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Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

United States S. 222 2025 Co-sponsors: Bipartisan (Unanimous consent in Senate)
Marshall, Roger
Primary Sponsor
Sen. Roger Marshall [R-KS]
Co-sponsors: Bipartisan (Unanimous consent in Senate)
food allergylactose intolerancefood safety

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Source AgencyU.S. Congress (Library of Congress)
Last Updated2026-08-09
Last Verified2026-08-09
Verified ByPolicyPantry Editorial Team
Official Source URL https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/222 Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law (Blocked)

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Last checked: 2026-09-25 Confidence: 100/100 approved

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Summary

This act revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program, reversing restrictions to allow schools to serve whole or 2% milk. It also permits schools to offer non-dairy milk options and requires them to honor parental requests for non-dairy milk without requiring a doctor's note.

Who This Bill Serves & Who's Backing It

Core Patient Populations

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People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session119th Congress
Introduced2025-01-23
CommitteeSenate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Passed House
Passed Senate
Signed2026-01-14
Vetoednull
Effective Date2026-01-14

Votes & Legislative History

Passed House
Passed Senate
House VotePassed by voice vote
Senate VotePassed by unanimous consent

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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.

DeSaulnier, Mark
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