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- H.R.3809
H.R.3809: College Student Hunger Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action Sept. 11, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 17, 2019
Bill Summary
College Student Hunger Act of 2019 This bill expands the eligibility of students at institutions of higher education to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). SNAP eligibility for students is expanded to include certain low-income students who (1) are employed a minimum of 10 hours per week (currently 20 hours) during the regular school year, (2) are eligible for a federal...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 11, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Al Lawson (D-Fla.) |