H.R. 8798

Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026

Sponsor: Ilhan Omar

103 cosponsors
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I School Breakfast Program

II School Lunch Program

III Elementary and Secondary Education Data

IV Amendments to Other Programs and Laws

Sec. 401. Supplemental nutrition assistance program

(a) Agreement for direct certification

(1) In general. Section 11 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020) is amended—

(A) by striking subsection (u); and

(B) by redesignating subsections (v) through (x) as subsections (u) through (w), respectively.

(2) Conforming amendments. Section 11(e) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2020(e)) is amended—

(A) in paragraph (8)(F), by striking or subsection (u); and

(B) in paragraph (26)(B), by striking (x) and inserting (w).

(b) Nutrition education and obesity prevention grant program. Section 28(a) of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2036a(a)) is amended by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:

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(1) an individual eligible for benefits under this Act;