The public record · 119th Congress

Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026

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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.Official Title as Introduced

Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

S. 4518·Senate·Bill·Agriculture and Food

Sen. Bernard Sanders(Independent-Vermont)·

May 13, 2026

SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

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Bill text

May 13, 2026As introduced in the Senate