To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes.

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Summary of Bill HR 5753

The bill "To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 5753 on October 14, 2025. The bill aims to raise reimbursement rates for school meals and likely includes provisions related to improving nutrition programs in schools. Additional details and specific directives can be found in the official PDF version linked here: [https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5753/BILLS-119hr5753ih.pdf](https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr5753/BILLS-119hr5753ih.pdf).

Congressional Summary of HR 5753

Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025

This bill permanently increases the federal reimbursement rates for the school lunch and breakfast programs of the Department of Agriculture.

Specifically, beginning November 1, 2025, the bill provides an additional 45 cents per lunch served in the National School Lunch Program and an additional 28 cents per breakfast served in the School Breakfast Program. These amounts must be adjusted annually for inflation beginning July 1, 2026.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5753

Bill HR 5753 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 14, 2025. Bill HR 5753 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on October 14, 2025. Bill HR 5753's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of October 14, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5753

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 to increase reimbursement rates of school meals, and for other purposes.