EATS Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 Jul 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
The EATS Act of 2021, introduced in the Senate, proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it aims to change how eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is determined for individuals attending institutions of higher education. The bill seeks to treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work for the purpose of determining SNAP eligibility.
This legislation would affect students attending colleges and universities. By making their attendance equivalent to work for SNAP eligibility purposes, the bill could broaden access to this food assistance program for this group. The changes proposed by the bill are intended to take effect on January 2, 2022.
Currently, the EATS Act of 2021 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Its next step would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could involve hearings, markups, or amendments, before potentially being reported to the full Senate for consideration.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2021 or the EATS Act of 2021
This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to students attending institutions of higher education.
Timeline
28 Jul 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 2515 do?
- The EATS Act of 2021, introduced in the Senate, proposes to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it aims to change how eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is determined for individuals attending institutions of higher education. The bill seeks to treat attendance at an institution of higher education the same as work for the purpose of determining SNAP eligibility. This legislation would affect students attending colleges and universities. By making their attendance equivalent to work for SNAP eligibility purposes, the bill could broaden access to this food assistance program for this group. The changes proposed by the bill are intended to take effect on January 2, 2022. Currently, the EATS Act of 2021 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Its next step would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could involve hearings, markups, or amendments, before potentially being reported to the full Senate for consideration.
- Has S. 2515 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 2515. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 2515?
- S. 2515 was sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2515?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (28 Jul 2021).
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