119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 9164
The FRESH Act would create a new grant program through the Department of Agriculture to help elementary and secondary schools purchase and install refrigeration equipment specifically for storing milk. The program would provide competitive grants to local school districts, tribal organizations, and school food authorities, with the federal government covering up to 75 percent of project costs while schools must provide at least 25 percent in matching funds. The legislation authorizes $4 million annually for the program from fiscal years 2027 through 2031, which would total $20 million over the five-year period. This funding would help schools improve their cold storage capacity for milk products served in school meal programs.