Closing the College Hunger Gap Act
This bill requires the U.S. Department of Education to proactively notify eligible college students about potential access to SNAP (food stamp) benefits. It targets students with a negative or zero student aid index (SAI) who file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Department must send annual written and electronic notices explaining SNAP eligibility and providing state contact information for applying. The bill also mandates consultation between the Education and Agriculture Departments to design these notifications. This is a policy change focused on improving access to nutrition assistance for low-income students already enrolled in college.
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Introduced Jan 28, 2025
Last action Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 28, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Jan 28, 2025
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1 primary · 36 co-sponsors
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Jahana Hayes
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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
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Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
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Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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Danny K. Davis
DDemocratic
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Debbie Dingell
DDemocratic
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Delia C. Ramirez
DDemocratic
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Dina Titus
DDemocratic
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
DDemocratic
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Gabe Amo
DDemocratic
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George Whitesides
DDemocratic
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