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Kids Need Lunch Act

2/23/2026, 10:13 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7542

The bill, H.R. 7542 of the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide free lunches for all children and to address school meal delinquent debt, along with other purposes.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7542

Bill HR 7542 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 12, 2026. Bill HR 7542 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 12, 2026.  Bill HR 7542's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of February 12, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7542

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7542

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7542

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make lunches free for all children and to reimburse school meal delinquent debt, and for other purposes.
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make lunches free for all children and to reimburse school meal delinquent debt, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7542

Raja Krishnamoorthi
Raja Krishnamoorthi
IllinoisDemocrat

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