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BillHR 5655 · 119

No Shame at School Act of 2025

Introduced
Sep 30, 2025
Cosponsors
45
Traction
0
Last Action
Sep 30, 2025

Bill Summary

Requires schools to provide free meals to all students, regardless of their ability to pay. Funds schools to cover the costs of these meals.

Sponsored By

Ilhan Omar
Democrat · Minnesota · House

Bill Journey

  1. Sep 30, 2025
  3. Sep 30, 2025You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects low-income students and their families by providing them with free meals at school, and it also affects schools by requiring them to provide these meals and reimbursing them for the costs.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
45backers
  • Democratic45
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (45)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last UpdatedSep 30, 2025
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Food
  • Education

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.