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Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act of 2026

6/2/2026, 7:29 PM

Summary of Bill S 4599

This bill, designated as S. 4599 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to create a pilot program that encourages scratch cooking in school meal programs. The bill does not contain specific directives or detailed provisions beyond this pilot program. Introduced on May 20, 2026, the bill seeks to promote healthier meal options in schools through the pilot program.

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Current Status of Bill S 4599

Bill S 4599 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 20, 2026. Bill S 4599 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on May 20, 2026.  Bill S 4599's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of May 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4599

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4599

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4599

Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act of 2026
Scratch Cooked Meals for Students Act of 2026
A bill to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to establish a pilot program promoting scratch cooking in school meal programs, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4599

Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
CaliforniaDemocrat

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