Bills · HR 5731
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5731Agriculture and Food
School Food Modernization Act
INTRO OCT 10· LAST ACTION DEC 2
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to improve the quality of food and the dining environment in schools across the country. Many schools, especially older or under-resourced ones, have outdated kitchens and equipment that make it challenging to prepare fresh, healthy meals efficiently or safely. This bill offers financial tools—loan guarantees and direct grants—to address these infrastructure gaps, potentially leading to more nutritious meal options for students. If this bill becomes law, schools could upgrade their facilities, buy modern equipment, and train their staff, which could lead to better meal preparation and potentially higher participation in school meal programs. If it doesn't become law, schools with aging infrastructure and untrained staff might continue to struggle to meet modern nutrition standards and provide the best possible meals, which could impact student health, learning, and well-being. It connects to the real issue of childhood nutrition and food security by supporting the infrastructure needed to deliver healthy food.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to issue loan guarantees for up to 80% of the principal amount of loans for school food facility improvements and durable equipment purchases.
This makes it easier for schools to secure financing for major upgrades to kitchens and cafeterias, which can be very expensive.
PROVISION 02
Establishes a grant program for State agencies to provide competitive subgrants to schools for purchasing equipment needed to serve healthy meals and improve food safety.
This provides direct funding, not just loan support, for essential equipment, specifically targeting healthy meals and safety.
PROVISION 03
Directs the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to third-party institutions to develop and administer training for school food service personnel.
Investing in staff training ensures that school food workers have the skills to prepare nutritious meals efficiently and meet food safety standards.
PROVISION 04
Reserves $300,000,000 in existing loan guarantee authority for school infrastructure and equipment improvements.
This allocates a significant amount of federal financial backing to help schools modernize their food service facilities.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $35,000,000 to be appropriated annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2031 for the equipment grant program.
This provides consistent, dedicated funding over several years for schools to purchase necessary food service equipment.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 21
D· California
YRS IN OFFICE
11
BILLS LED
29
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 19%
DEM 19 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSDEC 2
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
OCT 10
Introduced in House
OCT 10
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
OCT 10
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5731
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 10, 2025
Last actionDec 2, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 10, 2025
House BillHR 5731Agriculture and Food
School Food Modernization Act
INTRODUCED OCT 10, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 2, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
11 min
COSPONSORS
21
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
