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HR 485

A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz and 17 co-sponsors

Designates September 2026 as Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month in Pennsylvania to raise awareness and support for nutritious school meals and child nutrition programs.

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Bill Summary · HR 485

Summary of HR 485 (Session 2025-2026) – Pennsylvania

Title

A Resolution designating the month of September 2026 as "Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month" in Pennsylvania.

Purpose and Intent

  • Officially designate September 2026 in Pennsylvania as “Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month.”
  • Elevate awareness of programs, policies, and practices that support healthy, nutrient-rich school meals and child nutrition.
  • Align state recognition with nationwide initiatives promoting healthy eating and access to nutritious foods for children, particularly in school settings.

Key Provisions

  • Designation: The resolution designates the entire month of September 2026 as “Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month” within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
  • Focus Areas (implied by title and intent):
    • Nutrition security for school-age children.
    • Promotion of healthy school meals and participation in child nutrition programs.
    • Public awareness and advocacy regarding hunger relief, nutrition standards, and access to food during the school day.
  • No new funding or statutory changes: The resolution, as a ceremonial designation, does not appear to create new appropriations, modify existing statutes, or impose regulatory requirements. It primarily serves to recognize and encourage continued attention to child nutrition initiatives.

Affected Parties

  • Pennsylvania residents, especially:
    • School students and families receiving school meals or participating in federal/state child nutrition programs.
    • School districts, administrators, teachers, and school nutrition staff who administer or participate in meals programs.
    • Community organizations and advocates working on hunger relief and child nutrition.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative vehicle: House of Representatives (HR indicates a House resolution).
  • Co-sponsors: A broad caucus of 16 listed members across diverse districts, indicating bipartisan support and broad legislative interest.
  • Nature of action: A ceremonial/recognition resolution. Such resolutions typically pass with simple majority and do not require a complex fiscal note or regulatory impact assessment.
  • Effective date: The designation would take effect in September 2026, corresponding to the month being named in the resolution.

Potential Impact

  • Public awareness: Increases visibility of healthy eating programs and hunger-free initiatives within schools and communities.
  • Policy signal: Signals legislative support for child nutrition, possibly reinforcing momentum for school meal programs and related policies.
  • No fiscal impact: As a recognition measure, it is unlikely to create new expenditures or regulatory burdens unless tied to accompanying programs or actions by agencies or schools.

If you’d like, I can add context on how similar “Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Month” designations have been used in other states, or outline potential accompanying activities schools might undertake during September 2026 to maximize impact.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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