Healthy Meal Time Act of 2019

House Bill 5463 - Healthy Meal Time Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:45:53Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5463 Healthy Meal Time Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5463

Healthy Meal Time Act of 2019

This bill requires the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to enter into an agreement with an independent, nonpartisan, science-based research organization to carry out a study on the time lunches are served, the time that recess is offered, and the duration of lunch periods at schools participating in the National School Lunch Program.

USDA must also

make the findings of the study publicly available online;
establish a task force, in coordination with the Department of Education, to review the study, review other related research, and develop best practices for lunch and recess periods to ensure student health, including appropriate nutritional intake; and
issue guidance regarding such best practices to schools participating in the National School Lunch Program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5463

Bill HR 5463 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 17, 2019. Bill HR 5463 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 17, 2019. Bill HR 5463's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of December 17, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5463

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5463

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Child health

- Elementary and secondary education

- Government information and archives

- Government studies and investigations

- Nutrition and diet

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5463

Healthy Meal Time Act of 2019

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require a study of the time and duration of school lunch periods, and for other purposes.

Healthy Meal Time Act of 2019