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Introduced
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
In Committee
06/12/2025
06/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require institutions of higher education to provide notice to students receiving work-study assistance about potential eligibility for participation in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill addresses college student hunger by requiring higher education institutions that receive federal grants to proactively notify students receiving work-study assistance or Federal Pell Grants about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Specifically, the institutions must send an electronic notification developed jointly by the Departments of Education and Agriculture that provides details about SNAP eligibility requirements, including state-specific information and local application contact details. The notification must also include an official document confirming the student's work-study status, which can help the student demonstrate eligibility for SNAP benefits, as work-study participants are typically exempt from certain SNAP participation restrictions. The bill aims to increase awareness and access to nutrition assistance for college students who may be experiencing food insecurity by making the application process more transparent and providing targeted information about available support programs.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (38)
Suzanne Bonamici (D)*,
Becca Balint (D),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Joyce Beatty (D),
André Carson (D),
Kathy Castor (D),
Joe Courtney (D),
Jasmine Crockett (D),
Sharice Davids (D),
Mark DeSaulnier (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Dwight Evans (D),
John Garamendi (D),
Sara Jacobs (D),
Julie Johnson (D),
Bill Keating (D),
Raja Krishnamoorthi (D),
John Larson (D),
George Latimer (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Gwen Moore (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Scott Peters (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Jamie Raskin (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Mikie Sherrill (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Mark Takano (D),
Shri Thanedar (D),
Bennie Thompson (D),
Jill Tokuda (D),
Paul Tonko (D),
Nikema Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (on 06/12/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3943/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr3943/BILLS-119hr3943ih.pdf |
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