A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in an increase in the income eligibility guidelines for free lunches and breakfasts.

S. 1549 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Jul 31, 2003, sponsored by Elizabeth Dole with 14 co-sponsors.

During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Introduced
Introduced: Jul 31, 2003
Co-sponsors: 14
Policy area: Agriculture and Food

What it does

Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to phase out reduced price lunches and breakfasts by phasing in increases in income eligibility for free lunches and breakfasts by specified increments from 130 percent of the Office of Management and Budget nonfarm income poverty guidelines for July 1, 2003, to 185 percent of such guidelines for July 1, 2008, and every subsequent school year.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Elizabeth Dole (R-NC). Co-sponsors: 8 Democrats, 6 Republicans.

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 31, 2003
Passed the Senate—
Passed the House—
Sent to the President—
Became law—

Latest action: Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2669) (Mar 12, 2004)

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Committees

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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