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School Food Recovery Act

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Bill ID:2011 HR 207
Introduced:Thursday, January 6, 2011
Sponsor: Tom Petri (R-WI)
Status:Referred To The Subcommittee On Early Childhood, Elementary, And Secondary Education. (2/25/2011)
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Official Summary:

School Food Recovery Act - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow schools and local educational agencies participating in the school lunch program to donate any excess food under such program to tax-exempt food banks or charitable organizations in their localities.

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U.S. Representative - 6th District Tom Petri
Tom Petri is running for re-election to the 6th Congressional District.

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