Summer Meals and Learning Act Legislation by Sen. Merkley Analyzed
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
2026-08-14
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Summer Meals and Learning Act, originally introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on August 6, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to establish a new federal grant program that supports state libraries in keeping educational resources open during summer months for children enrolled in school summer lunch programs.
The legislation addresses a critical gap in summer education and literacy by ensuring that students . . .
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Summer Meals and Learning Act, originally introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on August 6, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to establish a new federal grant program that supports state libraries in keeping educational resources open during summer months for children enrolled in school summer lunch programs.
The legislation addresses a critical gap in summer education and literacy by ensuring that students . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com