Bills · S 2778
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2778Agriculture and Food
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025
INTRO SEP 11· LAST ACTION SEP 11
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to improve the health of school children by increasing their access to fresh, unprocessed fruits and vegetables, which are crucial for a balanced diet. If passed, it would mean more kids get healthier meals at school, which can lead to better learning outcomes and reduced rates of diet-related illnesses.
Beyond health, the bill also supports local economies and American agriculture. By expanding the program and prioritizing specific farmer groups, it helps small and disadvantaged farms thrive, keeping food dollars circulating within communities. This strengthens local food systems, making them more resilient. If this bill doesn't become law, the current program would remain small and limited, fewer states would participate, and the opportunity to consistently bring more local, fresh produce into school cafeterias, while supporting local farmers, would be missed.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Changes the existing "pilot project" for buying local produce for schools into a full-scale, permanent "program."
This makes the effort to get local foods into schools an ongoing, widespread initiative rather than a temporary test, providing stability and broader impact.
PROVISION 02
Increases the number of states that can participate in the program from 8 to 14, and allows states to have more than one local food procurement effort.
This expands the reach of the program, allowing more schools and students across the country to benefit from healthier, locally sourced meals.
PROVISION 03
Adds new criteria for selecting states, prioritizing those that support small, local, socially disadvantaged farmers and Tribal agricultural producers, and serve children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds.
This ensures the program's benefits extend to vulnerable communities and supports equitable economic opportunities within agriculture.
PROVISION 04
Requires regular evaluation of the program's impact, including costs, benefits to schools, and economic effects on farmers.
This provision ensures accountability and provides data to improve the program's effectiveness and address challenges over time.
PROVISION 05
Allocates $25,000,000 in mandatory funding for each fiscal year from 2026 through 2030, with specific amounts reserved for administrative costs and technical assistance.
This provides consistent and dedicated financial resources to operate and expand the program, making its goals achievable.
SPONSORSHIP
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YRS IN OFFICE
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BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 11
Introduced in Senate
SEP 11
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2778
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 11, 2025
Last actionSep 11, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025
Senate BillS 2778Agriculture and Food
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025
INTRODUCED SEP 11, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 11, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
2
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