Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2680

119th Congress

Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Oct 24, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Kustoff

Representative

Republican

TN-8

Cosponsors

3

Quick Stats

Policy Area

International Affairs

Summary

The Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 would allow beneficiaries or heirs of certain Holocaust-era insurance policies to sue in U.S. courts to enforce their rights under those policies. The bill covers policies that were in effect between 1933 and 1945 and were issued to policyholders in Nazi-controlled territories or Switzerland.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorDavid Kustoff (R-TN)

Introduced10/24/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025

The Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 would allow beneficiaries or heirs of certain Holocaust-era insurance policies to sue in U.S. courts to enforce their rights under those policies. The bill covers policies that were in effect between 1933 and 19

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The Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 would allow beneficiaries or heirs of certain Holocaust-era insurance policies to sue in U.S. courts to enforce their rights under those policies. The bill covers policies that were in effect between 1933 and 1945 and were issued to policyholders in Nazi-controlled territories or Switzerland.

Bill Number: 2680
Sponsor: David Kustoff (R-TN)
Introduced: 10/24/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: International Affairs

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Fact Sheet

Title: Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2680
Sponsor: David Kustoff (R-TN)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 10/24/2025
Summary: The Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 would allow beneficiaries or heirs of certain Holocaust-era insurance policies to sue in U.S. courts to enforce their rights under those policies. The bill covers policies that were in effect between 1933 and 1945 and were issued to policyholders in N

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025 would allow beneficiaries or heirs of certain Holocaust-era insurance policies to sue in U.S. courts to enforce their rights under those policies. The bill covers policies that were in effect between 1933 and 1945 and were issued to policyholders in Nazi-controlled territories or Switzerland.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Holocaust Insurance Accountability Act of 2023 This bill allows a beneficiary (or an heir of a beneficiary) of certain insurance policies in effect during the Holocaust to sue in U.S. district court to enforce rights under such policies. An insurance policy covered under this bill must have been (1) in effect at any time between January 31, 1933, and December 31, 1945, and (2) issued to a policyholder domiciled in Nazi-controlled territory or Switzerland. A court shall award to a prevailing beneficiary (1) the amount due under a policy, (2) prejudgment interest of 6% a year, (3) attorney's fees and costs, and (4) treble damages if the insurer acted in bad faith.  An action under this bill or state law related to a covered insurance policy shall be considered timely if filed within 10 years of this bill's enactment. Judgments and agreements entered before this bill's enactment shall not preclude a claim brought under the bill, with certain exceptions. Neither executive agreements between the United States and a foreign government nor U.S. executive foreign policies shall (1) affect or preclude claims brought under this bill, or (2) supersede or preempt any state laws relating to insurance policies covered by this bill.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows beneficiaries or heirs to sue in U.S. courts to enforce rights under certain Holocaust-era insurance policies
Covers policies in effect between 1933-1945 that were issued to policyholders in Nazi-controlled territories or Switzerland
Awards prevailing beneficiaries the policy amount, 6% prejudgment interest, attorney's fees, and possible treble damages for bad faith
Considers claims timely if filed within 10 years of the bill's enactment
Executive agreements or U.S. foreign policies cannot affect or preempt claims brought under this bill

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact Holocaust survivors and their descendants who were denied payments from insurance policies during the Nazi era. It could provide some financial relief and accountability for these families who were previously unable to enforce their rights. The bill could also affect insurance companies that issued policies in Nazi-occupied territories and may now be required to pay out on long-standing claims.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

International Affairs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2680, 119th Congress (2025). "Expanding Access to School Meals Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2680