AI Summary

The "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2023" is a federal bill aimed at allowing whole milk to be served in school meal programs. The main purpose of the bill is to provide students with more dietary options and flexibility by permitting whole milk, which is currently restricted due to regulations favoring low-fat and non-fat milk. By allowing whole milk in schools, the bill seeks to promote better nutrition and support the dairy industry. This legislation could impact school meal programs by expanding beverage choices for students and potentially boosting dairy consumption.

Bill Activity

2023-02-21: Introduced in House
2023-02-21: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
2023-06-06: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-06-06: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 26 - 13.
2023-06-30: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 118-131.
2023-06-30: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 103.
2023-12-11: Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 922 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
2023-12-13: Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 922. (consideration: CR H6889-6907; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H6903)
2023-12-13: Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 and H.R. 357. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1147 under a structured rule with one hour of general debate and H.R. 357 under a closed rule with one hour of general debate. The resolution provides for a motion to recommit on both measures. It also provides that on any legislative day of the second session of the 118th Congress before January 9, 2024, the Speaker may dispense with organizational and legislative business and that the Journal of the proceedings of the previous day shall be considered as approved if applicable.
2023-12-13: House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 922 and Rule XVIII.
2023-12-13: The Speaker designated the Honorable Scott DesJarlais to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2023-12-13: GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 1147.
2023-12-13: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 922, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Luna amendment No. 1.
2023-12-13: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 922, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Mills amendment No. 2.
2023-12-13: DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 922, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Tiffany amendment No. 3.
2023-12-13: The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 1147.
2023-12-13: The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2023-12-13: The House adopted the amendments en gross as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2023-12-13: POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 1147, the Chair put the question on passage and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Foxx demanded the yeas and nays and the chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
2023-12-13: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6921)
2023-12-13: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 330 - 99 (Roll no. 718).
2023-12-13: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-12-14: Received in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
2023-12-18: Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 293.