H.R. 8798 — Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026

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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

H.R. 8798·House·Bill·Agriculture and Food

Rep. Ilhan Omar(Democratic-Minnesota-5)·

May 13, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

May 13, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 13, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

May 13, 2026

HouseReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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Bill text

May 13, 2026As introduced in the House