Beta

Proposal:Federal School Meals Parity Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Federal School Meals Parity Act

This bill increases the reimbursement rates for the U.S. Virgin Islands and Guam under the Department of Agriculture (USDA) school meal and child nutrition programs, including the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. The bill also requires USDA to report on the reimbursement rates and costs for providing meals and supplements under the programs in U.S. territories and in the states.

Bill Title

Federal School Meals Parity Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-25: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-02-25: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-25: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.