What does Preamble of Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes amendments to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The proposed changes aim to establish a program focused on procuring domestically grown, unprocessed fruits and vegetables. The stated purpose of the program is to provide healthier school meals.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025.

What does PROGRAM FOR PROCUREMENT OF DOMESTICALLY GROWN UNPROCESSED of Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 6(f) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a 'Program for Procurement of Domestically Grown Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables' replacing a previous 'Pilot Project'. The program requires States to demonstrate commitment to supporting small, local, socially disadvantaged farmers, and Tribal agricultural producers. States participating in the program must serve a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. The Secretary is required to evaluate the program's impact, including the quantity and cost of procured fruits and vegetables, and the economic impact on agricultural producers. The evaluation report is to be submitted to the House and Senate Committees on Agriculture. The program is allocated $25,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Of the allocated funds, $10,000,000 is reserved for States to cover administrative costs and provide technical assistance. Each participating State will receive a minimum of $500,000 annually for technical assistance. If fewer than 14 States participate, $1,000,000 is reserved for technical assistance to non-participating states.

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Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

Last updated: 9/9/2025 · Introduced: 9/9/2025

Author: Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a program to procure domestically grown, unprocessed fruits and vegetables for school meals, replacing a previous pilot project.
The program allocates $25 million annually from 2026-2030, with funds reserved for state administrative costs, technical assistance, and support for small and disadvantaged farmers.
Participating states must prioritize supporting small, local, socially disadvantaged farmers and Tribal agricultural producers, and serve a high proportion of children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.

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