CONGRESSMAN MORELLE, SENATOR MERKLEY REINTRODUCE BILL TO KEEP KIDS FED AND LEARNING ALL SUMMER LONG

Washington, Aug. 10 -- Congressman Joe Morelle issued the following press release:

(Rochester, N.Y.)-Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25) and Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) reintroduced their Summer Meals and Learning Act, legislation that would help children continue learning while ensuring they have access to nutritious meals during the summer months. The bill would establish a new federal grant program supporting reading programs at schools that serve as summer meal sites, helping students stay engaged academically even after the school year ends. "Summer break should never mean a child falls behind in school or goes without a healthy meal," said Congressman Joe Morelle. "For too many families, that's exactly what's happening. This bi...