Bill · H.R. 2818· House(119-HR-2818)

Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act

Age: 72 years

Oregon

Introduced: 4/10/2025
Last activity: 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Suzanne Bonamici
Cosponsors: - 16 - 4

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Early Childhood Nutrition Improvement Act aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to improve the child and adult care food program. This bill directs the Secretary to review and modernize the serious deficiency process to ensure fairness and distinction between human error and intentional noncompliance. It also introduces provisions for meal reimbursements and mandates a study on the impact of additional meals. Furthermore, the legislation establishes an Advisory Committee on Paperwork Reduction to minimize unnecessary recordkeeping burdens. Finally, it updates how certain adjustments are calculated.

Yes· 3 of 10

Would children be better off under this?+5
The bill aims to improve nutrition programs and support through a study on additional meals for children.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill supports the stability and effectiveness of nutrition programs used by low-income families.
Does this make child care cost less?+4
The bill studies the economic viability of childcare and the impact of an additional meal on supporting working families.