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H.R.3875: College Student Hunger Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Sept. 28, 2017
- Latest Major Action Oct. 26, 2017
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
38 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 28, 2017
Bill Summary
College Student Hunger Act of 2017 This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of students to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to include individuals enrolled in an institution of higher education who: (1) have an expected family contribution of zero, as determined by the procedures established the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA);...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Oct. 26, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
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| Sept. 28, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
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| Sept. 28, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Al Lawson (D-Fla.) |