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A bold new bill is rolling through Congress, demanding schools get federal greenlight before buying foreign food — a move backed by Senators Sheehy and Schiff to supercharge American agriculture. It expands “buy American” rules to cover not just school lunches but other federal food programs, plus mandates stricter reporting on food origins. Supporters say it’s about feeding kids with top-tier U.S.-grown food, boosting local economies, and protecting farmers — while critics worry about potential supply chain disruptions. Agricultural groups cheer the push, praising America’s unmatched crop quality, as food safety concerns over imported produce add urgency to the debate.

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