H.R. 10038 Introduced Agriculture and Food

FORK Act of 2026

To amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a summer meal delivery vehicle pilot program, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6] Introduced August 3, 2026 Cosponsors 3 (2 D, 1 R) Latest action August 3, 2026

Summary

Feeding Our Rural Kids Act of 2026 or the FORK Act of 2026
This bill establishes a summer meal delivery vehicle pilot program as part of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). (The SFSP is a federally funded, state-administered program that reimburses providers that serve no-cost, healthy meals and snacks to children and teens at summer sites in low-income communities.)
Under the bill, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) must award one-year grants of up to $100,000 for service institutions (e.g., school food authorities) to purchase, retrofit, or repair vehicles to facilitate noncongregate meal distribution. This is meal distribution outside of the typically required group, or congregate, setting (e.g., grab-and-go meal service).
Among other things, USDA must give priority to service institutions located in an area in which poor economic conditions exist and that serve a high proportion of students from socially disadvantaged backgrounds. USDA must also ensure, to the maximum extent practicable, that service institutions receiving grants are located in different states.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Aug 3, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  2. Aug 3, 2026 Introduced in House

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