HR 649 United States House · 119th Congress

Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

HR 649, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, amends the National School Lunch Act to allow schools participating in the program to offer students both organic and non-organic whole milk, in addition to reduced-fat, low-fat, and fat-free options. Key provisions include clarifying that milk fat in whole milk should not count toward saturated fat limits for meal compliance, prohibiting schools from purchasing milk from Chinese state-owned enterprises, and ensuring schools cannot be barred from offering the full range of milk types listed. The bill directly affects public and private schools serving the National School Lunch Program by expanding their milk options for students. It focuses on concrete policy changes to dietary offerings and sourcing restrictions within the school nutrition program.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jun 5, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
3
Amendments
1
Jun 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-142.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Introduced
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 10.
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 118 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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State
District
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Photo of Glenn Thompson
Glenn Thompson
RRepublican
PA
15
Co
Photo of Adam Gray
Adam Gray
DDemocratic
CA
13
Co
Photo of Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
NE
3
Co
Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
Co
Photo of Andy Barr
Andy Barr
RRepublican
KY
6
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
Co
Photo of April McClain Delaney
April McClain Delaney
DDemocratic
MD
6
Co
Photo of Ashley Hinson
Ashley Hinson
RRepublican
IA
2
Co
Photo of Austin Scott
Austin Scott
RRepublican
GA
8
Co
Photo of Barry Moore
Barry Moore
RRepublican
AL
1
Co
Photo of Becca Balint
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
VT
At-Large