WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Kim Schrier, serving Washington’s 8th District in parts of Western and Central Washington, is pushing a bill to allow public schools to serve reduced fat and whole milk.

In her release in support of the Whole Milk For Health Kids Act of 2025, Representative Schrier, a pediatrician, talked about the importance of a balanced and nutritious diet for children’s health and well-being.

“A healthy diet early in life leads to proper physical growth and improved academic performance, and can set the foundation for lifelong healthy eating habits. Milk is a significant part of many children’s diets and contains essential nutrients such as calcium and vitamin D. This bill simply gives schools the option of providing the types of milk most kids prefer to drink. ” said Rep. Schrier.

If passed, Schrier’s bill would change nutrition standards adopted in 2010 with the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act to include flavored and unflavored 2% milk and whole milk along with the already approved fat-free and 1% milk.

“Federal policy, based on flawed, outdated science has kept whole milk out of school cafeterias for more than a decade,” said Congressman Glenn Thompson, Chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture. “Milk provides 13 essential nutrients that supplement growth and health, two key factors contributing to academic success. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 provides schools the flexibility they need to offer a variety of options, while supporting students and America’s hard-working dairy farmers.”  

The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act is supported by Darigold, the National Milk Producers Federation, and the International Dairy Foods Association, the release said.