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H.R.8502: Tribal Nutrition Improvement Act of 2022
About This Bill
- Introduced July 26, 2022
- Latest Major Action July 26, 2022
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 26, 2022
Bill Summary
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,...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 26, 2022 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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July 26, 2022 |
Introduced in the House by Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.) |