HR6706Referred to Committee

EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-12-15
Introduced
10
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 99.3% (553 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (10)

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Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

2025-12-15

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would change how the federal government buys food for programs like school lunches and military meals, likely requiring agencies to purchase more American-grown products and potentially adjusting nutrition standards or pricing rules. This would affect school districts, military bases, food suppliers, and farmers who sell to the government. The bill aims to support domestic agriculture while potentially improving the quality or cost-effectiveness of meals provided to students, service members, and other people served by federal food programs.

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Agriculture and Food
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