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Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 25, 2022)

Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022

This bill provides funding for and makes changes to school meal programs and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It also rescinds certain funds provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Specifically, the bill increases the reimbursement rate for school lunches by 40 cents and for school breakfasts by 15 cents for the school year beginning in July 2022.

The bill extends the authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive certain requirements for the school meal programs and the CACFP to address COVID-19. In particular, the bill extends authority

  • through September 30, 2022, for USDA to grant waivers related to summer food service programs;
  • through June 30, 2022, for USDA to grant waivers of requirements to allow non-congregate feeding in the CACFP for purposes of providing meals and snacks with appropriate safety measures with respect to COVID-19; and
  • through June 30, 2023, for USDA to grant waivers related to the nutritional content of meals served in child nutrition programs if it determines the waiver is necessary to provide meals and snacks, and there is a food supply chain disruption due to COVID-19.

The bill authorizes USDA to establish a nationwide waiver of statutory and regulatory requirements under child nutrition programs for the 2022-2023 school year.

Additionally, the bill increase the reimbursement rate for meals and snacks under the CACFP by 10 cents for the school year beginning in July 2022. Further, the bill increases the reimbursement of tier II family or group day care homes to tier I amounts for the 2022-2023 school year.

The bill rescinds certain funding provided to USDA, the Department of Education, and the Small Business Administration.

Finally, the bill requires USDA to ensure that technical assistance is made available to states and school food authorities for assisting parents and school leaders with transitioning to the operation of school meal programs without certain waivers.

What just happenedJun 25, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-158.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
3 cosponsors1 D2 R
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  1. Jun 25, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-158.

  2. Jun 25, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-158.

  3. Jun 25, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 25, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 24, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 24, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jun 24, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41931

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jun 24, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH41610

    On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5892-5893)

  9. Jun 24, 2022NotUsed19500

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by voice vote.

  10. Jun 24, 2022FloorH8D000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. Jun 24, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1204, the House proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Scott (VA) motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment to S. 2089.

  12. Jun 24, 2022ResolvingDifferencesH40150

    Mr. Scott (VA) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment. (consideration: CR H5892-5895)

  13. Jun 23, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Jun 23, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3137)

  15. Jun 23, 2022NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title by Unanimous Consent.

  16. Jun 23, 2022ResolvingDifferences

    Senate concurred in the House amendment to S.2089 with an amendment (SA 5133) by Unanimous Consent.

  17. Jun 23, 2022NotUsed20500

    Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment to S.2089 with an amendment (SA 5133) by Unanimous Consent.

  18. Jun 23, 2022Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3137)

  19. Jun 23, 2022Floor

    Message on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.

  20. Jun 23, 2022FloorH38800

    The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  21. Jun 23, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  22. Jun 23, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 42 (Roll no. 290). (text: CR H5837)

  23. Jun 23, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 42 (Roll no. 290).

  24. Jun 23, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5853-5854)

  25. Jun 23, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  26. Jun 23, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2089.

  27. Jun 23, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5837-5840)

  28. Jun 23, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  29. Mar 8, 2022FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  30. Mar 8, 2022FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  31. Mar 8, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  32. Mar 7, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1013; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1013)

  33. Mar 7, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S1013; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1013)

  34. Mar 1, 2022Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.

  35. Mar 1, 2022Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  36. Mar 1, 2022Committee14000

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  37. Dec 15, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  38. Nov 17, 2021Committee

    Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  39. Jun 16, 2021IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

    Veterans' Affairs Committee
  40. Jun 16, 2021IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJun 25, 202249

Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022

This bill provides funding for and makes changes to school meal programs and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It also rescinds certain funds provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Specifically, the bill increases the reimbursement rate for school lunches by 40 cents and for school breakfasts by 15 cents for the school year beginning in July 2022.

The bill extends the authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive certain requirements for the school meal programs and the CACFP to address COVID-19. In particular, the bill extends authority

  • through September 30, 2022, for USDA to grant waivers related to summer food service programs;
  • through June 30, 2022, for USDA to grant waivers of requirements to allow non-congregate feeding in the CACFP for purposes of providing meals and snacks with appropriate safety measures with respect to COVID-19; and
  • through June 30, 2023, for USDA to grant waivers related to the nutritional content of meals served in child nutrition programs if it determines the waiver is necessary to provide meals and snacks, and there is a food supply chain disruption due to COVID-19.

The bill authorizes USDA to establish a nationwide waiver of statutory and regulatory requirements under child nutrition programs for the 2022-2023 school year.

Additionally, the bill increase the reimbursement rate for meals and snacks under the CACFP by 10 cents for the school year beginning in July 2022. Further, the bill increases the reimbursement of tier II family or group day care homes to tier I amounts for the 2022-2023 school year.

The bill rescinds certain funding provided to USDA, the Department of Education, and the Small Business Administration.

Finally, the bill requires USDA to ensure that technical assistance is made available to states and school food authorities for assisting parents and school leaders with transitioning to the operation of school meal programs without certain waivers.

Senate agreed to House amendmentJun 23, 202274

Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022

This bill provides funding for and makes changes to school meal programs and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). It also rescinds certain funds provided under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021; the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021; and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act).

Specifically, the bill increases the reimbursement rate for school lunches by 40 cents and for school breakfasts by 15 cents for the school year beginning in July 2022.

The bill extends the authority of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to waive certain requirements for the school meal programs and the CACFP to address COVID-19. In particular, the bill extends authority

  • through September 30, 2022, for USDA to grant waivers related to summer food service programs;
  • through June 30, 2022, for USDA to grant waivers of requirements to allow non-congregate feeding in the CACFP for purposes of providing meals and snacks with appropriate safety measures with respect to COVID-19; and
  • through June 30, 2023, for USDA to grant waivers related to the nutritional content of meals served in child nutrition programs if it determines the waiver is necessary to provide meals and snacks, and there is a food supply chain disruption due to COVID-19.

The bill authorizes USDA to establish a nationwide waiver of statutory and regulatory requirements under child nutrition programs for the 2022-2023 school year.

Additionally, the bill increase the reimbursement rate for meals and snacks under the CACFP by 10 cents for the school year beginning in July 2022. Further, the bill increases the reimbursement of tier II family or group day care homes to tier I amounts for the 2022-2023 school year.

The bill rescinds certain funding provided to USDA, the Department of Education, and the Small Business Administration.

Finally, the bill requires USDA to ensure that technical assistance is made available to states and school food authorities for assisting parents and school leaders with transitioning to the operation of school meal programs without certain waivers.

Passed SenateMar 7, 202255

Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act of 2021

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from establishing a condition for a cemetery grant that restricts the ability of a state to inter certain reservists (or their spouses and children) at a state-owned veterans' cemetery solely because such individuals are ineligible for burial in an open national cemetery.

Specifically, as a condition for grants, the VA cannot restrict the ability of a state to inter a

  • member of a reserve component, the Army National Guard, or the Air National Guard who, while a member, was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable or whose death occurred under conditions other than dishonorable;
  • member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force whose death occurred under conditions other than dishonorable while a member; and
  • spouse, minor child, or unmarried adult child of any member described above.

The VA is prohibited from (1) denying an application for a grant solely on the basis that the recipient state may use funds to expand, improve, operate, or maintain a veterans' cemetery in which interment of the specified individuals is allowed; and (2) enforcing certain conditions on grants for state veterans' cemeteries that were established before the date of enactment of this bill.

The bill also provides for plot allowances for the burial of veterans at cemeteries that allow the internment of individuals listed in the bill, including on trust land owned by or held in trust for a tribal organization.

Reported to SenateMar 1, 202225

Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act of 2021

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from establishing a condition for a cemetery grant that restricts the ability of a state to inter certain reservists (or their spouses and children) at a state-owned veterans' cemetery solely because such individuals are ineligible for burial in an open national cemetery.

Specifically, as a condition for grants, the VA cannot restrict the ability of a state to inter a

  • member of a reserve component, the Army National Guard, or the Air National Guard who, while a member, was discharged or released from service under conditions other than dishonorable or whose death occurred under conditions other than dishonorable;
  • member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force whose death occurred under conditions other than dishonorable while a member; and
  • spouse, minor child, or unmarried adult child of any member described above.

The VA is prohibited from (1) denying an application for a grant solely on the basis that the recipient state may use funds to expand, improve, operate, or maintain a veterans' cemetery in which interment of the specified individuals is allowed; and (2) enforcing certain conditions on grants for state veterans' cemeteries that were established before the date of enactment of this bill.

The bill also provides for plot allowances for the burial of veterans at cemeteries that allow the internment of individuals listed in the bill, including on trust land owned by or held in trust for a tribal organization.

Introduced in SenateJun 16, 2021

Burial Equity for Guards and Reserves Act of 2021

This bill prohibits the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from establishing a condition for a cemetery grant that restricts the ability of a state to inter certain reservists (or their spouses and children) at a state-owned veterans' cemetery solely because such individuals are ineligible for burial in an open national cemetery.

Specifically, as a condition for grants, the VA cannot restrict the ability of a state to inter a

  • member of a reserve component whose service was terminated under honorable conditions;
  • member of the Army National Guard or Air National Guard whose service was terminated under honorable conditions;
  • member of the Reserve Officers' Training Corps of the Army, Navy, or Air Force who died under honorable conditions while a member; and
  • spouse, minor child, or unmarried adult child of any member described above.

The VA is prohibited from (1) denying an application for a grant solely on the basis that the recipient state may use funds to expand, improve, operate, or maintain a veterans' cemetery to allow for the internment of the specified individuals; and (2) enforcing certain conditions on grants for state veterans' cemeteries that were established before the date of enactment of this bill.

The bill also provides for plot allowances for the burial of veterans at cemeteries that allow the internment of the individuals listed in the bill.

Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022 — Informed