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S.2143: College Student Hunger Act of 2019
About This Bill
- Introduced July 17, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 17, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
5 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - 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 |
|---|---|
| July 17, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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| July 17, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) |