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Associated Press
Lisa Rathke
Congress passed a bill on Friday with the aim of continuing to expand the distribution of free pandemic meals to all students this summer. is.
The final passage of the Keep Kids Fed Act in the US House of Representatives took place less than a week before the rule change in the child's nutrition program expired on June 30.
"Our actions today are dangerous hunger cliffs: ensuring a universal free meal for all children throughout the summer, while at the same time school impeding the supply chain for the next academic year. And help keep costs rising, "Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
The bill is currently being sent to President Joe Biden for signature.
This law extends the rules adopted shortly after COVID-19 disrupted schools across the country, with summer meal distribution sites only where the low-income group is concentrated. Instead, it aims to be able to operate in any community as needed. We provide income-rich children and takeaway meals.
The rule that allows all students to receive free meals at school, regardless of family income level, is set to expire by the next school year.
A bipartisan agreement reached in the Senate this week would allow children eligible for a discounted lunch to eat for free in the next school year, but the provisions are final. Removed from agreement.
Proponents said parliamentary action would bring reassurance to the family, but while the family was suffering from soaring food, discounted lunch children Gas prices disappointed with not being able to eat for free. They also say that due to the late timing of the law, there will be fewer places to eat this summer.
"Food, gas, housing, etc. are all rising. Families in that category often make a little too much money and support from various programs, now school meals. But we don't have enough income to cover our basic necessities, so we're Senior Vice President of Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry Campaign, Lisa Davis. It states as follows:
