"'School lunch debt' is a term so absurd that it shouldn't even exist," Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) declared in a statement Monday.
"That's why I'm proud to introduce this bill to cancel the nation's student meal debt and stop humiliating kids and penalizing hunger.".
"It's time to come together and stop playing political games with Americans' access to food," he added.
"No child in Rhode Island—or anywhere in America—should be penalized for not being able to afford school lunch.
"Our legislation will eliminate lunch debt in schools, supporting every child's access to a healthy meal and positioning them for long-term success.".
I'm proud to partner with my colleagues Sen. Fetterman and Whitehouse on this commonsense bill, and urge my colleagues to stand with us.".
I am proud and honored to co-sponsor this bill that will finally make sure that our children are fed. »