Child Nutrition
Committee Democrats are dedicated to strengthening nutrition assistance programs, broadening access to free school meals, and helping schools across the country provide basic necessities to children who need it most.
More than 70 years ago, through enactment of the first federal child nutrition program – the National School Lunch Act of 1946 – Congress acknowledged that feeding hungry children was not only a moral imperative but also critical for the health and security of our nation. Research shows that expanding access to nutrient rich foods for children not only improves their educational performance, but also improves their health for years to come.