MEALS Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 3700

119th Congress

MEALS Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 4, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael T. McCaul

Representative

Republican

TX-10

Cosponsors

2

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Summary

The MEALS Act addresses meal assistance and nutrition programs. It aims to improve access to healthy meals for those in need, potentially expanding school meal programs, senior nutrition services, or other food assistance initiatives to combat hunger and food insecurity.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

SponsorMichael T. McCaul (R-TX)

Introduced6/4/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

ChamberHouse

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MEALS Act of 2025

The MEALS Act addresses meal assistance and nutrition programs. It aims to improve access to healthy meals for those in need, potentially expanding school meal programs, senior nutrition services, or other food assistance initiatives to combat hunger and food

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The MEALS Act addresses meal assistance and nutrition programs. It aims to improve access to healthy meals for those in need, potentially expanding school meal programs, senior nutrition services, or other food assistance initiatives to combat hunger and food insecurity.

Bill Number: 3700
Sponsor: Michael T. McCaul (R-TX)
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Policy Area: Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Title: MEALS Act of 2025
Bill Number: 3700
Sponsor: Michael T. McCaul (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 6/4/2025
Summary: The MEALS Act addresses meal assistance and nutrition programs. It aims to improve access to healthy meals for those in need, potentially expanding school meal programs, senior nutrition services, or other food assistance initiatives to combat hunger and food insecurity.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The MEALS Act addresses meal assistance and nutrition programs. It aims to improve access to healthy meals for those in need, potentially expanding school meal programs, senior nutrition services, or other food assistance initiatives to combat hunger and food insecurity.

Last updated: 1/5/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Northwest California Wilderness, Recreation, and Working Forests ActThis bill addresses issues involving the management of federal lands in northern California. The bill designates various wilderness areas, potential wilderness areas, and wild and scenic rivers. The bill establishes the South Fork Trinity-Mad River Restoration Area, the Horse Mountain Special Management Area, and the Sanhedrin Special Conservation Management Area.The Department of the Interior may carry out initiatives to restore degraded redwood forest ecosystems in Redwood National and State Parks in partnership with California, local agencies, and nongovernmental organizations.The bill establishes the California Public Land Remediation Partnership to support coordination of activities among federal, state, tribal, and local authorities and the private sector in the remediation of federal land in the state affected by illegal marijuana cultivation or other illegal activity.The bill authorizes construction of visitor centers in Weaverville and Del Norte County.Interior must study the feasibility and suitability of establishing overnight accommodations near Redwood National and State Parks.Interior, in revising the certain fire management plans, must (1) develop spatial fire management plans in accordance with specified guidance and other appropriate policies; and (2) ensure that such plans consider how prescribed or managed fire can be used to achieve ecological management objectives of wilderness and other natural or primitive areas.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Addresses meal assistance and nutrition programs
Improves access to healthy meals
Supports food security initiatives
May expand school or senior meal programs
Combats hunger and food insecurity

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Individuals and families facing food insecurity would have improved access to nutritious meals. Schools, senior centers, or other meal providers could receive enhanced support. The bill responds to ongoing concerns about hunger and nutrition access in America.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Public Lands and Natural Resources

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3700, 119th Congress (2025). "MEALS Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-3700

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