Washington, May 18 -- Congresswoman Gwen Moore issued the following press release:
Rep. Gwen Moore, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Rep. Ilhan Omar and Rep. McGovern introduced legislation to end child hunger in the United States. The Universal School Meals Program Act of 2026 would offer free breakfast, lunch, dinner, and a snack to every student in America - regardless of income - and eliminate school meal debt while incentivizing local food in schools.
"Millions of families already face hunger in this country. But with Republicans cutting SNAP and families struggling with the high cost of living, it is even more urgent that we pass the Universal School Meals Program Act," said Rep. Gwen Moore. Congress can and should help end child hunger...