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Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1530| Senate 
| Updated: 5/10/2021
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (16)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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 food authorities from (1) physically segregating or otherwise discriminating against any child participating in the free breakfast program, or (2) overtly identifying a child participating in the program with a special token or announcement. Additionally, the bill expands the summer food service program by making all children eligible for participation in the program. Further, the bill revises eligibility determinations for measuring poverty to include runaway or homeless youth, foster children, migratory children, and children participating in specified programs (e.g., Head Start).
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2609
Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3115
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2609
    Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019


  • May 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3115
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-7585: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3115: Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021
Adoption and foster careCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentChild healthCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDebt collectionDetention of personsElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesHomelessness and emergency shelterInflation and pricesJuvenile crime and gang violenceMilitary personnel and dependentsNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceRight of privacyState and local financeState and local government operations

Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1530| Senate 
| Updated: 5/10/2021
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 food authorities from (1) physically segregating or otherwise discriminating against any child participating in the free breakfast program, or (2) overtly identifying a child participating in the program with a special token or announcement. Additionally, the bill expands the summer food service program by making all children eligible for participation in the program. Further, the bill revises eligibility determinations for measuring poverty to include runaway or homeless youth, foster children, migratory children, and children participating in specified programs (e.g., Head Start).
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-2609
Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019
May 10, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 10, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Jul 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-3115
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-2609
    Universal School Meals Program Act of 2019


  • May 10, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 10, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.


  • July 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-3115
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Bernard Sanders

Bernard Sanders

Independent Senator

Vermont

Cosponsors (16)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Ben Ray Luján (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee

Agriculture and Food

Related Bills

  • S 117-4486: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-7585: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2022
  • HR 117-3115: Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careCensus and government statisticsChild care and developmentChild healthCongressional oversightCorrectional facilities and imprisonmentDebt collectionDetention of personsElementary and secondary educationEmployment and training programsFood assistance and reliefFood supply, safety, and labelingFruit and vegetablesHomelessness and emergency shelterInflation and pricesJuvenile crime and gang violenceMilitary personnel and dependentsNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceRight of privacyState and local financeState and local government operations