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Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1119| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (15)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the stigmatization of a child who is unable to pay for meals provided by schools under the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program. The bill applies to a child who either does not have funds to pay for a meal or has outstanding credit that was extended by a school food authority (SFA). A SFA may not permit public identification or stigmatization of the child, such as by requiring a wristband or hand stamp. The child also may not be required to (1) perform chores or activities that are not required of students generally, or (2) dispose of food after it has been served to the child. Any communication related to outstanding credit must be directed to the child's parent or guardian. A child may be required to deliver a letter regarding outstanding credit that is addressed to a parent or guardian if the letter is not distributed to the child in a manner that stigmatizes the child. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress regarding several issues regarding the administration of the school meal programs.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2311
Introduced in House
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2311
    Introduced in House

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2311: Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019
Adoption and foster careChild safety and welfareElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefHomelessness and emergency shelterNutrition and diet

Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-1119| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2019
Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019 This bill prohibits the stigmatization of a child who is unable to pay for meals provided by schools under the National School Lunch Program or the School Breakfast Program. The bill applies to a child who either does not have funds to pay for a meal or has outstanding credit that was extended by a school food authority (SFA). A SFA may not permit public identification or stigmatization of the child, such as by requiring a wristband or hand stamp. The child also may not be required to (1) perform chores or activities that are not required of students generally, or (2) dispose of food after it has been served to the child. Any communication related to outstanding credit must be directed to the child's parent or guardian. A child may be required to deliver a letter regarding outstanding credit that is addressed to a parent or guardian if the letter is not distributed to the child in a manner that stigmatizes the child. The bill also expresses the sense of Congress regarding several issues regarding the administration of the school meal programs.
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Timeline
Apr 10, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Apr 12, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2311
Introduced in House
  • April 10, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • April 12, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2311
    Introduced in House
Tom Udall

Tom Udall

Democratic Senator

New Mexico

Cosponsors (15)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Cory Gardner (Republican)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2311: Anti-Lunch Shaming Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careChild safety and welfareElementary and secondary educationFood assistance and reliefHomelessness and emergency shelterNutrition and diet