Food for Thought Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The Food for Thought Act of 2026, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The bill would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to eligible institutions of higher education. These grants would be used to establish programs providing free meals, including snacks, to low-income students.
Institutions eligible for these grants include community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal colleges and universities, and other minority-serving institutions where at least 20 percent of undergraduate students receive Federal Pell Grants. The bill aims to help these institutions identify and reach out to low-income students, evaluate their meal plan policies for potential barriers, and ensure students are informed about other available benefit programs. The grants would be awarded for a duration of up to two years.
This bill is currently in its introductory phase. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. If it moves forward, it would require further action and approval from committees and both chambers of Congress before potentially being sent to the President for signature into law.
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Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10415 do?
- The Food for Thought Act of 2026, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The bill would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to eligible institutions of higher education. These grants would be used to establish programs providing free meals, including snacks, to low-income students. Institutions eligible for these grants include community colleges, historically Black colleges and universities, Tribal colleges and universities, and other minority-serving institutions where at least 20 percent of undergraduate students receive Federal Pell Grants. The bill aims to help these institutions identify and reach out to low-income students, evaluate their meal plan policies for potential barriers, and ensure students are informed about other available benefit programs. The grants would be awarded for a duration of up to two years. This bill is currently in its introductory phase. It was introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. If it moves forward, it would require further action and approval from committees and both chambers of Congress before potentially being sent to the President for signature into law.
- Has H.R. 10415 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10415. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10415?
- H.R. 10415 was sponsored by Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44] (D-CA), with 36 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10415?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (16 Sep 2026).
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