Bills · S 3669
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 3669Agriculture and Food
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
INTRO JAN 15· LAST ACTION JAN 15
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to diversify the food options available to students in school cafeterias, focusing on plant-based meals which can offer nutritional benefits and address various dietary needs or preferences. If it becomes law, it could lead to more children having access to plant-based choices, potentially improving public health outcomes and promoting more sustainable eating habits from a young age. It also supports specific segments of the agricultural community by encouraging schools to purchase from local, organic, and underserved farmers.
Without this bill, schools would not have dedicated federal grant funding to establish or expand plant-based meal programs, meaning such options would likely remain limited to districts with local funding or initiatives. The bill's passage could influence future school meal policies by providing data on the feasibility, acceptance, and impact of widespread plant-based meal offerings.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a pilot program to award grants to eligible school food authorities to provide 100 percent plant-based food and milk options.
This creates the mechanism for schools to receive federal funding specifically for plant-based meal initiatives.
PROVISION 02
Defines "100 percent plant-based food option" as a meal or component that includes a federal meat alternate but contains no animal products or byproducts.
This sets clear guidelines for what constitutes a plant-based meal under the program, ensuring nutritional standards are met without animal ingredients.
PROVISION 03
Allows grant funds to be used for professional development training for food service personnel, procurement from certain agricultural producers, and student education.
This ensures schools have the resources not only to offer plant-based meals but also to train staff and educate students on these options, while supporting specific farmer groups.
PROVISION 04
Prioritizes grants for school food authorities serving a high proportion of children eligible for free or reduced price meals and those incorporating organically produced plant-based options.
This targets the program's benefits towards schools with greater need and encourages sustainable and healthy food sourcing.
PROVISION 05
Requires grant recipients to keep records and submit annual reports on the plant-based options served, and the Secretary to report findings to Congress.
This ensures accountability and provides data to evaluate the program's effectiveness and inform future policy decisions.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJAN 15
Introduced in Senate
JAN 15
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 3669
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJan 15, 2026
Last actionJan 15, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE, NUTRITION, AND FORESTRY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026
Senate BillS 3669Agriculture and Food
Plant-Powered School Meals Pilot Act
INTRODUCED JAN 15, 2026· LAST ACTION JAN 15, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
9 min
COSPONSORS
3
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