H.R. 3402 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Fruit and Vegetable Access for Children Act
H.R. 3402 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jul 26, 2017, sponsored by Bruce Poliquin with 15 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 26, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 15
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Fruit and Vegetables Access for Children Act This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow federal grant-funded fresh fruit and vegetable programs carried out by states to include canned, dried, frozen, or pureed fruits and vegetables.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bruce Poliquin (R-ME). Co-sponsors: 5 Democrats, 10 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 26, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Jul 26, 2017)
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- H.R. 4265: Sugar Policy Modernization Act of 2017
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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