H.R. 5128
119th CONGRESS 1st Session
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to lower the minimum identified student percentage for universal meal service in high poverty areas to 25 percent, and for other purposes.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 4, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Gillen · Committee: Committee on Education and Workforce
Table of contents
SEC. 1. Short title
This Act may be cited as the "Feed Hungry Kids Act".
SEC. 2. Identified student percentage
Section 11(a)(1)(F)(viii) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1759a(a)(1)(F)(viii)) is amended— (1) in subclause (II), by striking "For" and inserting "In accordance with subclause (III), for" ; and
(2) by adding at the end the following:
(III) For each school year beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the threshold shall be 25 percent..