H.R. 2592 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Healthy America Act
H.R. 2592 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jun 24, 2003, sponsored by Adam Putnam with 24 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 24, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 24
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Healthy America Act - Amends the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to direct the Secretary of Agriculture to require schools participating in the school breakfast program to make available fruits and juices. Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (the Act) to direct the Secretary to expand the fruit and vegetable school pilot program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Adam Putnam (R-FL). Co-sponsors: 16 Democrats, 8 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 24, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. (Jul 21, 2003)
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Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
- Agriculture Committee
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