H.R.2859 - Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2859, the Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025, aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. The primary goal is to increase reimbursements for meals and supplements provided under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). This increase is set at an additional 10 cents per meal/supplement, adjusted according to existing guidelines.
Expected Effects
The bill's enactment would directly increase the funding available to organizations and facilities participating in the CACFP. This would likely lead to improved nutritional quality of meals served and potentially expand access to the program for eligible children and adults. The bill also addresses some technical corrections within the existing law.
Potential Benefits
- Increased funding for child and adult care food programs.
- Potential for improved nutritional quality of meals.
- Expanded access to food programs for eligible individuals.
- Simplification of reimbursement calculations for family or group day care homes.
- Correction of a typographical error in the existing law.
Potential Disadvantages
- The additional cost to the federal government may increase the budget deficit.
- The 10-cent increase may not be sufficient to significantly improve meal quality in all areas.
- Potential for administrative challenges in implementing the new reimbursement structure.
- No specific provisions for oversight to ensure funds are used effectively.
- Could create dependency on government funding.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the Constitution's general welfare clause (Preamble). Article I, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to collect taxes and provide for the general welfare of the United States. The bill falls under this power as it appropriates funds for nutritional support programs. The bill does not appear to infringe upon any specific individual rights or liberties protected by the Bill of Rights.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).