CA AJR6

Calls on California's Congressional representatives to oppose cuts to the federal Local Food for Schools and Child Care (LFSCC) program and continue supporting investments in it

Urges the President to work with Congress to support family farmers who produce fresh, locally sourced food for school meals

Responds to the Trump Administration's March 7, 2025 cancellation of over $70 million in anticipated LFSCC funding for California and over $1 billion nationally for related local food programs

Notes that in 2022, the USDA allocated over $23 million in LFSCC funding to California's Department of Education, supporting 319 school food authorities

Cites research indicating the $70 million funding loss could result in over $150 million in lost economic activity statewide, as each dollar invested in local food systems generates $2.16 in economic activity