HR 9980·Federal·house
American Food for American Schools Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Jul 30, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jul 30, 2026
Summary
The bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act so that any school food authority that waives the Buy American requirement must make that waiver publicly available. It affects schools and districts that participate in the federal lunch program by increasing transparency about where food is sourced. The goal is to give parents and the public clearer insight into procurement decisions.
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