S. 4518: Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026
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 | 2026-05-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 19 |
| Latest action | 2026-05-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-01 |
Summary
An official summary for this measure has not been published by Congress. The full text is available on congress.gov.
Cosponsors (19)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Elizabeth Warren | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Andy Kim | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Martin Heinrich | D NM (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| Ruben Gallego | D AZ (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2026-05-13 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 4518?
S. 4518 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 4518 are available on congress.gov.
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