What does Preamble of FRESH Act do?

This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. It requires the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to eligible entities. These grants are intended to help acquire and install milk storage equipment. The equipment is for use in elementary and secondary schools.

What does SHORT TITLE. of FRESH Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Funding Refrigeration Equipment for Student Health Act of 2026.

What does MILK STORAGE EQUIPMENT GRANT PROGRAM. of FRESH Act do?

This section amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a Milk Storage Equipment Grant Program. The Secretary is directed to carry out a program providing grants to eligible entities for acquiring and installing cold storage equipment for milk or milk dispensers in elementary and secondary schools. Eligible entities include local educational agencies, school food authorities, tribal organizations, or consortia including these entities. Applications for grants must be submitted to the Secretary, adhering to required forms and information. The federal share of a project funded by a grant cannot exceed 75 percent. The Act authorizes $4,000,000 annually from fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to carry out the program. The term 'milk dispenser' is defined as a machine that stores and chills milk in bulk and allows dispensing into containers.

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FRESH Act

Last updated: 6/4/2026 · Introduced: 6/4/2026

Author: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

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The FRESH Act establishes a grant program to help schools acquire and install cold storage equipment for milk and milk dispensers.
Eligible entities, including local educational agencies and tribal organizations, can apply for grants covering up to 75% of project costs.
The bill authorizes $4 million annually from 2027 through 2031 to fund this milk storage equipment grant program.

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