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Congress·In Committee·5 months ago

House Bill Would Boost Federal School Meal Payments by Up to 45 Cents Per Lunch

Also known as: Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025

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  • Congress would raise federal payments to schools for meals, aiming to help cover food and labor costs.
  • Starting Nov. 1, 2025, schools would get 45 cents more for each lunch they serve.
  • Starting Nov. 1, 2025, schools would get 28 cents more for each breakfast they serve, including free, reduced-price, and paid breakfasts.
  • Beginning July 1, 2026, these extra amounts would be adjusted over time (so the added money can rise with costs).
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Oct 14, 2025House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Oct 14, 2025

Introduced in House

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FoodService Director·4 months ago

Lawmakers push for higher school meal reimbursements

U.S. Representative James P. McGovern has reintroduced the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act. The bill would permanently increase federal reimbursement rates for all free, reduced-price, and paid school meals by 45 cents for lunch and 28 cents for breakfast, with an annual adjustment for inflation.

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WWLP 22News·5 months ago

Congressman McGovern proposes bill to enhance school meal funds

Representative Jim McGovern (D-MA) introduced the Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025 to address rising food costs. The bill aims to provide schools with an extra 45 cents per lunch and 28 cents per breakfast, helping nutrition programs move away from processed, pre-packaged foods.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025

Bill NumberHR 5753
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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