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H.R. 9164119th CongressIn committeeLatest action Jun 4, 2026Decoded by AI · checked against the record
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The FRESH Act would give schools competitive grants covering up to 75% of milk storage equipment costs through 2031.
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The bill would create a competitive grant program letting schools, districts, tribal organizations, or groups of these entities buy equipment like refrigeration units or bulk milk dispensers. The federal government would cover up to 75 percent of each project's cost, with the applicant paying the rest.
Public elementary and secondary schools, school food service programs, and tribal organizations running school meal programs would apply for and manage these grants. Students who eat school meals could be affected indirectly.
The equipment upgrades could change how milk is stored and served in schools, potentially affecting food waste levels from unused or spoiled cartons.
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Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.