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Child Nutrition Support: Extra Funds and Program Flexibility for School Meals

The "Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022" aims to ensure children's access to school meals by providing additional funding for nutrition programs and extending flexible operating rules. This means schools will receive more money for lunches and breakfasts, and it will be easier for children to qualify for free meals in the 2022-2023 school year, potentially helping families with food costs.
Key points
Extra Money for Schools: Schools will receive an additional 40 cents for each lunch and 15 cents for each breakfast served in the 2022-2023 school year.
Easier Access to Free Meals: For the 2022-2023 school year, more children will qualify for free school meals due to increased income eligibility guidelines.
Extension of Flexible Rules: Some temporary rules for child nutrition programs, introduced during the pandemic, will be extended to ensure continued access to meals, especially in summer programs.
Support for Child and Adult Care: Child and adult care programs will receive an additional 10 cents for each meal and supplement in the 2022-2023 school year.
Rescission of Unused Funds: Some unspent funds from previous relief acts will be rescinded, meaning these funds will no longer be available for their original purposes.
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Print number: 117_HR_8150
Sponsor: Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3]
Process start date: 2022-06-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8150.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-06-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Extra Money for Schools: Schools will receive an additional 40 cents for each lunch and 15 cents for each breakfast served in the 2022-2023 school year.
  • Easier Access to Free Meals: For the 2022-2023 school year, more children will qualify for free school meals due to increased income eligibility guidelines.
  • Extension of Flexible Rules: Some temporary rules for child nutrition programs, introduced during the pandemic, will be extended to ensure continued access to meals, especially in summer programs.
  • Support for Child and Adult Care: Child and adult care programs will receive an additional 10 cents for each meal and supplement in the 2022-2023 school year.
  • Rescission of Unused Funds: Some unspent funds from previous relief acts will be rescinded, meaning these funds will no longer be available for their original purposes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

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