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Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

HR 5234 · In committee · last action September 9, 2025

<p><strong>Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 </strong></p><p>This bill expands and otherwise revises a program to support state procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables under the National School Lunch Program.</p><p>Specifically, the bill expands the number of participating states from a maximum of 8 to a maximum of 14. </p><p>In addition,&nbsp;the bill&nbsp;establishes additional requirements with respect to priorities, reporting, and evaluations, including with respect to socially disadvantaged populations and the program's economic impact.</p><p>The bill provides funds for the program through FY2030.</p>

Sponsor

Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 </strong></p><p>This bill expands and otherwise revises a program to support state procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables under the National School Lunch Program.</p><p>Specifically, the bill expands the number of participating states from a maximum of 8 to a maximum of 14. </p><p>In addition,&nbsp;the bill&nbsp;establishes additional requirements with respect to priorities, reporting, and evaluations, including with respect to socially disadvantaged populations and the program's economic impact.</p><p>The bill provides funds for the program through FY2030.</p>