H.R. 3115 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Universal School Meals Program Act of 2021
H.R. 3115 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on May 11, 2021, sponsored by Ilhan Omar with 94 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 11, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 94
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Ilhan Omar (D-MN). Co-sponsors: 94 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (Jul 22, 2021)
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- H.R. 421: Assuring You Uniform Dietary Assistance (AYUDA) Act of 2021
- S. 1251: Growing Climate Solutions Act of 2021
- H.R. 1861: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2021
- H.R. 1919: EATS Act of 2021
- H.R. 2244: Flexible Financing for Rural America Act
- H.R. 2349: ACRE Act
Committees
- Agriculture Committee
- Science, Space, and Technology Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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