Food for Thought Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
The Food for Thought Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, proposes to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. It would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to certain colleges and universities. These institutions could then use the grant funds to establish programs providing free meals, including snacks, to low-income students.
The bill defines "eligible institutions of higher education" as those where at least 20 percent of undergraduate students receive Federal Pell Grants. It also outlines various types of "eligible entities" that could receive these grants, such as institutions with on-campus meal programs, food pantries, or consortia of institutions. The grants would be for up to two years, and recipients would need to report on their efforts to address food insecurity and their impact on student success.
This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Adam Schiff and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It has not yet moved past the introduction stage.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 5432 do?
- The Food for Thought Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, proposes to amend the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act. It would authorize the Secretary of Agriculture to award grants to certain colleges and universities. These institutions could then use the grant funds to establish programs providing free meals, including snacks, to low-income students. The bill defines "eligible institutions of higher education" as those where at least 20 percent of undergraduate students receive Federal Pell Grants. It also outlines various types of "eligible entities" that could receive these grants, such as institutions with on-campus meal programs, food pantries, or consortia of institutions. The grants would be for up to two years, and recipients would need to report on their efforts to address food insecurity and their impact on student success. This bill was introduced in the Senate by Senator Adam Schiff and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. It has not yet moved past the introduction stage.
- Has S. 5432 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5432. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5432?
- S. 5432 was sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5432?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (17 Sep 2026).
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