EATS Act of 2025

The bill proposes significant changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by removing eligibility barriers for students . Its primary goal is to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to ensure that students, including those in higher education, are not automatically disqualified from receiving vital nutrition assistance. This legislative effort aims to address food insecurity among the student population. Specifically, the bill strikes provisions in the Food and Nutrition Act that currently impose strict conditions on student participation in SNAP. It removes the subsection that outlines specific requirements for students in higher education to be eligible, effectively broadening access. Additionally, the bill includes conforming amendments across various sections of the Food and Nutrition Act and other related statutes to reflect these changes. These amendments ensure consistency in the legal framework after the student eligibility rules are revised. The provisions of this bill are set to take effect on January 2, 2026, allowing time for implementation.