July 25, 2021

On July 9, Representatives Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA) and Glenn Thompson (R-PA) introduced the bipartisan bill H.R. 4379, the School Food Modernization Act. This bill would help local schools replace outdated kitchen equipment to provide more students access to healthy and nutritious meals. Specifically, it would allow schools to participate in a loan assistance program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to help them buy new kitchen equipment and build new infrastructure. Read Congressmen DeSaulnier's full press release.