HR-6564 : Still Just a Bill

Fresh Produce for Kids in Need Act

This bill modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture to include the fresh fruit and vegetable program as a qualified program for purposes of allowing certain waivers of program requirements for the school meal programs due to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-04-21IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.House floor actions
2020-04-21IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Agriculture and Food
See Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Child health
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Food assistance and relief
  • Fruit and vegetables
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Nutrition and diet

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