This legislative proposal, titled the "Renaming the National School Lunch Program Act of 2025," seeks to change the official name of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act . The bill mandates that the program be renamed the Jean E. Fairfax National School Lunch Act , reflecting a shift in recognition for its foundational principles. The bill's findings highlight Jean E. Fairfax as a pivotal civil rights activist who championed equitable educational access and challenged systemic discrimination. She significantly contributed to the National School Lunch Program by organizing women's organizations to study its implementation, testifying before Congress to expose its failures in reaching needy children, and advocating for increased funding for minority children in areas of concentrated poverty. Her efforts led to reform legislation that made the program more inclusive. Conversely, the bill details the problematic legacy of Richard B. Russell, after whom the act is currently named. Russell is noted for his opposition to anti-lynching bills, civil rights legislation, and school integration, and for affirming his belief in white supremacy. He also dismissed concerns from child-welfare advocates and civil rights activists during the program's debate, advocating for the maintenance of segregation within its implementation. To effectuate this change, the bill includes extensive conforming amendments, striking "Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act" and inserting "Jean E. Fairfax National School Lunch Act" across dozens of related federal laws and acts, ensuring the new name is consistently applied throughout the U.S. Code.