Bill > S2512

This bill proposes to expand student eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), a federal food assistance program that helps low-income individuals and families purchase food. Currently, many students are restricted from receiving SNAP benefits, but this legislation would remove those barriers by defining students enrolled at least half-time in schools, training programs, or higher education institutions as eligible household members for SNAP. The bill specifically eliminates previous restrictions that prevented most students from qualifying for food assistance, effectively broadening access to nutritional support for students. The changes would be implemented on January 2, 2026, and involve technical amendments to multiple sections of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, including modifying definitions, eligibility conditions, and cross-references in related legislation. These modifications aim to reduce food insecurity among students by making it easier for them to access SNAP benefits, recognizing that many students struggle with basic nutritional needs while pursuing their education.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2512/all-info