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- H.R.3718
H.R.3718: Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 11, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to collect data on the food and housing insecurity of college students. Specifically, ED must add questions that measure rates of food and housing insecurity to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. In addition, ED must collect data on student eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| July 11, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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| July 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Jahana Hayes (D-Conn.) |