College Student Hunger Act of 2017
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Sep 28, 2017)
College Student Hunger Act of 2017
This bill amends the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of students to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) to include individuals enrolled in an institution of higher education who: (1) have an expected family contribution of zero, as determined by the procedures established the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA); or (2) are determined to be independent based on specified criteria included in the HEA.
What just happenedOct 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseSep 28, 2017
- Oct 26, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture - Sep 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Agriculture Committee - Sep 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Sep 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House