Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025

Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025

The Bridge to Summer Nutrition Act of 2025 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that appears to focus on ensuring children have continued access to food assistance during the summer months, when school is out of session. While no official description has been provided, the title suggests the bill aims to connect low-income children to nutrition programs during the gap between the end of one school year and the start of the next — a period when many children who rely on school meals may face food insecurity.

The bill has been referred to both the House Committee on Agriculture and the Committee on Education and Workforce, which indicates it likely involves existing federal nutrition programs such as the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or the Pandemic-EBT-style grocery benefits that have previously been used to help families buy food when schools are closed. These types of programs typically provide meals or grocery assistance to children from lower-income households who qualify for free or reduced-price school meals during the regular school year.

The primary people affected would be low-income children and their families, particularly those who depend on school-based meal programs throughout the year. It may also affect schools, nonprofits, and community organizations that administer summer meal programs, as well as state agencies responsible for managing federal nutrition assistance. The bill is currently in its early stages and has not yet been voted on or passed into law.