Bill · H.R. 9951· House(119-HR-9951)
Know What’s on the Tray Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 7/27/2026
- Last activity
- 7/27/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Tom Barrett
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Know What's on the Tray Act of 2026. It requires schools in the school lunch or breakfast programs to publish information about their food online. Schools must post this information at least 7 days before serving the food. The posted details must include the name, ingredients, manufacturer, production location, and whether the food is locally sourced or from a family farm. If a menu item changes, the school must update the information promptly.
Yes· 3 of 7
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires schools to disclose detailed information about food items to the public.
Would children be better off under this?+4
Providing more transparent information about school meals directly benefits student nutrition awareness.
Would students be better off under this?+4
Students benefit from increased transparency regarding the food they consume at school.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Under section 2(a), adding section 9(a)(6)(A) to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, schools must publish information on any menu item or food offered or served at least 7 days prior. This is positive because it gives people transparent access to what is being served to children ahead of time.
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Under section 2(a), adding section 9(a)(6)(B) to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, the published information must include the name of the food, ingredients list, manufacturer or producer, location of manufacture or production, and whether it is locally sourced or from a family farm. This is beneficial because it allows individuals to know exact details about the food components and where they came from.
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Under section 2(a), adding section 9(a)(6)(C) to the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act, schools are required to promptly update the published information if a menu item or food is changed. This is positive because it ensures the public always has accurate and current information.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
The provided text does not contain any specific sections or provisions outlining negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+4Good For Students+4Good For Farmers+3Good For Low Income Households+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+3
- 9/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida