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Food AllergyPendingFederal Checked 8/9/2026 Official Source

FISCAL Act (Freedom in School Cafeterias and Lunches Act)

United States S. 1236 2025 Co-sponsors: Sen. John Kennedy [R-LA], Sen. Cory A. Booker [D-NJ]
Fetterman, John
Primary Sponsor
Sen. John Fetterman [D-PA]
Co-sponsors: Sen. John Kennedy [R-LA], Sen. Cory A. Booker [D-NJ]
food allergylactose intolerancefood safety

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Source AgencyU.S. Congress (Library of Congress)
Last Updated2026-08-09
Last Verified2026-08-09
Verified ByPolicyPantry Research System
Official Source URL https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1236 Link Unconfirmed — this source may not match this law (Blocked)

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Last checked: 2026-11-04 Confidence: 100/100 approved

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Summary

Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to require schools to offer plant-based milk alternatives alongside cow's milk. The bill aims to accommodate students with lactose intolerance or dairy allergies and ensures non-dairy beverages meet nutritional standards.

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Core Patient Populations

[object Object] Food Allergyfood allergylactose intolerancefood safety

People with food allergies — including children, students, and their families.

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Legislative Timeline

Legislative Session119th Congress
Introduced2025-04-01
CommitteeSenate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry
Passed House
Passed Senate
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