Child Food and Nutrition Services Study Committee
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Summary
A joint resolution to create the 'Child Food and Nutrition Services Study Committee' to examine the feasibility of transferring federal child food and nutrition programs (including lunch, breakfast, and snack programs) from the Department of Education to the Department of Agriculture. The committee was tasked with reviewing how to provide these programs at no cost to students and enhancing the safety and local sourcing of school foods.
Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It
Core Patient Populations
People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.
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Votes & Legislative History
An act to amend the public health law and the agriculture and markets law, in relation to food intolerances
Requires food service establishments and online ordering services to provide notices to staff and customers regarding food allergies and intolerances.
An act to amend the public health law, in relation to allergy awareness and training in restaurants
Requires food service establishments to provide allergy awareness training to staff and display information regarding major food allergens.
Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act
The Strengthening Protections for Children with Food Allergies Act (H.R. 10228) would amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to require food allergy identification and response training for staff in federal child nutrition programs, including the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) and summer meal programs. Introduced by Rep. Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA-10) on September 2, 2026, and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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