HR5129Referred to Committee

Closing the Meal Gap Act of 2025

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-04
Introduced
4
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Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
Democrat · NC · Representative
Votes with party: 99.0% (607 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (4)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

2025-12-05

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would expand federal food assistance programs to help more low-income Americans, particularly children and seniors, access adequate meals throughout the year. It aims to close gaps in existing programs like SNAP (food stamps) and school meal programs by increasing benefits or extending eligibility to people currently just above the income cutoff. The bill would primarily affect families struggling with food insecurity and the organizations that distribute food assistance.

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Agriculture and Food
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