Know What’s on the Tray Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (27 Jul 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
**H.R. 9951 — Know What's on the Tray Act of 2026**
This bill would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools participating in the federal school lunch or school breakfast programs to publicly post detailed information about the food they serve. At least seven days before a meal is offered, schools (or their districts) would have to publish on a website the name of each menu item, its full list of ingredients, the manufacturer or producer, the location where it was made, and whether it is locally sourced or produced on a family farm. Schools would also have to promptly update this information if a menu item changes. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture would be required to issue guidance within 180 days of enactment to help schools comply.
The requirements would affect any school participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, meaning school administrators, food service staff, and their suppliers would need to track and disclose more detailed sourcing and ingredient data. Parents, students, and the public would gain access to this information online.
The changes would take effect for meals served starting with the school year beginning at least 18 months after enactment, giving schools time to prepare. The bill was introduced on July 27, 2026, by Rep. Tom Barrett and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet received a committee vote or floor action.
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Timeline
27 Jul 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9951 do?
- **H.R. 9951 — Know What's on the Tray Act of 2026** This bill would amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools participating in the federal school lunch or school breakfast programs to publicly post detailed information about the food they serve. At least seven days before a meal is offered, schools (or their districts) would have to publish on a website the name of each menu item, its full list of ingredients, the manufacturer or producer, the location where it was made, and whether it is locally sourced or produced on a family farm. Schools would also have to promptly update this information if a menu item changes. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture would be required to issue guidance within 180 days of enactment to help schools comply. The requirements would affect any school participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, meaning school administrators, food service staff, and their suppliers would need to track and disclose more detailed sourcing and ingredient data. Parents, students, and the public would gain access to this information online. The changes would take effect for meals served starting with the school year beginning at least 18 months after enactment, giving schools time to prepare. The bill was introduced on July 27, 2026, by Rep. Tom Barrett and referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. It has not yet received a committee vote or floor action.
- Has H.R. 9951 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 9951. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9951?
- H.R. 9951 was sponsored by Rep. Barrett, Tom [R-MI-7] (R-MI), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9951?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (27 Jul 2026).
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