H.R. 5753

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · October 14, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. McGovern · Committee: Committee on Education and Workforce

Table of contents

• H.R. 5753
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Increasing the reimbursement rate of school meals

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Increasing the reimbursement rate of school meals

• (a) School lunch increase
  • Section 4(b) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act () is amended by adding at the end the following: 42 U.S.C. 1753(b)
    • (4) Non-performance-based additional reimbursement
      • (A) In general
        • Beginning on November 1, 2025, each lunch served in school food authorities shall receive an additional 45 cents.
      • (B) Adjustment
        • The amount in subparagraph (A) shall be adjusted in accordance with section 11(a)(3) beginning on July 1, 2026.
• (b) School breakfast increase
  • Section 4(b)(1) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 () is amended by adding at the end the following: 42 U.S.C. 1758(b)(1)
    • (F) Non-performance-based additional reimbursement
      • (i) Beginning on November 1, 2025, each free breakfast, reduced price breakfast, and breakfast served to children not eligible for free or reduced price meals served in school food authorities shall receive an additional 28 cents.
      • (ii) The amount in clause (i) shall be adjusted in accordance with section 11(a)(3) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act beginning on July 1, 2026.