Bills · HR 3217
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3217Agriculture and Food
Stop Child Hunger Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 6· LAST ACTION MAY 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it helps address child hunger beyond just the traditional summer break. Many children rely on school meals for crucial nutrition, and when schools close unexpectedly or for extended periods during the school year (due to things like natural disasters, public health crises, or long holidays), these children can face food insecurity. By expanding the EBT program to cover these "school closure periods," the bill aims to create a more consistent safety net, ensuring children have access to nutritious food year-round, regardless of whether school is in session.
If this bill becomes law, eligible families would receive vital financial support to purchase food when schools are closed for five or more consecutive days, helping to ensure children have enough to eat. If it doesn't pass, these families would only receive EBT benefits during the summer, leaving potential gaps in food security during other times when schools are not providing meals.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Extends the Summer EBT program to also provide benefits during "school closure periods" that last for 5 or more consecutive weekdays in a calendar year.
This ensures children receive food assistance during unexpected or planned extended school closures, not just during the summer months.
PROVISION 02
Sets the benefit amount to cover at least the value of breakfast, lunch, and a snack at the free meal rate for each day of summer or school closure, starting in calendar year 2025.
This guarantees a specific, consistent level of food support per child per day when school meals are unavailable.
PROVISION 03
Increases the federal share of administrative expenses for state and tribal agencies, starting at 100% in fiscal year 2026 and gradually reducing to 50% by fiscal year 2031.
This provides substantial financial support to states and tribes to manage the expanded program during its initial implementation and transition.
PROVISION 04
Provides $50 million in grants to states to develop or upgrade data systems necessary for program implementation.
This funding helps states efficiently manage the expanded benefits and reach eligible children by ensuring they have the required technological infrastructure.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 6
Introduced in House
MAY 6
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 3217
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 6, 2025
Last actionMay 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 6, 2025
House BillHR 3217Agriculture and Food
Stop Child Hunger Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 6, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
3
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