H.R. 8502 · 117th Congress
Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2022
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This bill expands access to free and reduced school meals in tribal areas.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Jul 26, 2022
Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2022
This bill expands access to free and reduced school meals in tribal areas.
Specifically, the bill makes a child who is an enrolled member (or who has one or more parents who are enrolled members) of an Indian tribe categorically eligible for free school breakfasts or lunches.
Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to adjust reimbursement rates for breakfasts, lunches, suppers, and supplements served in Bureau-funded schools and elementary and secondary schools on or near an Indian reservation.
The bill also directs USDA to establish a pilot program to award grants to 10 tribal entities for operating and implementing the National School Lunch Program, the School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program in Bureau-funded schools and elementary and secondary schools on or near an Indian reservation.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2022
Latest action (Jul 26, 2022): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Policy area: Native Americans · Origin: House · Introduced: Jul 26, 2022
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.