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FISCAL Act

USA119th CongressHR-2539| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
Troy A. Carter

Troy A. Carter

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (11)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches Act," or FISCAL Act, proposes significant amendments to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. Its primary goal is to mandate that schools participating in the National School Lunch Program offer a greater variety of milk options to students. Specifically, the bill expands the current requirement for "fluid milk" to include plant-based milk , ensuring that students have more choices. These plant-based milk alternatives must adhere to nutritional standards established by the Secretary of Agriculture, particularly if not already covered by existing guidelines. The legislation also includes several conforming amendments to update other relevant sections of the Act to reflect the inclusion of plant-based milk, thereby broadening the scope of acceptable milk types in school cafeterias.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1236
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1236
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Related Bills

  • S 119-1236: FISCAL Act

FISCAL Act

USA119th CongressHR-2539| House 
| Updated: 4/1/2025
The "Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches Act," or FISCAL Act, proposes significant amendments to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. Its primary goal is to mandate that schools participating in the National School Lunch Program offer a greater variety of milk options to students. Specifically, the bill expands the current requirement for "fluid milk" to include plant-based milk , ensuring that students have more choices. These plant-based milk alternatives must adhere to nutritional standards established by the Secretary of Agriculture, particularly if not already covered by existing guidelines. The legislation also includes several conforming amendments to update other relevant sections of the Act to reflect the inclusion of plant-based milk, thereby broadening the scope of acceptable milk types in school cafeterias.
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Timeline
Apr 1, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1236
Introduced in Senate
Apr 1, 2025
Introduced in House
Apr 1, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • April 1, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1236
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 1, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • April 1, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Troy A. Carter

Troy A. Carter

Democratic Representative

Louisiana

Cosponsors (11)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)David Scott (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 119-1236: FISCAL Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted