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H.R. 2562

SLICE Act

School Lunch Improvements for Children's Education Act or the SLICE Act - Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to implement an interim or final rule regarding the school lunch and child nutrition programs that: (1) requires the crediting of tomato paste and puree as a vegetable serving based on the volume of tomato paste or puree served, (2) implements science-based sodium reduction targets, and (3) establishes a whole grain requirement.


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

Rep. Polis, Jared [D-CO-2](D-CO)Sponsor
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  • Introduced in HouseJun 27, 2013
  1. Committee

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

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    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

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