End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 2020
Latest action (8 May 2020): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 6756, the End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 2020, would temporarily change eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as they apply to college students during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It would remove the usual student eligibility restrictions under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 for individuals who, as of March 1, 2020 or within the prior 30 days, were enrolled at least half-time in higher education and receiving SNAP benefits. It also lets state SNAP agencies request, or the Secretary of Agriculture issue, broader adjustments to student eligibility standards, with certain requests—such as those involving students with an expected family contribution of $0—required to be approved.
The bill primarily affects low-income college students receiving or applying for SNAP, state SNAP agencies, and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Education, which would be required to issue guidance and coordinate outreach to students and financial aid applicants. The relaxed eligibility rules would remain in effect until roughly 90 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends, with the Agriculture Department required to publicly post related guidance and state requests.
The bill was introduced on May 8, 2020, by Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) and referred to the House Committees on Agriculture and on Education and Labor. It did not receive a vote and did not become law before the 116th Congress ended.
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Official summary
End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 2020
This bill expands the eligibility of certain low-income students at institutions of higher education to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) during the COVID-19 public health emergency.
Eligibility for SNAP benefits shall not be limited for an individual who as of March 1, 2020, or anytime in the prior 30 days, was enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education and participating in SNAP.
The Department of Agriculture (USDA) may temporarily adjust eligibility standards under SNAP through national guidance or by request of a state for individuals who are enrolled in an institution of higher education in any state affected by the outbreak of COVID-19.
Additionally, USDA must approve a state's request to adjust the eligibility standards under SNAP for such individuals who (1) are members of certain households who are otherwise eligible to participate in SNAP, or (2) had an expected family contribution equal to zero in the most recent academic year.
The temporary eligibility standards shall be in effect (1) for initial applications under SNAP until 90 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency is lifted, and (2) until the first recertification of a household beginning no earlier than 90 days after such public health emergency is lifted.
USDA must provide guidance to states on the temporary student eligibility requirements and state options within 10 days of this bill's enactment.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6756 do?
- H.R. 6756, the End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 2020, would temporarily change eligibility rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as they apply to college students during the COVID-19 public health emergency. It would remove the usual student eligibility restrictions under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 for individuals who, as of March 1, 2020 or within the prior 30 days, were enrolled at least half-time in higher education and receiving SNAP benefits. It also lets state SNAP agencies request, or the Secretary of Agriculture issue, broader adjustments to student eligibility standards, with certain requests—such as those involving students with an expected family contribution of $0—required to be approved. The bill primarily affects low-income college students receiving or applying for SNAP, state SNAP agencies, and the U.S. Departments of Agriculture and Education, which would be required to issue guidance and coordinate outreach to students and financial aid applicants. The relaxed eligibility rules would remain in effect until roughly 90 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency ends, with the Agriculture Department required to publicly post related guidance and state requests. The bill was introduced on May 8, 2020, by Rep. Marcia Fudge (D-OH) and referred to the House Committees on Agriculture and on Education and Labor. It did not receive a vote and did not become law before the 116th Congress ended.
- Has H.R. 6756 become law?
- Not yet. As of 8 May 2020, H.R. 6756 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6756?
- H.R. 6756 was sponsored by Rep. Marcia Fudge [D-OH11, 2008-2021] (Democrat-OH), with 2 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6756?
- Introduced (8 May 2020).
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