HR 4 Louisiana House · 2025 Regular Session

SCHOOLS/FOOD PROGRAMS: Memorializes the United States Congress to support funding for the ability to focus on purchasing American agricultural products and the removal of ultra-processed food and beverages from K-12 public schools

This resolution urges the U.S. Congress to provide federal funding that would help K-12 public schools prioritize purchasing American-grown agricultural products and remove ultra-processed foods (like sugary drinks and packaged snacks) from school meals. It requests support for school food programs to focus on locally sourced, nutrient-dense foods while reducing reliance on highly processed options. The resolution cites health benefits from shorter supply chains (e.g., fresher produce with higher nutrients) and economic advantages for domestic agriculture. As a memorial resolution, it does not create new law but formally requests congressional action.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
May 2025
House Passage
May 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 14, 2025 Last action May 28, 2025
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What changed between versions

HR4 Original HR4 Engrossed · 2 edits · May 15, 2025
MINOR
The bill was amended to add Representatives Amedee and Edmonston as co-sponsors, expanding the legislative support for the resolution. The text of the resolution itself was reorganized to place the operative clause first, followed by the digest, which is a standard formatting adjustment rather than a policy change. The core request remains unchanged: urging the U.S. Congress to fund the removal of ultra-processed foods from K-12 schools and support American agricultural purchasing.
Scope change
The scope of the bill's subject matter remains unchanged; only the list of sponsors was expanded.
SCOPE

Added Representatives Amedee and Edmonston to the list of sponsors.

TECHNICAL

Reordered the text to place the resolution clause before the digest and updated the header to reflect the 'Engrossed' status.

Floor votes · House May 22, 2025

How they voted

890
Passed · 13 other
Total votes 102
May 22, 2025
D Democratic31
23 Yea 8
74% Yea
R Republican71
66 Yea 5
92% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
8
Key actions
2
Committee
2
May 22, 2025
Lower · Passed
Read by title, roll called, yeas 92, nays 0. The resolution was adopted.
lower
May 14, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported favorably (10-0).
lower
Apr 15, 2025
Committee
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Education.
lower
1 primary · 17 co-sponsors

Sponsors