Merkley, Bonamici work to feed kids during pandemic

In that same vein, Rep. Suzanne Bonamici and Kentucky Rep. James Comer unveiled a bipartisan bill to protect students' access to school meal benefits during school closures related to COVID-19.

"As we continue to take necessary precautions because of the coronavirus, we must make sure that students can access nutritious meals if their schools are closed," Bonamici said in a statement. "School meals are often the only source of wholesome food for students, and this bill will make it easier for schools to continue serving the meals students rely on to stay healthy."