American Food for American Schools Act of 2026

The American Food for American Schools Act of 2026 requires schools and childcare programs to prioritize buying food produced or processed in the United States. Under this bill, school food authorities must request a waiver from the USDA before purchasing any foreign food items, except when domestic options are unavailable or insufficient in quantity. If a waiver is approved, the school must notify parents about the foreign products used and report the details annually. Additionally, the law mandates that contracts with food suppliers include clauses requiring compliance with domestic purchasing rules, and suppliers who fail to comply must repay the federal funds used to buy foreign goods.