HR 7259 · 119th Congress

Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026

This bill makes it easier for children of military members to qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Right now, when families apply for meal assistance through the National School Lunch Program, the government counts all household income—including military housing allowances—to determine if they qualify. Th…

Sponsor

Levin, Mike (D-California)

Introduced

2026-01-27

Policy area

Agriculture and Food

Latest action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.