Congressional Hearing on Proposed USDA School Meal Changes
January 1, 2021
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The Frame
The hearing addressed proposed federal rule changes that could alter the number of students eligible for free school meals and the administrative requirements for , directly affecting food access for low-income families.
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Low-income students
The proposed rule changes could alter their eligibility for free school meals.
USDA
The agency is responsible for proposing and implementing the rule changes discussed.
SNAP recipients
The proposed rule changes involve administrative adjustments to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2021.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services held a hearing on October 16, 2019, to examine proposed USDA cuts to free school meals.
- The hearing focused on the potential impact of USDA rule changes on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and school meal eligibility.
- Brandon Lipps, Deputy Under Secretary for the USDA, provided testimony on behalf of the agency.
- Multiple members of Congress submitted letters and comments from advocacy groups, including the National Education Association and Maryland Hunger Solutions, into the official record.
- The hearing record includes supplemental comments regarding the FNS Quality Control Process for SNAP error rates.
- The record contains formal questions submitted for the record by Representatives Fudge, Lee, Omar, and Scott, along with responses from the USDA.
Why It Matters
The hearing addressed proposed federal rule changes that could alter the number of students eligible for free school meals and the administrative requirements for , directly affecting food access for low-income families.
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USDA Rulemaking Scrutiny
The hearing highlights a significant effort by the House Subcommittee to challenge specific USDA administrative rule changes (FR Doc # 2019-15670) through formal testimony and the submission of external advocacy reports.
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