SAMDT 4884 — To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs.

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SCONRES 33 — A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.

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APR 22, 2026

“Amendment SA 4884 ruled out of order by the chair.”

what this changes

The parent bill sets the government's spending framework for the next decade. This amendment creates a procedural rule that would block certain fast-track budget bills if they do not include more money for school lunch programs or expand the number of children who can participate in them.

WHY IT MATTERS

This amendment makes it much more difficult for Congress to pass large-scale economic legislation without also addressing student nutrition. It effectively ties the success of major budget bills to the expansion of federal school meal programs.

WHO IS AFFECTED

This most directly affects families with school-aged children and school districts, as it creates a legislative requirement to prioritize increased funding or eligibility for school breakfasts and lunches.

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SCONRES 33PASSED BOTH

A concurrent resolution setting forth the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2026 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2027 through 2035.

Establishes a $5.5 trillion federal budget for 2026 and sets the stage for fast-track legislation to expand military spending and increase deportations of violent offenders.AI-written

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KEY POINTS

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Creates a procedural hurdle known as a point of order

It allows any member of Congress to object to and potentially stop a budget bill that fails to increase support for school meals.

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Targets 'reconciliation' legislation specifically

Reconciliation is a powerful, fast-track process often used for major economic changes, and this rule ensures school meals are part of that conversation.

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Requires an increase in funding or participation

It prevents lawmakers from using the fast-track budget process to pass bills that keep school meal funding the same or reduce it.

GLOSSARY

Point of Order: A formal objection raised by a lawmaker during a session that a specific rule is being violated, which can delay or stop a bill from passing.
Reconciliation: A special legislative process that allows certain budget-related bills to pass the Senate with a simple majority rather than the usual 60 votes.

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APR 22

Amendment SA 4884 ruled out of order by the chair.

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APR 22

Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to amendment SA 4884, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, rejected in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 48 - 50. Record Vote Number: 93.

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APR 22

Point of order that the amendment violates section 305(b)(2) of the CBA raised in Senate with respect to amendment SA 4884.

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APR 22

Amendment SA 4884 proposed by Senator Hirono. (consideration: CR S1909)

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To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs.

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To create a point of order against reconciliation legislation that would not increase Federal funding for or participation in school meal programs.

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