Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
This bill requires colleges to notify students receiving federal work-study aid about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It mandates that institutions send electronic notifications (via email or other digital means) to these students, explaining SNAP eligibility requirements, state-specific application processes, and including a document confirming their work-study status to satisfy SNAP eligibility rules. The bill directly affects undergraduate and graduate students participating in federal work-study programs who may qualify for food assistance but lack awareness of SNAP. The key mechanism is the standardized notification developed by the Education and Agriculture Departments, designed to streamline access to nutrition benefits for students facing food insecurity.
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Introduction
Jan 2023
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Introduced Jan 12, 2023
Last action Jan 12, 2023
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Jan 12, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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Jan 12, 2023
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1 primary · 86 co-sponsors
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Suzanne Bonamici
DDemocratic
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Adam Smith
DDemocratic
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Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
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André Carson
DDemocratic
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Andy Kim
DDemocratic
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Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
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Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
Co
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
Co
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
Co
Bennie G. Thompson
DDemocratic
Co
Betty McCollum
DDemocratic
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