S.1420 - Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025 (119th Congress)
Summary
The Child Care Nutrition Enhancement Act of 2025 (S.1420) aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to increase reimbursements for meals and supplements served under the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The bill introduces an additional reimbursement of 10 cents per meal/supplement, adjusted for inflation. It also modifies the reimbursement structure for family or group day care homes sponsoring organizations.
Expected Effects
The Act is likely to increase funding for childcare nutrition programs. This could lead to improved nutritional intake for children in care settings. The changes to reimbursement calculations may affect the financial viability of some care providers.
Potential Benefits
- Increased funding for meals and supplements served under CACFP.
- Potential for improved nutrition for children in care.
- Adjustments to reimbursement calculations for family or group day care homes.
- May incentivize more providers to participate in the CACFP.
- Could reduce food insecurity among children in childcare.
Potential Disadvantages
- Increased government spending on the CACFP.
- Potential administrative burden for implementing the changes.
- The 10-cent increase may not be sufficient to significantly improve meal quality in all areas.
- Possible unintended consequences from changes to reimbursement calculations for day care homes.
- The bill does not address other potential barriers to accessing nutritious food, such as transportation or awareness.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill appears to align with the general welfare clause of the Constitution, as it aims to improve the nutrition of children. Specifically, the preamble states the Constitution is intended to "promote the general Welfare". Article 1, Section 8, Clause 1 grants Congress the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare of the United States.
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).