Bills · HR 5753
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5753Agriculture and Food
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 14· LAST ACTION OCT 14
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because schools across the country often struggle with the rising costs of providing nutritious meals to students, facing challenges from increasing food prices, labor expenses, and supply chain issues. Federal reimbursement rates have not always kept pace with these costs, putting a strain on school food service budgets.
If this bill becomes law, schools would have more financial flexibility to offer healthy meals, potentially allowing them to purchase higher quality ingredients, invest in better kitchen equipment, or prevent menu cutbacks. This could directly benefit students by ensuring they have access to good nutrition, which is linked to better academic performance and overall well-being. If the bill does not pass, schools may continue to face financial pressure, potentially leading to compromises in meal quality, increased meal prices for families, or reduced participation in meal programs.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases the federal reimbursement for each school lunch served by an additional 45 cents.
This directly provides schools with more funding to cover the costs of providing lunches to students.
PROVISION 02
Increases the federal reimbursement for each school breakfast served by an additional 28 cents, covering all types of breakfasts (free, reduced-price, and full-price).
This provides additional funding for school breakfast programs, helping more students start their day with a nutritious meal.
PROVISION 03
Establishes November 1, 2025, as the start date for these increased reimbursement rates.
This sets a clear timeline for when schools can expect to begin receiving the additional funding.
PROVISION 04
Requires annual adjustments for inflation to the additional reimbursement amounts, beginning July 1, 2026.
This ensures the increased funding maintains its purchasing power over time, protecting schools from the eroding effects of inflation.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 20
D· Massachusetts
YRS IN OFFICE
29
BILLS LED
36
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 20 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSOCT 14
Introduced in House
OCT 14
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5753
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 14, 2025
Last actionOct 14, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 14, 2025
House BillHR 5753Agriculture and Food
Healthy Meals Help Kids Learn Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 14, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 14, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
20
COMPLEXITY
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