Bills/H.R. 6795

School MEALS Act of 2025

School MEALS Act of 2025

In CommitteeAgricultureHouseHouse Bill · 119th Congress
Bill Progress · House
Introduced
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
Passed Both
Signed

Plain Language Summary

# School MEALS Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The School MEALS Act of 2025 (HR 6795) is a proposed federal law designed to expand or improve meal programs in schools. While specific details aren't available in the summary provided, bills with "MEALS" in the title typically focus on increasing access to nutritious food for students, potentially expanding eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch programs, improving meal quality standards, or increasing federal funding for school nutrition initiatives. **Who It Affects** This bill would primarily affect school-age children, especially those from low-income families who rely on school meals for nutrition. It would also impact schools and school districts that administer meal programs, as well as food service workers and suppliers. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives.

The bill was sponsored by Representative Jahana Hayes (D-CT). For more detailed information about specific provisions, you can search for the bill on Congress.gov using the bill number HR 6795.

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Latest Action

December 17, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Sponsor

1 cosponsor

Key Dates

Introduced
December 17, 2025
Last Updated
December 17, 2025
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