H.R. 207 – School Food Recovery Act

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

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February 25, 2011

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Introduced in House

January 6, 2011

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January 6, 2011

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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January 6, 2011

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Subcommittee

February 25, 2011

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Sen. Sheldon WhitehouseD-RI · Dec 17, 2012

Madam President, I rise in support of S. 1793, the Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012, which I introduced. This commonsense bill clarifies that--upon the request of appropriate…

Madam President, I rise in support of S. 1793, the Investigative Assistance for Violent Crimes Act of 2012, which I introduced.

This commonsense bill clarifies that--upon the request of appropriate State and local law enforcement officials--select Federal law enforcement agencies may use their unique capabilities to help investigate and respond to mass killings and other violent crimes.

The measure will provide important clarity to Federal law enforcement officers who are called on by State and local counterparts to assist in response to a mass shooting or other violent crime at a college campus, shopping mall, office building, or other public place. Currently, the FBI and select other Federal agencies often provide requested assistance to State and local law enforcement in these types of cases. The absence of an explicit authorizing statute, however, has created concern that agents responding to these violent crimes could be held liable even though their only goal was to protect the public.

This bill makes sure that the FBI, other law enforcement components at the Justice Department, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the Secret Service can provide State and local law enforcement officers with assistance when so requested. In so doing, it will help State and law enforcement protect victims and solve these terrible crimes.

The bill does not expand the jurisdiction of Federal law enforcement agencies. Assistance from a Federal agency must be requested by the State or local authority and agreed to by Federal authorities. And the bill does not impose new criminal penalties or regulations.

The House passed a companion measure, H.R. 207, last year by a vote of 358 to 9. The Senate bill was reported out of the Judiciary Committee last November, and I thank Chairman Leahy for his leadership in moving this legislation through Committee. Since then, I have worked with Chairman Leahy, Senator Grassley, Chairman Smith of the House Judiciary Committee, and Representative Gowdy to improve the bill, and we have reached an agreement that is reflected in a substitute amendment.

I urge colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this measure, so we can ensure that our dedicated law enforcement officials can respond to and solve these tragic crimes.

I yield the floor.

Sen. Harry ReidD-NV · Dec 17, 2012

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that we proceed to Calendar No. 233, S. 1793. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the Whitehouse substitute amendment at the desk be agreed to; the…

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Introduced in HouseIssued January 6, 2011

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112th CONGRESS

1st Session

H. R. 207

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

January 6, 2011

Mr. Petri (for himself, Mr. Wolf, and Mr. Young of Alaska) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce

A BILL

To clarify that schools and local educational agencies participating in the school lunch program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act are authorized to donate excess food to local food banks or charitable organizations.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the School Food Recovery Act.

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Food Donation Program

Section 9 of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(l)

Food Donation Program

(1)

In general

Each school and local educational agency participating in the school lunch program under this Act may donate any food not consumed under such program to eligible local food banks or charitable organizations.

(2)

Guidance

(A)

In general

Not later than 180 days after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall develop and publish guidance to schools and local educational agencies participating in the school lunch program under this Act to assist such schools and local educational agencies in donating food under this subsection.

(B)

Updates

The Secretary shall update such guidance as necessary.

(3)

Liability

Any school or local educational agency making donations pursuant to this subsection shall be exempt from civil and criminal liability to the extent provided under the Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Food Donation Act (42 U.S.C. 1791).

(4)

Definition

In this subsection, the term eligible local food banks or charitable organizations means any food bank or charitable organization which is exempt from tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)).

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