H.R. 5812 · 111th Congress
To conduct a pilot program in support of efforts to increase purchases of local fresh fruits and vegetables for schools and service institutions by giving several States the option of receiving a grant from the Secretary of Agriculture for that purpose instead of obtaining commodities under Department of Agriculture programs.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Peter Welch
- Introduced
- 2010-07-21
- Latest action
- 2010-10-13 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Subjects
Nutrition and diet
Poverty and welfare assistance
Elementary and secondary education
Education
Food assistance and relief
Fruit and vegetables