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S5318EducationIn Committee

A bill to create a new Federal grant program that provides grants to State libraries to allow schools with summer lunch programs to keep their libraries open for student use during the summer months.

Introduced
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
Last Action
Aug 6, 2026
11 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
4Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Funds grants to state libraries, allowing them to keep school libraries open during summer months for students. This helps schools with summer lunch programs provide additional resources to students.

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Sponsored By

Jeff Merkley
Democrat · Oregon · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 6, 2026
    Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR)
  2. Committee on Health
  3. Aug 6, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects students who participate in summer lunch programs, providing them with access to library resources during the summer. It also impacts state libraries and schools, which would receive funding to support extended library hours.

Cosponsors (4)

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