House Dems push legislation to keep serving school lunch even when schools close
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House Democrats are pushing a bill that would allow schools to keep serving free and subsidized school meals even when the schools are closed for unexpected reasons.
The new bill from Omar is looking to ensure free and subsidized meals are available during unscheduled disruptions. She cited recent extreme weather in Minnesota and labor strikes in other states that closed schools as reasons why the bill is needed. Pete Kasperowicz is a politics editor at Fox News Digital.
"The increase in extreme weather events in my home state of Minnesota this winter makes it more important than ever that we feed our kids — even if school is closed," Omar said in a statement. "And as someone who believes in the power of organized labor and the right to strike, I also understand the importance of supporting workers and their families during these challenging times."