Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill creates free school breakfast program Section 4(a) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, creates apportionment to States Section 4(b) of the Richard B, and creates nutritional and other program requirements Section 9 of the Richard B. It relies on definition changes, grants, compliance mandates, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Education, Agriculture, Criminal Justice, and Housing.
Who Benefits and How
Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk, and Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Creates free school breakfast program Section 4(a) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C.
- Creates apportionment to States Section 4(b) of the Richard B.
- Creates nutritional and other program requirements Section 9 of the Richard B.
- Creates summer food service program for children Section 13 of the Richard B.
- Defines summer Electronic Benefits Transfer for Children Program Section 13A of the Richard B.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill creates free school breakfast program Section 4(a) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, creates apportionment to States Section 4(b) of the Richard B, and creates nutritional and other program requirements Section 9 of the Richard B.
Key Policy Areas
Education, Agriculture, Criminal Justice, Housing
Primary Purpose
The bill creates free school breakfast program Section 4(a) of the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C, creates apportionment to States Section 4(b) of the Richard B, and creates nutritional and other program requirements Section 9 of the Richard B.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
- Homeowners, tenants, or housing market participants affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
- Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
- Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in …
Introduced in House
Ms. Omar (for herself, Mr. McGovern, Ms. Moore of Wisconsin, …
Stakeholder Effects
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Law enforcement, justice-system actors, and affected communities
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
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