Summer Meals REACH Act of 2026 Summer Meals Reaching Every Area’s...
To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to eliminate certain requirements under the summer food service program for children, and for other purposes.
This bill, HB9587, aims to change some rules in the summer food service program for children. It specifically wants to remove certain requirements. This program, part of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, provides meals to kids during summer breaks when they can't get them at school. This change would affect school districts, meal providers, and the children who rely on these meals.
Right now, the bill is in its early stages. It was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce on July 2, 2026. This means it's currently being reviewed by the committee. The bill has not yet been scheduled for a vote or moved to the next stage.
Here's a quick look at what's happened so far:
- July 2, 2026: Bill introduced in the House.
- July 2, 2026: Bill referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
