To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot program promoting scratch cooking in school meal programs.
Sponsored by Hayes, Jahana (Democrat-CT-5) · House · Introduced May 20, 2026
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This bill proposes to amend the federal school lunch law by creating a pilot program that encourages schools to prepare meals from raw or minimally processed ingredients rather than using pre-made food products. The program would test whether scratch cooking in school cafeterias is feasible and effective.
Legislative Status Timeline
Introduced
May 20, 2026
In Committee
May 20, 2026
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Presidential Action
Pending
Sponsor
Hayes, Jahana
Independent · CT-5
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