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

• H.R. 5128
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Identified student percentage

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 () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1759a(a)(1)(F)(viii)
  • in subclause (II), by striking Forand inserting In accordance with subclause (III), for; and
    • For each school year beginning on or after July 1, 2025, the threshold shall be 25 percent.
  • by adding at the end the following: