US Senate approves bill to restore whole milk in schools
Measure allowing whole and 2% milk now heads to the House
24 November 2025
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By: The US Senate has passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 (S.222) by unanimous consent, advancing a measure that would allow whole and 2% milk back into school cafeterias, according to a press release from the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA).
The vote marks the latest step in a years-long effort involving dairy groups, farmers, school nutrition leaders and others who support expanding the milk options available to students.
“The long wait is nearly over. We’re closer than ever to bringing whole milk back to schools,” said Michael Dykes, president and CEO of IDFA.
Dykes said the Senate action is significant for “children’s health and for the dairy farmers, processors, parents and nutrition advocates” who have supported the change.
The IDFA thanked Sens. Roger Marshall and Peter Welch for leading the bill and Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee leaders John Boozman and Amy Klobuchar for guiding it through the chamber. The organisation also noted support from House sponsors including Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson, Rep. Kim Schrier and more than 100 co-sponsors.
The Senate Agriculture Committee approved the bill by voice vote in June, and the House Education and Workforce Committee advanced its companion bill with a bipartisan vote of 24–10 in February. The Senate-passed measure now moves to the full House for consideration before it can be sent to the President for signature.
