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US HB7259
Bill
Status
1/27/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mike Levin
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AI Summary
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Excludes military Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) from household income calculations when determining eligibility for free or reduced-price school meals under the National School Lunch Act
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Requires the Secretary of Agriculture and Secretary of Defense to submit a report to Congress by October 1, 2026 on the feasibility and cost of establishing direct certification procedures for children in military households
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Report must evaluate options including using data from the military's basic needs allowance program and excluding non-service member income from eligibility calculations
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Amends Section 9(b)(13) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act (42 U.S.C. 1758) to implement the housing allowance exclusion
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Introduced January 27, 2026 by Rep. Levin and Rep. Mackenzie, referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce
Legislative Description
Military Dependents School Meal Eligibility Act of 2026
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
1/27/2026