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H.R. 1244 113th Congress House

Sensible School Lunch Act

Official title: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional requirements for the… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide flexibility to school food authorities in meeting certain nutritional requirements for the school lunch and breakfast programs, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 19, 2013 Introduced by: Eric A. "Rick" Crawford Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
Education Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of AgricultureElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and relief
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GrainMeatNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistance
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This bill died when the 113th Congress ended
It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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To President
Became law
Apr 23, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Mar 19, 2013
Introduced in House
Mar 19, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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 Latest action April 23, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Sensible School Lunch Act - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the Secretary of Agriculture from promulgating rules and regulations applicable to the school lunch and breakfast programs that establish a maximum quantity of grains, meat, or meat alternates that may be served in any meal or during any period of time of any school year.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 427 Identical bill Sensible School Lunch Act
  • HR 1303 School Nutrition Flexibility Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Mar 19, 2013
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Womack, Steve
Arkansas · Mar 19, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1244: Sensible School Lunch Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1244/
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"H.R. 1244: Sensible School Lunch Act." 113th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-1244/.
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