Expand access to free school meals for students and reduce administrative burdens for schools.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with School MEALS Act of 2025?
The School MEALS Act of 2025, introduced as H.R. 6795, has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since December 16, 2025. The committee members must hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills fail to receive a committee vote and do not advance. This lack of action since December 16, 2025, follows the standard pattern for the majority of legislation in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by School MEALS Act of 2025 (H.R. 6795 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5407 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5407 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jahana Hayes (D-CT)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.