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H.R. 649: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

This bill, titled the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025, proposes changes to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, particularly aimed at the inclusion of whole milk in school lunch programs. Here’s a breakdown of the key components of the bill:

Allowing Whole Milk in Schools

The bill allows schools that participate in the school lunch program to serve:

Whole milk (both flavored and unflavored)
Reduced-fat, low-fat, fat-free, and lactose-free milk options
Organic and non-organic varieties of all listed milk options

Milk Variety and Compliance

Schools must offer students a variety of fluid milk options and are allowed to provide a substitute for fluid milk for students with dietary restrictions, provided there is a medical statement supporting the need for the substitute. The bill also clarifies that milk fat in whole milk will not count towards the regulation of saturated fat content in meals.

Prohibitions and Limitations

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions regarding purchasing restrictions:

It prohibits schools from purchasing or offering milk produced by state-owned enterprises from China.
The Secretary of Agriculture is restricted from preventing schools from offering the specified milk options contained within this bill.

Implementation Timeline and Authority

The bill outlines the authority under which schools can continue to provide milk in accordance with existing regulations, ensuring students have access to various types of milk while prioritizing health guidelines in school nutrition programs.

Impact on School Nutrition Programs

Overall, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 seeks to expand the types of milk that can be served in schools, with the aim of improving nutrition among children. By allowing the inclusion of whole milk and other options, the bill aims to support dietary choices without compromising compliance with nutritional standards.

Relevant Companies

Dano: A company involved in dairy production that may see increased demand for whole milk products in schools.
Mondelez International, Inc. (MDLZ): While primarily a snack food company, Mondelez could have tie-ins with school milk programs through products that complement milk consumption.

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Actions

7 actions

Date	Action
Jun. 05, 2025	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 111.
Jun. 05, 2025	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and Workforce. H. Rept. 119-142.
Feb. 12, 2025	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Feb. 12, 2025	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 10.
Jan. 23, 2025	Introduced in House
Jan. 23, 2025	Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jan. 23, 2025	Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H307-308)

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Potentially Relevant Congressional Stock Trades

Estimated excess return of the underlying stock since the transaction

Politician	Stock	Transaction	Filed	Traded
Dan Newhouse R / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	May 16, 2025	Apr 11, 2025	-13.60%
Julie Johnson D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	May 14, 2025	Apr 07, 2025	-17.38%
Robert Bresnahan R / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Mar 27, 2025	Feb 25, 2025	-0.37%
Thomas H. Kean, Jr. R / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Mar 14, 2025	Feb 07, 2025	+13.45%
Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Feb 11, 2025	Jan 24, 2025	+16.70%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $15,001 - $50,000	Feb 06, 2025	Jan 22, 2025	+18.72%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Feb 06, 2025	Jan 17, 2025	+14.11%
Emily Randall D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Feb 11, 2025	Jan 06, 2025	+13.06%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Dec 05, 2024	Nov 15, 2024	+0.32%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Dec 05, 2024	Nov 12, 2024	-0.90%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 08, 2024	Oct 14, 2024	-8.74%
John James R / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Sep 06, 2024	Sep 04, 2024	-20.88%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CIMN	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Sep 06, 2024	Aug 02, 2024	-18.81%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Sep 06, 2024	Aug 02, 2024	-18.81%
Jared Moskowitz D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 06, 2024	Jul 05, 2024	-9.25%
Jared Moskowitz D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 19, 2024	Jul 05, 2024	-9.25%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 07, 2024	Jul 02, 2024	-8.96%
Jared Moskowitz D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 06, 2024	Jul 01, 2024	-8.46%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 07, 2024	Jul 01, 2024	-8.46%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Jun 05, 2024	May 29, 2024	-15.01%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Jun 05, 2024	May 28, 2024	-15.15%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Apr 05, 2024	Mar 25, 2024	-21.85%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Apr 05, 2024	Mar 20, 2024	-22.74%
John James R / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Sep 02, 2024	Mar 05, 2024	-24.75%
Jared Moskowitz D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A COMMON STOCK	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Aug 21, 2024	Feb 01, 2024	-36.04%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Feb 05, 2024	Jan 10, 2024	-35.22%
Shelley Moore Capito R / Senate	MDLZ Mondelez Intl Inc	Sale (Partial) $1,001 - $15,000	Jan 12, 2024	Dec 18, 2023	-33.34%
Tommy Tuberville R / Senate	MDLZ Mondelez International, Inc. - Class A Common Stoc	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Dec 15, 2023	Nov 22, 2023	-39.16%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 08, 2023	Oct 31, 2023	-43.43%
Greg Stanton D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 09, 2023	Oct 24, 2023	-40.57%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ "MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $15,001 - $50,000	Nov 08, 2023	Oct 10, 2023	-33.97%
Rick Larsen D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Oct 11, 2023	Oct 04, 2023	-44.79%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDÉLEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 08, 2023	Oct 02, 2023	-43.65%
Greg Stanton D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. - CLASS A	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Nov 09, 2023	Sep 26, 2023	-46.47%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $1,001 - $15,000	Sep 06, 2023	Aug 29, 2023	-40.90%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Purchase $1,001 - $15,000	Jul 11, 2023	Jul 06, 2023	-45.59%
Ro Khanna D / House	MDLZ MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL, INC. CMN	Sale $15,001 - $50,000	Jul 11, 2023	Jun 29, 2023	-45.29%