Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025

This bill turns an existing federal pilot project into an ongoing program that lets states buy unprocessed fruits and vegetables for school meals, and requires that the produce be grown in the United States. It raises the number of participating states from 8 to 14. When choosing states, the Secretary of Agriculture would consider each state's support for small, local, socially disadvantaged, and Tribal farmers, and how many children from socially disadvantaged backgrounds it would serve. The bill provides $25 million per year for fiscal years 2026 through 2030, with $10 million each year set aside for state administrative costs and technical assistance. The Secretary would have to evaluate the program within 2 years and report the results to Congress within 4 years.

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Sponsors

• Ron Wyden Democrat sponsor
• 2 cosponsors