Food for Thought Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-15T16:00:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4812 Food for Thought Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Education. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/15/2023, 4:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4812

The Food for Thought Act of 2023, also known as Bill 118 hr 4812, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to address food insecurity among children in the United States by expanding access to nutritious meals in schools.

One of the key provisions of the Food for Thought Act is the establishment of a grant program to provide funding to schools to offer free breakfast and lunch to all students. This program aims to ensure that all children have access to healthy meals during the school day, regardless of their family's income level.

Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve the nutritional quality of school meals, such as increasing the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables and reducing the amount of added sugars and sodium in school lunches. It also seeks to increase participation in school meal programs by simplifying the application process and reducing stigma associated with receiving free or reduced-price meals. Overall, the Food for Thought Act of 2023 aims to address food insecurity among children in the United States by expanding access to nutritious meals in schools and improving the quality of school meal programs. This legislation has the potential to have a significant impact on the health and well-being of children across the country.

Congressional Summary of HR 4812

Food for Thought Act of 2023

This bill allows the Department of Education to award grants for eligible institutions of higher education to provide free meals to low-income students through on-campus meal programs.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4812

Bill HR 4812 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4812 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4812's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of July 20, 2023

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4812

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Education

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4812

Food for Thought Act of 2023Food for Thought Act of 2023To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to make grants to institutions of higher education to provide free meals to low-income students through existing on-campus meal programs, and for other purposes.

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