Bills · S 1622
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1622Agriculture and Food
Stop Child Hunger Act of 2025
INTRO MAY 6· LAST ACTION MAY 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it directly addresses child hunger and food insecurity, which can be a significant challenge for families, especially during unexpected school closures. Currently, when schools close outside of the summer months (due to weather, public health emergencies, or other reasons), children who rely on school meals might lose access to consistent, nutritious food, placing a sudden financial burden on their families.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a safety net, ensuring that these children continue to receive food assistance even when schools are not operating normally. This could prevent many children from going hungry and help families maintain a stable food supply. If it doesn't pass, families would continue to face the financial strain of providing extra meals during unexpected school closures without federal assistance, potentially leading to increased food insecurity.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) program to include financial assistance for children during "school closure periods" beyond just summer months.
This ensures that children who rely on school meals still receive food support during unexpected or extended school closures throughout the year.
PROVISION 02
Defines a "school closure period" as when an elementary or secondary school is closed, operating remotely, or in a hybrid manner for five or more consecutive weekdays in a calendar year.
This clearly outlines the specific situations in which families would be eligible for these new benefits, providing clarity for implementation.
PROVISION 03
Sets the benefit amount to be not less than the value of breakfast, lunch, and a snack at the free meal rate for each day a child is eligible during summer months or school closure periods, starting in calendar year 2025.
This guarantees a specific level of food assistance to meet children's nutritional needs when they are out of school.
PROVISION 04
Provides $50,000,000 in mandatory funding for grants to states on October 1, 2025, to help them develop or upgrade the data systems needed to implement this expanded program.
This funding supports states in efficiently and effectively managing the new benefits, reducing barriers to implementation.
PROVISION 05
Adjusts the federal share of administrative expenses paid to states and Indian Tribal organizations for operating the program, starting at 100% in fiscal year 2026 and gradually decreasing to 50% by fiscal year 2031 and beyond.
This provides significant federal support for states to manage the expanded program in its initial years, easing implementation.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAY 6
Introduced in Senate
MAY 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1622
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMay 6, 2025
Last actionMay 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAY 6, 2025
Senate BillS 1622Agriculture and Food
Stop Child Hunger Act of 2025
INTRODUCED MAY 6, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 6, 2025
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