[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 2626 Introduced in House (IH)]
108th CONGRESS
1st Session
H. R. 2626
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child
Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve certain child nutrition programs, and
for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
June 26, 2003
Mr. Upton (for himself and Mr. Kind) introduced the following bill;
which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce
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A BILL
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child
Nutrition Act of 1966 to improve certain child nutrition programs, and
for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Farm-To-Cafeteria
Projects Act of 2003''.
SEC. 2. GRANTS TO SUPPORT FARM-TO-CAFETERIA PROJECTS.
Section 12 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42
U.S.C.1760) is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(q) Grants to Support Farm-To-Cafeteria Projects.--
``(1) In general.--To improve access to local foods in
schools and institutions receiving funds under this Act and the
Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. 1771 et seq.) (other
than section 17 of that Act (42 U.S.C. 1786)), the Secretary
shall provide competitive grants to nonprofit entities and
educational institutions to establish and carry out farm-to-
cafeteria projects under paragraph 2.
``(2) Project requirements.--Farm-to-cafeteria projects
eligible to receive assistance under this subsection shall be
projects designed to--
``(A) procure local foods from small and medium-
sized farms for the provision of foods for school
meals;
``(B) support nutrition education activities or
curriculum planning that incorporates the participation
of school children in farm and agriculture education
projects; and
``(C) develop a sustained commitment to farm-to-
cafeteria projects in the community by linking schools,
agricultural producers, parents, and other community
stakeholders.
``(3) Technical assistance and related information.--
``(A) Technical assistance.--In carrying out this
subsection, the Secretary may provide technical
assistance regarding farm-to-cafeteria projects,
processes, and development to an entity seeking the
assistance.
``(B) Sharing of information.--The Secretary may
provide for the sharing of information concerning farm-
to-cafeteria projects and issues among and between
government, private for-profit and nonprofit groups,
and the public through publications, conferences, and
other appropriate means.
``(4) Grants.--
``(A) In general.--From amounts made available to
carry out this subsection, the Secretary shall make
grants to assist private non-profit entities and
educational institutions to establish and carry out
farm-to-cafeteria projects.
``(B) Maximum amount.--The maximum amount of a
grant provided to an entity under this subsection shall
be $100,000.
``(C) Matching funds requirements.--
``(i) In general.--The Federal share of the
cost of establishing or carrying out a farm-to-
cafeteria project that receives assistance
under this subsection may not exceed 75 percent
of the cost of the project during the term of
the grant, as determined by the Secretary.
``(ii) Form.--In providing the non-Federal
share of the cost of carrying out a farm-to-
cafeteria project, the grantee shall provide
the share through a payment in cash or in kind,
fairly evaluated, including facilities,
equipment, or services.
``(iii) Source.--An entity may provide the
non-Federal share through State or local
government, or through private sources.
``(D) Administration.--
``(i) Single grant.--A farm-to-cafeteria
project may be supported by only a single grant
under this subsection.
``(ii) Term.--The term of a grant made
under this subsection may not exceed 3 years.
``(5) Evaluation.--Not later than January 30, 2008, the
Secretary shall--
``(A) provide for the evaluation of the projects
funded under this subsection; and
``(B) submit to the Committee on Education and the
Workforce of the House of Representatives and the
Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry of
the Senate a report on the results of the evaluation.
``(6) Authorization of appropriations.--There are
authorized to be appropriated to the Secretary $10,000,000 for
each of fiscal years 2004 through 2009 to carry out this
subsection, to remain available until expended.''.
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