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Know What’s on the Tray Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9951| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill mandates that schools participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program publicly disclose comprehensive information about their menu items. This information must be made available on the school or district website at least seven days before the meal is served. The required details for each menu item or food include: the name of the item a list of each ingredient used the manufacturer or producer the location where it was manufactured or produced and whether it is locally sourced or produced on a family farm . Schools are also required to promptly update this information if any menu item changes. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to issue regulations within 180 days to help schools comply with these new requirements. The provisions of this Act will apply to meals served starting from the school year that begins at least 18 months after the bill's enactment, aiming to enhance transparency for parents and students regarding school meal contents.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • July 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Agriculture and Food

Know What’s on the Tray Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-9951| House 
| Updated: 7/27/2026
This bill mandates that schools participating in the National School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program publicly disclose comprehensive information about their menu items. This information must be made available on the school or district website at least seven days before the meal is served. The required details for each menu item or food include: the name of the item a list of each ingredient used the manufacturer or producer the location where it was manufactured or produced and whether it is locally sourced or produced on a family farm . Schools are also required to promptly update this information if any menu item changes. The Secretary of Agriculture is directed to issue regulations within 180 days to help schools comply with these new requirements. The provisions of this Act will apply to meals served starting from the school year that begins at least 18 months after the bill's enactment, aiming to enhance transparency for parents and students regarding school meal contents.
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Timeline
Jul 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • July 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Tom Barrett

Tom Barrett

Republican Representative

Michigan

Education and Workforce Committee

Agriculture and Food

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted