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S. 996 (108th)

Commodity Distribution Act of 2003

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Introduced

6 May 2003

Last action

6 May 2003 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5774)

Sponsors

Rep. Johnson, Tim [D-SD-At Large], Rep. Craig, Larry E. [R-ID-1], Sen. Leahy, Patrick J. [D-VT], Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]

Subjects

Agriculture

Source updated

18 August 2025

Agriculture

Summary

Commodity Distribution Act of 2003 - Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to revise requirements relating to the level of commodity purchases under the school lunch program. Requires a specified portion of such program assistance to be in the form of commodity assistance. Prohibits the Secretary of Agriculture from using commodities provided under the authority of any other Act to meet such program requirement for the school year.

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Timeline

  1. 6 May 2003

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text of measure as introduced: CR S5774)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 6 May 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S5773-5774)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 May 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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