Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 2778 Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/7/2025, 7:11 PM

Summary of Bill S 2778

This bill, numbered S.2778 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to create a program for acquiring domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to enhance the nutritional quality of school meals.

Congressional Summary of S 2778

Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

This bill expands and otherwise revises a program to support state procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables under the National School Lunch Program.

Specifically, the bill expands the number of participating states from a maximum of 8 to a maximum of 14.

In addition, the bill establishes additional requirements with respect to priorities, reporting, and evaluations, including with respect to socially disadvantaged populations and the program's economic impact.

The bill provides funds for the program through FY2030.

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Current Status of Bill S 2778

Bill S 2778 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 11, 2025. Bill S 2778 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 11, 2025. Bill S 2778's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of September 11, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2778

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Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2778

A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a program for the procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables to provide healthier school meals, and for other purposes.