S. 1236: FISCAL Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-04-01 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Fetterman, John [D-PA] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 2 |
| Latest action | 2025-04-01 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-25 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-04-01):
Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches Act or the FISCAL Act
This bill revises requirements for milk provided by the National School Lunch Program of the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to require that schools offer plant-based milk.
Under current law, schools must provide a substitute for fluid milk for students whose disability restricts their diet (on receipt of a written statement from a licensed physician). Schools may also substitute a nondairy beverage for fluid milk for students who have an identified medical or other special dietary need (on receipt of a written statement from a medical authority or a student's parent or legal guardian).
The bill eliminates the exceptions and documentation requirements. Instead, schools participating in the school lunch program must offer all students a plant-based milk option that is consistent with (1) the most recent U.S. Dietary Guidelines, or (2) USDA-established nutritional standards if the milk is not included under those guidelines.
Cosponsors (2)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Kennedy | R LA (original cosponsor) 2025-04-01 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-04-01 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 1236 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1236?
S. 1236 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: FISCAL Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1236 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).