Washington, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry overwhelming passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act by voice vote. United States Senator Fetterman (D-PA), a member of the committee, was proud to vote for the bill, which he cosponsored alongside his fellow Pennsylvania senator, Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA).
“If we want to make sure our kids can learn, grow, and thrive, we must make sure they’re receiving healthy school meals that fit their needs – that’s why I’ve been working to increase flexibility under the National School Lunch Program throughout my time in the Senate. I’m proud to support the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, as amended, to allow whole milk back in schools and include necessary flexibilities for non-dairy alternatives,” said Senator Fetterman. “I hope this committee will also consider my Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches (FISCAL) Act in the future to further expand our kids’ access to the beverage option that works best for them. No two kids are the same, and we have to make sure our school lunch options serve all of America’s children equally.”
“Our incredible dairy industry is the backbone of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania,” said Senator McCormick. “I’m proud to join Senator Fetterman and our colleagues to support this commonsense bill that is a clear win for our hardworking dairy farmers and the well-being of our children.”
Throughout his time in Congress, Senator Fetterman has pushed to expand flexibility under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP). In addition to supporting the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which would allow schools to begin offering whole milk in school lunches, he is also the lead sponsor of the Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches (FISCAL) Act, which would add non-dairy beverage options as well.
The full text of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is available here.
The full text of the FISCAL Act is available here.
