S. 2778: Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-09-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-09-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2025-12-05 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-09-11):
Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025
This bill expands and otherwise revises a program to support state procurement of domestically grown unprocessed fruits and vegetables under the National School Lunch Program.
Specifically, the bill expands the number of participating states from a maximum of 8 to a maximum of 14.
In addition, the bill establishes additional requirements with respect to priorities, reporting, and evaluations, including with respect to socially disadvantaged populations and the program's economic impact.
The bill provides funds for the program through FY2030.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-09-11 |
| Michael F. Bennet | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-09-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2778 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2778?
S. 2778 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Local School Foods Expansion Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2778 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).