119th Congress · House bill · Last action May 13, 2026
H.R. 8798In CommitteeAgriculture and Food
Democrats propose universal free school meals for all students
Sponsor: Rep. Omar, Ilhan (D-MN)98 cosponsorsIntroduced May 13, 2026
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May 13
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Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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May 13
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 13
May 13
May 13
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 13
May 13
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Introduced in House
May 13
May 13
May 13
Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
May 13
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 13
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 13
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
May 13
Introduced in House
May 13
Introduced in House
All 30 cosponsors
30 Democrats · 0 Republicans
Democrats (30)
McGovern, James P.MA-02
Moore, GwenWI-04
Aguilar, PeteCA-33
Amo, GabeRI-01
Ansari, YassaminAZ-03
Auchincloss, JakeMA-04
Beatty, JoyceOH-03
Bell, WesleyMO-01
Bonamici, SuzanneOR-01
Brownley, JuliaCA-26
Budzinski, NikkiIL-13
Carson, AndréIN-07
Carter, Troy A.LA-02
Casar, GregTX-35
Casten, SeanIL-06
Castor, KathyFL-14
Chu, JudyCA-28
Cohen, SteveTN-09
Craig, AngieMN-02
DelBene, Suzan K.WA-01
DeSaulnier, MarkCA-10
Dexter, MaxineOR-03
Dingell, DebbieMI-06
Evans, DwightPA-03
Friedman, LauraCA-30
Frost, MaxwellFL-10
Garamendi, JohnCA-08
Garcia, Sylvia R.TX-29
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