Bills · HR 5867
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5867Agriculture and Food
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
INTRO OCT 28· LAST ACTION OCT 28
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it directly impacts the food choices available to children in schools, potentially diversifying their diets and exposing them to different nutritional options. If it becomes law, it could lead to more schools across the country offering plant-based meals, which aligns with growing interest in dietary shifts for health, environmental, and ethical reasons. For students, especially those from low-income families, school meals are a primary source of nutrition, and expanding options could address diverse dietary needs or preferences.
Without this bill, schools interested in offering extensive plant-based options might face significant financial and logistical hurdles, such as staff training costs or difficulty sourcing appropriate ingredients. Its passage could make it easier for these schools to overcome those challenges by providing dedicated funding and technical support, potentially influencing broader trends in school meal programs and supporting specific segments of the agricultural industry.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a pilot grant program for school food authorities to provide 100 percent plant-based food and milk options.
This creates a new funding stream specifically dedicated to expanding plant-based meal offerings in schools, which currently may lack resources for this.
PROVISION 02
Prioritizes grants for schools serving a high proportion of children eligible for free or reduced-price meals and those collaborating with community organizations or local farmers.
This ensures the program targets communities with high need and promotes local food systems and community engagement.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant funds to be used for professional development training for food service personnel, technical assistance, student engagement, and procurement of plant-based foods from diverse producers.
This supports both the operational capacity of schools to offer plant-based meals and strengthens connections with specific types of agricultural producers.
PROVISION 04
Requires school food authorities to submit annual reports on program implementation and the Secretary to report to Congress.
This provides accountability and data collection to assess the effectiveness and reach of the pilot program.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations for fiscal year 2026, available through fiscal year 2030, for the program.
This provides the necessary funding to launch and sustain the pilot program for several years.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
33
BILLS LED
45
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 20 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 28
Introduced in House
OCT 28
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5867
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 28, 2025
Last actionOct 28, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025
House BillHR 5867Agriculture and Food
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
INTRODUCED OCT 28, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 28, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
20
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