H.R.7259

Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026

Introduced·1/27/26

Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to exclude certain military housing.

The Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026 amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to exclude certain military housing allowances from the calculation of household income. This change aims to ensure that children who are members of a household of a member of a uniformed service may be certified as eligible for free or reduced price lunches and breakfasts without further application.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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History

Jan 27

House

Introduced in House

Jan 27

House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.