HR 1619 United States House · 118th Congress

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to provide fluid milk substitutes upon request of a student or the parent or guardian of such student, and for other purposes.

HR 1619 requires schools participating in the National School Lunch Program to provide fluid milk substitutes (like soy or almond milk) upon request by a student or their parent/guardian. The bill removes the previous requirement that substitutions needed a medical authority's written statement for most dietary needs, instead allowing requests based on the student's or parent's request alone. It aligns the definition of acceptable substitutes with current Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This change directly affects students with dietary restrictions, making it simpler for schools to accommodate their needs without extra medical documentation.
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Introduced Mar 17, 2023 Last action Mar 17, 2023
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Photo of Troy A. Carter
Troy A. Carter
DDemocratic
LA
2
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Photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
NY
14
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Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
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Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
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Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
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Photo of Bennie G. Thompson
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
MS
2
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Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12
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Photo of David J. Trone
David J. Trone
DDemocratic
MD
6
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David Scott
DDemocratic
GA
13
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Photo of Donald G. Davis
Donald G. Davis
DDemocratic
NC
1
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Photo of Ed Case
Ed Case
DDemocratic
HI
1