H.R.1740: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to permit the simplified summer food programs to be carried out in all States and by all service institutions.

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about education
  • Introduced March 28, 2007
  • Latest Major Action July 9, 2007

Bill Summary

Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act with respect to payment rates for meals and meal supplements provided by service institutions under summer food service programs for children. Requires payments for administrative costs to be set at levels determined by the Secretary of Agriculture pursuant to a specified study. (Currently, payments to service institutions shall equal the full cost of food service operations, excluding...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.
March 28, 2007

Introduced in the House by Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.)

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