Expressing support for designation of October as "National Farm to School Month".

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Bill Number

HRES 1655

Introduced

Sep 23, 2010

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

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Topics

Child health Commemorative events and holidays Education Elementary and secondary education Food assistance and relief Nutrition and diet Poverty and welfare assistance

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Summary

Supports designation of National Farm to School Month.

Encourages: (1) schools and local education agencies to use local produce in meals; and (2) schools, farmers and farm groups, local businesses, nonprofit institutions, churches, cities, state governments, and other local groups to raise awareness of Farm to School efforts in their communities.

Actions

Nov 18, 2010

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
Nov 16, 2010

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Nov 16, 2010

On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7480)
Nov 16, 2010

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7480)
Nov 16, 2010

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 1655.
Nov 16, 2010

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7479-7481)
Nov 16, 2010

Ms. Hirono moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
Sep 23, 2010

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Sep 23, 2010

Introduced in House

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