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S.1530: Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021
About This Bill
- Introduced May 10, 2021
- Latest Major Action May 10, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
16 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 10, 2021
Bill Summary
Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021 This bill revises requirements under the food and nutrition programs of the Department of Agriculture, such as the school lunch and breakfast programs. For example, the bill permanently provides free meals to all school children regardless of income. The bill increases the reimbursement rate for school food authorities participating in the food and nutrition programs. The bill also prohibits school...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 10, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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May 10, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bernard Sanders (ID-Vt.) |