MEALS Act

Hozzl · 2022-02-08T23:17:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 6187 MEALS Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6187

Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act or the MEALS Act

This bill modifies food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture to allow certain waivers to requirements for the school meal programs, including waivers that increase federal costs during a school closure related to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019).

Such waivers must be requested by a state or service provider and be for purposes of providing meals and snacks during such a closure.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6187

Bill HR 6187 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6187 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2020. Bill HR 6187's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 11, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6187

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6187

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Elementary and secondary education

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Food assistance and relief

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Intergovernmental relations

- Nutrition and diet

- Performance measurement

- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6187

MEALS Act

To allow the Secretary of Agriculture to grant certain waivers under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to address school closures due to COVID-19, and for other purposes.

MEALS Act

Maintaining Essential Access to Lunch for Students Act