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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026

6/1/2026, 4:03 PM

Summary of Bill S 4518

The bill introduced in the 119th Congress is aimed at amending the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to provide free breakfasts and lunches for all children.

Current Status of Bill S 4518

Bill S 4518 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2026. Bill S 4518 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2026.  Bill S 4518's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of May 13, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4518

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
1
Total Number of Cosponsors
19
Democrat Cosponsors
19
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4518

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4518

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.
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.

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