Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 May 2021): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
What this bill does
The Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act, H.R. 3362, would require colleges and universities receiving federal work-study grants to notify students participating in these programs about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This notification, to be developed by the Secretaries of Education and Agriculture, would explain how to get more information, confirm eligibility, and access benefits. It would also include details on SNAP eligibility requirements and contact information for local SNAP offices, and serve as proof of work-study participation to help students qualify for SNAP.
This bill specifically affects students who receive federal work-study assistance. It aims to provide them with information about another federal program, SNAP, which assists with food purchasing. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2021 and referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. It did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress and its current status is "Introduced."
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Official summary
Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) 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
20 May 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3362 do?
- The Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act, H.R. 3362, would require colleges and universities receiving federal work-study grants to notify students participating in these programs about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This notification, to be developed by the Secretaries of Education and Agriculture, would explain how to get more information, confirm eligibility, and access benefits. It would also include details on SNAP eligibility requirements and contact information for local SNAP offices, and serve as proof of work-study participation to help students qualify for SNAP. This bill specifically affects students who receive federal work-study assistance. It aims to provide them with information about another federal program, SNAP, which assists with food purchasing. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2021 and referred to the Committee on Education and Labor. It did not receive a vote in the previous session of Congress and its current status is "Introduced."
- Has H.R. 3362 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3362. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3362?
- H.R. 3362 was sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), with 35 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3362?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (20 May 2021).
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