To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide for automatic eligibility for free school lunch and breakfast programs to children of parents who are enlisted members of the Armed Forces on active duty.

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Bill Number

HR 5229

Introduced

Oct 6, 2004

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Agriculture and Food Armed Forces and National Security Congress Education Elementary and secondary education Families Military dependents School lunch program Social Welfare Sunset legislation Welfare eligibility

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Summary

Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide for automatic eligibility for free school lunch and breakfast programs for children of enlisted members of the Armed Forces on active duty or of the National Guard on active duty.

Provides that such amendment shall cease to have effect two years after enactment of this Act.

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Oct 6, 2004

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Oct 6, 2004

Introduced in House

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