Sec. 214. Improving healthy eating and active living options in Federal workplaces

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Section 403(q) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343(q) ) is amended by adding at the end the following: The requirements of subparagraph (5)(H) shall apply— to a restaurant or similar retail food establishment located in a Federal building in the same manner as such subparagraph applies to a restaurant or similar retail food establishment that is part of a chain with 20 or more locations, as described in subparagraph (5)(H)(i); and to a person that operates a vending machine located in a Federal building in the same manner as such subparagraph applies to a person who is engaged in the business of owning or operating 20 or more vending machines, as described in subparagraph (5)(H)(viii).

In this subparagraph, the term Federal building means a building that is— under the control of the Federal agency (as defined in section 102 of title 40, United States Code); owned by the Federal Government; and located in a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States. . The requirement in the amendment made by paragraph

(1)shall apply to restaurants or similar retail food establishments and vending machines located in a Federal building beginning 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act. The Architect of the Capitol, in coordination with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, shall establish a program to apply the requirements of section 403(q)(5)(H) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act ( 21 U.S.C. 343(q)(5)(H) ) (as amended by paragraph (1)) to— food that is served in restaurants or other similar retail food establishments that are located in Congressional buildings and installations; food that is sold through vending machines that are operated in Congressional buildings and installations; and food that is served to individuals within Congressional buildings and installations pursuant to a contract with a private entity. Subchapter V of chapter 5 of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, is amended by adding at the end the following: Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this section, the Administrator of General Services, in consultation with the Secretary of Health and Human Services, shall establish, by regulation, nutritional standards for foods and beverages purchased, served, and sold through Federal buildings and on Federal property (including food products provided by contractors or vending machines). Such standards shall reflect the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In developing the nutritional standards under subsection (a), the Administrator shall consider the following: Recommendations for nutrition standards for foods, beverages, or meals made by authoritative scientific organizations. Both positive and negative contributions of nutrients, ingredients, and foods to diets (including calories or portion size, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, added sugars, and the presence of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nutrients of concern in Americans’ diets). Adaptations of the standards for different venues, such as childcare, correctional facilities, government meetings, or other settings with unique populations or circumstances. Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this section, and every 5 years thereafter, the Secretary, shall review, and if necessary, revise and update the nutrition standards developed under subsection

(a)to reflect advancements in nutrition science, dietary data, and new product availability. Amounts appropriated to an executive agency for installation, repair, and maintenance, generally, may be used to achieve compliance with the regulations promulgated pursuant to this section. Nothing in this section increases or enlarges the tort liability of the Federal Government for any injury to an individual or damage to property. . Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Architect of the Capitol, in coordination with the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate and the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives shall adopt nutritional standards for food and beverage products purchased, served, or sold through Congressional buildings and properties (including food products provided by contractors and vending machines). Such standards shall reflect the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans. In developing the nutritional standards under subparagraph (A), the Architect shall consider the following: Recommendations for nutrition standards for foods, beverages, or meals made by authoritative scientific organizations. Both positive and negative contributions of nutrients, ingredients, and foods to diets (including calories or portion size, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, added sugars, and the presence of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and nutrients of concern in Americans’ diets). Not later than 5 years after the date of enactment of this Act, and every 5 years thereafter, the Architect, shall review, and if necessary, revise and update the nutrition standards developed under subparagraph

(A)to reflect advancements in nutrition science, dietary data, and new product availability. Subchapter V of chapter 5 of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, as amended by subsection (b), is further amended by adding at the end the following: In the design of new or substantively remodeled Federal buildings, each Federal agency shall consider including building features that ensure stairs are accessible and attractive. In new and existing buildings, each Federal agency shall install point-of-decision prompts encouraging individuals to use stairs wherever practicable at each relevant building and installation that is— under the control of the Federal agency; owned by the Federal Government; and located in a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States. Subsection

(a)may be carried out by— reimbursement to a State or political subdivision of a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States; or grants or contracts. Subsection

(a)shall be carried out in accordance with such regulations as the Administrator of General Services may promulgate, with the approval of the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Amounts appropriated to a Federal agency for installation, repair, and maintenance, generally, shall be available to carry out this section. Nothing in this section increases or enlarges the tort liability of the Federal Government for any injury to an individual or damage to property. . The Architect of the Capitol shall implement a program to install point-of-decision prompts encouraging individuals to use stairs wherever practicable in Congressional buildings and installations in the same manner as established under section 595 of title 40, United States Code (as added by paragraph (1)). Subchapter V of chapter 5 of subtitle I of title 40, United States Code, as amended by subsection (c), is further amended by adding at the end the following: Each Federal agency shall install and maintain a bicycle storage area and equipment (such as a bicycle rack) and a shower for bicycle commuters at each relevant parking structure that is— under the control of the Federal agency; owned by the Federal Government; and located in a State, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, or a territory or possession of the United States. Subsection

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Sec. 214

Improving healthy eating and active living options in Federal workplaces

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