H.R. 10415 aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to specific higher education institutions. These grants would be used to offer free meals to low-income students, ensuring that they have access to nutritious food while pursuing their education.
H.R. 10415 was introduced in the 119th Congress by Nanette Barragán (Democrat) and is currently listed as “Introduced”. It is classified under the Education policy area, one of 187 bills in that area we track this Congress.
Nanette Barragán is the sponsor of 11 bills in our database this Congress, so H.R. 10415 is part of a broader legislative agenda rather than a one-off proposal.
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10415 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Education is 2.8/10.
The bill has been positively received for addressing food insecurity among college students, which has become an increasing concern in recent years. Supporters argue that providing free meals can enhance academic performance and overall well-being for low-income students, promoting equity in education.
Critics of the bill raise concerns about the potential financial burden on taxpayers and question the effectiveness of such programs in truly alleviating food insecurity. Some argue that the focus should be on broader economic solutions rather than targeted meal programs, which they believe may not address the root causes of poverty.
The analysis of H.R. 10415, which aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide free meals to low-income students, reveals no direct industry overlaps with the sponsor Nanette Barragán's top donor industries. This indicates a low likelihood of conflicts of interest arising from financial contributions influencing the bill's content or intent. The absence of overlapping industries suggests that the motivations behind the bill are unlikely to be swayed by the interests of her donors. Voters should be aware that while campaign contributions can sometimes lead to perceived or real conflicts, in this case, the lack of overlap minimizes such concerns.
What does H.R. 10415 do?
H.R. 10415 aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to allow the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants to specific higher education institutions. These grants would be used to offer free meals to low-income students, ensuring that they have access to nutritious food while pursuing their education.
Has H.R. 10415 received a floor vote?
No roll-call vote on H.R. 10415 is recorded in our database yet. Its current status is “Introduced”.
Does H.R. 10415 have a conflict of interest?
Our conflict-of-interest analysis rates H.R. 10415 2/10 (low risk), higher than 76% of analyzed bills; the average in Education is 2.8/10. This score reflects overlap between the sponsor’s campaign funding, lobbying activity, and the industries the bill affects. It is a transparency indicator, not an accusation.
What is the status of H.R. 10415?
H.R. 10415 is currently “Introduced” as of our last update on September 17, 2026.
Who sponsored H.R. 10415?
H.R. 10415 was sponsored by Nanette Barragán (Democrat).
