Congress·In Committee·H.R. 2859

Rep. Landsman Introduces the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act to Boost Meal Funding

Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025

11 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Every meal and snack served through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) would get an extra 10 cents in federal reimbursement, helping child care centers and adult day care programs cover the cost of food.
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“each meal and supplement served under this section shall receive an additional reimbursement in the amount of 10 cents (as adjusted pursuant to section 11(a)).”
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The extra 10 cents per meal would be adjusted for inflation each year, so the added funding keeps pace with rising food costs over time.
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“in the amount of 10 cents (as adjusted pursuant to section 11(a))”
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The bill eliminates the tiered reimbursement system for family and group day care homes. Currently, some home-based providers receive lower payment rates based on location or income level. Under this bill, all providers would qualify for the higher reimbursement rate.
The changes would take effect on the first day of the first full month after the bill is signed into law, meaning providers could see higher payments relatively quickly.
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“Beginning on the first day of the first month that begins after the date of enactment of the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025”
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The bill was introduced by Rep. Landsman with 13 Democratic cosponsors and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. It amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
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“To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to increase the amount of reimbursements under the child and adult care food program, and for other purposes.”
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Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

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Apr 10, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Apr 10, 2025

Introduced in House

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FoodService Director·over 2 years ago

Federal bill would increase reimbursement rate for after-school meals served through CACFP

A federal bill introduced by Senator Bob Casey and Representative Greg Landsman would increase the meal reimbursement rate for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) by 10 cents, tied to inflation, and eliminate the two-tiered reimbursement system.

Nutrition Policy Institute News·over 2 years ago

Research brief: Family childcare home providers need more CACFP funding to provide healthy meals and snacks to young children

New research highlights the need for the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act, which proposes to eliminate tiered reimbursements and provide a $0.10 increase per meal to help family child care providers manage inflation-driven costs.