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Easier Access to Free School Meals for Military Children

This bill aims to make it easier for children of military families to access free or reduced-price school meals. A key change is excluding military housing allowances from household income calculations, potentially increasing eligibility. Additionally, the bill explores direct certification for military children into meal programs.
Key points
Military housing allowances will no longer count towards household income for school meal eligibility.
The government will study the feasibility of automatically qualifying military children for meal programs without applications.
These changes could help more military families receive nutritional support for their children.
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Print number: 118_HR_5619
Sponsor: Rep. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49]
Process start date: 2023-09-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_5619.

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 2023-09-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Military housing allowances will no longer count towards household income for school meal eligibility.
  • The government will study the feasibility of automatically qualifying military children for meal programs without applications.
  • These changes could help more military families receive nutritional support for their children.
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. Levin, Mike [D-CA-49].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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