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A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.

USA115th CongressS-1064| Senate 
| Updated: 5/8/2017
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (13)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2017 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish requirements for the treatment of a child who is a student at a school participating in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program and is unable to pay for a meal at the school. The bill applies to a child who either does not have funds to pay for a meal or has outstanding credit that was extended by a school food authority (SFA). A SFA may not permit public identification or stigmatization of the child, such as by requiring a wristband or hand stamp. The child also may not be required to: (1) perform chores or activities that are not required of students generally, or (2) dispose of food after it has been served to the child. Any communication related to outstanding credit must be directed to the child's parent or guardian. A child may be required to deliver a letter regarding outstanding credit that is addressed to a parent or guardian if the letter is not distributed to the child in a manner that stigmatizes the child. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress regarding several issues regarding the administration of the school meal programs.
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Timeline
May 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2401
Introduced in House
May 8, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • May 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2401
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2401: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.
  • HR 115-6977: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.
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A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.

USA115th CongressS-1064| Senate 
| Updated: 5/8/2017
Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2017 This bill amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish requirements for the treatment of a child who is a student at a school participating in the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program and is unable to pay for a meal at the school. The bill applies to a child who either does not have funds to pay for a meal or has outstanding credit that was extended by a school food authority (SFA). A SFA may not permit public identification or stigmatization of the child, such as by requiring a wristband or hand stamp. The child also may not be required to: (1) perform chores or activities that are not required of students generally, or (2) dispose of food after it has been served to the child. Any communication related to outstanding credit must be directed to the child's parent or guardian. A child may be required to deliver a letter regarding outstanding credit that is addressed to a parent or guardian if the letter is not distributed to the child in a manner that stigmatizes the child. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress regarding several issues regarding the administration of the school meal programs.
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Timeline
May 8, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 115-2401
Introduced in House
May 8, 2017
Introduced in Senate
May 8, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  • May 8, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 115-2401
    Introduced in House


  • May 8, 2017
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 8, 2017
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (13)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Patty Murray (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2401: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.
  • HR 115-6977: To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to prohibit the stigmatization of children who are unable to pay for meals.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild safety and welfareElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefHomelessness and emergency shelterNutrition and diet