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HR 7542ReferredFederalhouse

Kids Need Lunch Act

Introduced February 12, 2026Last action February 12, 2026
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Plain English Summary

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Plain-English Summary: Kids Need Lunch Act

Based on the bill's title and its referral to the House Committee on Education and Workforce, the Kids Need Lunch Act appears to be focused on school meal programs, likely addressing children's access to lunch in schools. While no official description has been provided, bills with this type of name and committee assignment typically deal with federal school nutrition programs, such as the National School Lunch Program, which helps fund meals for students across the country.

The bill could potentially affect students, families, schools, and school districts nationwide. Depending on its specific provisions, it might expand eligibility for free or reduced-price school lunches, address "lunch debt" policies (where students are denied meals if their accounts have insufficient funds), increase federal funding for school meal programs, or make other changes to how schools provide and pay for student lunches.

Because no official description or full text has been provided, it is difficult to describe the bill's exact requirements or costs with certainty. As the bill moves through the House Committee on Education and Workforce, more details about its specific provisions and potential impact will likely become available. Anyone interested in this legislation can track its progress and read the full text on Congress.gov to learn exactly what it would require and who it would affect.

This summary is AI-generated for informational purposes. Always refer to the official bill text for legal accuracy.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

February 12, 2026

Sponsor

R
Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]DIL

Committees

Education and Workforce

Legislative History

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in House

Feb 12, 2026