A bill to amend the National School Lunch and Child Nutrition Acts for the purpose of providing additional Federal financial assistance to the school lunch and school breakfast programs.

H.R. 9639 in the 93rd Congress (1973–1974) became law — introduced on Jul 26, 1973, sponsored by Carl Perkins. Congress held 5 roll call votes on it.

During the 93rd Congress (1973–1974), Richard Nixon was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status: Became law
Introduced: Jul 26, 1973
Policy area: Social welfare
Public law: Public Law 93-150

Sponsor

Carl Perkins (D-KY)

Where it stands

IntroducedJul 26, 1973
Passed the HouseYes
Passed the Senate—
Sent to the PresidentYes
Became lawNov 7, 1973

Every roll call vote on this bill

To amend H.R. 9639, a bill to provide federal financial assistance to school lunch and school breakfast…House · Sep 13, 1973
To amend H.R. 9639, a bill providing additional federal financial assistance to the school lunch and school…Senate · Sep 24, 1973
To amend H.R. 9639 so as to provide automatic adjustment in federal reimbursement assistance rates in future…Senate · Sep 24, 1973
To pass H.R. 9639.Senate · Sep 24, 1973
To concur in the Senate amendment to the house national school lunch and child nutrition act. The Senate…House · Oct 18, 1973

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From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.

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