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Introduced
07/28/2021
07/28/2021
In Committee
07/28/2021
07/28/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work for the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance pro- gram.
AI Summary
This bill, the Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2021 (EATS Act of 2021), proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work for the purpose of determining eligibility to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, the bill would allow individuals attending an institution of higher education to be considered as meeting the work requirement for SNAP eligibility, in addition to those who are employed. The changes would take effect on January 2, 2022.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (9)
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)*,
Cory Booker (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 07/28/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/2515/all-info | 07/29/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2515/BILLS-117s2515is.pdf | 08/06/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s2515/BILLS-117s2515is.pdf.pdf | 08/06/2021 |
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