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HR 1589 118th Congress House Native Americans

Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2023

Introduced: March 14, 2023 Introduced by: Leger Fernandez, Teresa Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Mar 14, 2023
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2023

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 of Indian Affairs-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, schools on or near an Indian reservation, and early care and education facilities.

What's happening now March 14, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
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