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Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

USA119th CongressHR-777| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (32)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to address food insecurity among college students by requiring the Secretary of Education to inform certain students about potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) . Specifically, this information must be sent to students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a negative or zero Student Aid Index for the year. The communication, which will be provided in both written and electronic formats, must detail the SNAP application process and include contact information for the State agency administering SNAP in the student's state of residence. To ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of these materials, the Secretary of Education is mandated to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture and other applicable Federal or State agencies during their design. This initiative aims to connect financially vulnerable students with vital food assistance resources.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3718
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5222
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7416
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3718
    Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5222
    Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7416
    Closing the College Hunger Gap Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Education

Food assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations

Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

USA119th CongressHR-777| House 
| Updated: 1/28/2025
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to address food insecurity among college students by requiring the Secretary of Education to inform certain students about potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) . Specifically, this information must be sent to students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and have a negative or zero Student Aid Index for the year. The communication, which will be provided in both written and electronic formats, must detail the SNAP application process and include contact information for the State agency administering SNAP in the student's state of residence. To ensure the effectiveness and accuracy of these materials, the Secretary of Education is mandated to consult with the Secretary of Agriculture and other applicable Federal or State agencies during their design. This initiative aims to connect financially vulnerable students with vital food assistance resources.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-3718
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-5222
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7416
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act
Jan 28, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 28, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-3718
    Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-5222
    Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7416
    Closing the College Hunger Gap Act


  • January 28, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 28, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Jahana Hayes

Jahana Hayes

Democratic Representative

Connecticut

Cosponsors (32)
Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Laura Friedman (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)William R. Keating (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)George Whitesides (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Food assistance and reliefGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHigher educationNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations