S. 4518 Introduced Agriculture and Food

Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026

A bill to amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to make breakfasts and lunches free for all children, and for other purposes.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] Introduced May 13, 2026 Cosponsors 19 (19 D) Latest action May 13, 2026

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  1. May 13, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
  2. May 13, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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