Bill · S. 222· Senate(119-S-222)
Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 1/23/2025
- Last activity
- 1/14/2026 — Became Public Law No: 119-69.
- Sponsored by
- Roger Marshall
- Cosponsors
- - 10 - 5
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
What this bill would do
The "Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025" aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. This legislation allows schools participating in the school lunch program to offer whole milk, whether organic or non-organic. It also updates regulations regarding the nutritional standards for nondairy beverages and saturated fat measurements. Additionally, the bill expands the list of individuals who can authorize certain milk options. Finally, it incorporates food allergy information into existing training modules for local food service personnel.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill increases the variety of milk options available to students and enhances food allergy safety training for schools.
Would students be better off under this?+5
Students benefit from expanded milk choices and improved food allergy safety protocols in their schools.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+3
The bill enhances nutritional standards and safety training regarding food allergies for school-aged children.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased milk options for students: Schools may now offer flavored and unflavored organic or nonorganic whole milk, as well as reduced-fat, low-fat, fat-free, and lactose-free options (Section 2, subsection a, clause 1).
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Expanded authority for dietary needs: The bill allows parents or legal guardians, in addition to physicians, to assist in meeting student needs (Section 2, subsection a, clause 1, subparagraph B).
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Improved safety via training: Food service personnel will receive training on food allergies, including how to prevent, recognize, and respond to allergic reactions (Section 3, subsection a).
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Nutritional equivalence for non-dairy options: Nondairy beverages must be fortified with calcium, protein, vitamin A, and vitamin D to levels found in cow's milk (Section 2, subsection a, clause 1).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+5Good For Students+5Good For Low Income Households+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Childcare Affordability+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- Public Law(1/15/2026)
The text as it became law
- Enrolled Bill
The final version, on its way to the President
- 1/14/2026
- Signed by President.
- Became Public Law No: 119-69.
- 1/6/2026
- Presented to President.
- 12/15/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 222.
- Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5857-5861)
- Mr. Thompson (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- 11/20/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8259-8261; text: CR S8261)
- Message on Senate action sent to the House.
- Held at the desk.
- Received in the House.
- 7/10/2025
- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Reported by Senator Boozman with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
- Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 111.
- 6/5/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/3/2025
- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
- 5/19/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 4/1/2025
- Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 119-55.
- 3/27/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/23/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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