S. 2089 · 117th Congress

Keep Kids Fed Act of 2022

Introduced on Jun 16, 2021 by Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH). 3 cosponsors, 2 of them from another party. Became Public Law 117-158.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 117-158
Introduced
Jun 16, 2021
Cosponsors
3
2 from the other party
Policy area
Agriculture and Food
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

A bill to amend title 38, United States Code, to ensure that grants provided by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs for State veterans' cemeteries do not restrict States from authorizing the interment of certain deceased members of the reserve components of the Armed Forces in such cemeteries, and for other purposes.

Subjects

  • Armed Forces and National Security
  • Cemeteries and funerals
  • Military education and training
  • Military personnel and dependents
  • National Guard and reserves
  • State and local government operations
  • Veterans' organizations and recognition

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Public Law, Jun 25, 2022). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Jeanne ShaheenD-NHSponsor

Democrats · 1

Republicans · 2

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended
    Jun 23, 2022· House· Passage· Passed 376–42

History

Every action as published, oldest first. Roll calls link to how each member voted.

  1. Jun 16, 2021Introduced in Senate
  2. Jun 16, 2021 · SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
  3. Nov 17, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
  4. Dec 15, 2021 · SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
  5. Mar 1, 2022Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  6. Mar 1, 2022 · SenateCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Reported by Senator Tester with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
  7. Mar 1, 2022 · SenatePlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 288.
  8. Mar 7, 2022Passed/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)
  9. Mar 7, 2022 · SenatePassed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1013; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR S1013)
  10. Mar 8, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  11. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseReceived in the House.
  12. Mar 8, 2022 · HouseHeld at the desk.
  13. Jun 23, 2022 · HouseMr. Scott (VA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  14. Jun 23, 2022 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5837-5840)
  15. Jun 23, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 2089.
  16. Jun 23, 2022 · HouseAt 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.
  17. Jun 23, 2022 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5853-5854)
  18. Jun 23, 2022Passed/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).House · Roll call 290
  19. Jun 23, 2022 · HouseOn 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)House · Roll call 290
  20. Jun 23, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  21. Jun 23, 2022 · HouseThe title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
  22. Jun 23, 2022 · SenateMessage on House action received in Senate and at desk: House amendments to Senate bill.
  23. Jun 23, 2022 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S3137)
  24. Jun 23, 2022Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate concurred in the House amendment to S.2089 with an amendment (SA 5133) by Unanimous Consent.
  25. Jun 23, 2022 · SenateSenate concurred in the House amendment to S.2089 with an amendment (SA 5133) by Unanimous Consent.
  26. Jun 23, 2022Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment to the title by Unanimous Consent.
  27. Jun 23, 2022 · SenateSenate agreed to the House amendment to the title by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S3137)
  28. Jun 23, 2022 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  29. Jun 24, 2022 · HouseMr. Scott (VA) moved that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment. (consideration: CR H5892-5895)
  30. Jun 24, 2022 · HouseDEBATE - 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.
  31. Jun 24, 2022 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  32. Jun 24, 2022Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by voice vote.
  33. Jun 24, 2022 · HouseOn motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment to the House amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5892-5893)
  34. Jun 24, 2022 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  35. Jun 24, 2022Presented to President.
  36. Jun 24, 2022 · HousePresented to President.
  37. Jun 25, 2022Signed by President.
  38. Jun 25, 2022Signed by President.
  39. Jun 25, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-158.
  40. Jun 25, 2022Became Public Law No: 117-158.

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