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Introduced
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
In Committee
05/09/2023
05/09/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to remove certain eligibility disqualifications that restrict otherwise eligible students from participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2023 or the EATS Act of 2023, amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to remove certain eligibility disqualifications that restrict otherwise eligible students from participating in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, it adds individuals who are bona fide students enrolled at least half-time in any recognized school, training program, or institution of higher education to the definition of a household for SNAP purposes, and removes the provision that previously excluded most students enrolled in higher education from SNAP eligibility unless they met specific requirements. The bill also makes conforming amendments to other sections of the Food and Nutrition Act and related laws to align with these changes.
Committee Categories
Agriculture and Natural Resources
Sponsors (15)
Kirsten Gillibrand (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Laphonza Butler (D),
Bob Casey (D),
John Fetterman (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (on 05/09/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1488/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1488/BILLS-118s1488is.pdf |
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