Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (11 Oct 2019): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
What this bill does
This bill, H.R. 4637, also known as the Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act, proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. Specifically, it would require institutions of higher education that receive federal work-study grants to notify students participating in these programs about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
The notification would inform students about how to get more information, confirm eligibility, and access SNAP benefits. The U.S. Departments of Education and Agriculture would jointly develop this notification. It would also need to include information on eligibility requirements, and where possible, be specific to the student's state of residence with local office contact details. Students receiving work-study would be provided with an official document to help demonstrate their SNAP eligibility.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2019 during the 116th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. The bill did not advance further and did not receive a vote in that congressional session.
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Official summary
Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHE) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student receiving work-study assistance that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.
Timeline
11 Oct 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4637 do?
- This bill, H.R. 4637, also known as the Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act, proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. Specifically, it would require institutions of higher education that receive federal work-study grants to notify students participating in these programs about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The notification would inform students about how to get more information, confirm eligibility, and access SNAP benefits. The U.S. Departments of Education and Agriculture would jointly develop this notification. It would also need to include information on eligibility requirements, and where possible, be specific to the student's state of residence with local office contact details. Students receiving work-study would be provided with an official document to help demonstrate their SNAP eligibility. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in October 2019 during the 116th Congress. It was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. The bill did not advance further and did not receive a vote in that congressional session.
- Has H.R. 4637 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 4637. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4637?
- H.R. 4637 was sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4637?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (11 Oct 2019).
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