School Food Modernization Act
School Food Modernization Act
Plain Language Summary
# School Food Modernization Act Summary **What It Would Do:** The School Food Modernization Act (HR 5731) aims to improve the meals served in schools across the United States. While specific details about the bill's provisions aren't available in the information provided, bills with this title typically focus on updating nutrition standards, improving food quality, modernizing school kitchen equipment and facilities, and enhancing the overall school meal program to better support student health and nutrition. **Who It Affects:** This legislation would primarily affect students in public schools, school districts, cafeteria workers, and food service providers. It could also impact families by influencing what meals their children receive at school, and potentially affect taxpayers who fund school meal programs. **Current Status:** As of the most recent update, HR 5731 is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced in the House of Representatives but has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.
The bill was sponsored by Representative Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA). For more detailed information about specific provisions, you can visit Congress.gov to view the bill's full text and any amendments.
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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.