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H.R. 5591

Student Food Security Act of 2021

Student Food Security Act of 2021

This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and establishes programs to address food insecurity among college students.

Specifically, the bill permanently modifies the eligibility requirements to allow additional college students to receive SNAP benefits, and it establishes a demonstration program to allow college students to use SNAP benefits on college campuses instead of meal plans.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5](D-CT)Sponsor
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  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

    Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture
  2. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

    Agriculture Committee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Student Food Security Act of 2021 — Informed