Bill · H.R. 9265· House(119-HR-9265)

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require participation in the summer EBT program as a condition of participating in the school lunch program, and for other purposes.

Age: 52 years

Indiana

Introduced: 6/11/2026
Last activity: 6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: André Carson
Cosponsors: - 12 - 0

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act regarding the summer EBT program. For the summers of 2024 through 2026, participation remains elective for States and covered Indian Tribal organizations. Starting in summer 2027, any State that participates in the school lunch program is required to participate in the summer EBT program. Covered Indian Tribal organizations can either participate in the school lunch program or elect to participate in the summer EBT program. The bill also sets requirements for submitting management and administration plans starting in 2027.

Yes· 3 of 9

Would children be better off under this?+8
Ensures more children have access to food benefits during summer months via expanded EBT participation.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Increases the likelihood that low-income households will receive summer food assistance.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+7
Expands summer food benefit access for low-income families by making program participation mandatory for states.