standards set by the Secretary, and it updates related statutory language and headings to match.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Allow plant-based milk for students
If enacted, National School Lunch Program schools could offer plant-based milk along with fluid milk. Plant-based milks not listed in current federal guidelines could be served if they meet nutrition standards the Secretary sets. The bill would change statute language (for example replacing "Fluid milk" with "Milk") and make conforming edits. These changes would take effect upon enactment.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Fetterman, John [D-PA]
PA • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Kennedy, John [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
NJ • D
Sponsored 4/1/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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