S-CAP Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 2777

119th Congress

S-CAP Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Debbie Wasserman Schultz

Representative

Democratic

FL-25

Cosponsors

45

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Summary

This bill allows states or school districts to request a waiver from the Department of Agriculture to continue providing free and reduced-cost meals to students during school closures due to events like bad weather, natural disasters, or public health emergencies. This ensures students can still get the meals they need even when their schools are closed.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

SponsorDebbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)

Introduced9/11/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

ChamberHouse

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S-CAP Act of 2025

This bill allows states or school districts to request a waiver from the Department of Agriculture to continue providing free and reduced-cost meals to students during school closures due to events like bad weather, natural disasters, or public health emergenc

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This bill allows states or school districts to request a waiver from the Department of Agriculture to continue providing free and reduced-cost meals to students during school closures due to events like bad weather, natural disasters, or public health emergencies. This ensures students can still get the meals they need even when their schools are closed.

Bill Number: 2777
Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Introduced: 9/11/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Policy Area: Agriculture and Food

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Fact Sheet

Title: S-CAP Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2777
Sponsor: Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 9/11/2025
Summary: This bill allows states or school districts to request a waiver from the Department of Agriculture to continue providing free and reduced-cost meals to students during school closures due to events like bad weather, natural disasters, or public health emergencies. This ensures students can still get

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill allows states or school districts to request a waiver from the Department of Agriculture to continue providing free and reduced-cost meals to students during school closures due to events like bad weather, natural disasters, or public health emergencies. This ensures students can still get the meals they need even when their schools are closed.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

School Meals during School Closures Act This bill allows states or eligible service providers (e.g., school districts) to request a waiver of certain requirements to continue providing no-cost and reduced-cost meals to students during certain school closures. The Department of Agriculture may provide a waiver, with exceptions, to provide meals and meal supplements during a school closure due to <ul> <li>a strike or other labor-management dispute; </li> <li> inclement weather, a natural disaster, a public health emergency, unsafe facilities, construction, or repairs; or</li> <li>other unanticipated events.</li> </ul>

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows waivers for states or school districts to continue meal programs during school closures
Covers closures due to weather, disasters, public health issues, and other unexpected events
Ensures students can still access free and reduced-cost meals even when their schools are closed

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily impact low-income students who rely on free and reduced-price school meals. If passed, it would help make sure these students continue to receive the food they need during unexpected school closures, supporting their health and nutrition. It could also benefit schools and districts by giving them more flexibility to respond to emergencies while still meeting students' food needs.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Agriculture and Food

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2777, 119th Congress (2025). "S-CAP Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-2777

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