Kids Need Lunch Act

House Bill

H.R. 7542

119th Congress

Kids Need Lunch Act

In Committee

Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

Primary Sponsor

Raja Krishnamoorthi

D - IL

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

The Kids Need Lunch Act aims to address childhood nutrition and school meal programs. While the full details aren't yet available, the bill's title suggests it will focus on ensuring students have access to nutritious lunches during the school day. This legislation could expand or improve federal support for school lunch programs that serve millions of American children.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Introduced2/12/2026

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Kids Need Lunch Act

The Kids Need Lunch Act aims to address childhood nutrition and school meal programs. While the full details aren't yet available, the bill's title suggests it will focus on ensuring students have access to nutritious lunches during the school day. This legisl

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The Kids Need Lunch Act aims to address childhood nutrition and school meal programs. While the full details aren't yet available, the bill's title suggests it will focus on ensuring students have access to nutritious lunches during the school day. This legislation could expand or improve federal support for school lunch programs that serve millions of American children.

Bill Number: 7542
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Title: Kids Need Lunch Act
Bill Number: 7542
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: The Kids Need Lunch Act aims to address childhood nutrition and school meal programs. While the full details aren't yet available, the bill's title suggests it will focus on ensuring students have access to nutritious lunches during the school day. This legislation could expand or improve federal su

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

The Kids Need Lunch Act aims to address childhood nutrition and school meal programs. While the full details aren't yet available, the bill's title suggests it will focus on ensuring students have access to nutritious lunches during the school day. This legislation could expand or improve federal support for school lunch programs that serve millions of American children.

Last updated: 2/23/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Targets school lunch programs to ensure children receive adequate nutrition during school hours
Introduced by Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi from Illinois without initial cosponsors
Currently in the early stages of the legislative process, awaiting review by the House Education and Workforce Committee
Could affect federal funding or requirements for school meal programs nationwide

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would likely affect millions of school-aged children across the country who rely on school lunch programs for daily nutrition. Families with students in public schools, particularly those from low-income households who depend on free or reduced-price meals, could see expanded access to nutritious food. School districts and cafeteria programs may receive additional federal support or face new requirements to meet student nutritional needs.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

7542, 119th Congress (2026). "Kids Need Lunch Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-7542

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