Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Jun 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
H.R. 3943, the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act, would require colleges and universities that receive federal work-study grants to notify students receiving this assistance about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This notification, developed by the Secretaries of Education and Agriculture, would explain SNAP eligibility requirements and how to apply.
The bill specifically affects students receiving federal work-study or those eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. It aims to inform them about a provision in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 that allows participation in SNAP for certain students, providing them with documentation to confirm eligibility. The Secretaries of Education and Agriculture would also issue guidance to states and institutions on identifying and communicating with potentially eligible students.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 12, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it has just been introduced, it must go through the committee process and then be passed by both the House and the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
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Timeline
12 Jun 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 3943 do?
- H.R. 3943, the Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act, would require colleges and universities that receive federal work-study grants to notify students receiving this assistance about their potential eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This notification, developed by the Secretaries of Education and Agriculture, would explain SNAP eligibility requirements and how to apply. The bill specifically affects students receiving federal work-study or those eligible for a Federal Pell Grant. It aims to inform them about a provision in the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 that allows participation in SNAP for certain students, providing them with documentation to confirm eligibility. The Secretaries of Education and Agriculture would also issue guidance to states and institutions on identifying and communicating with potentially eligible students. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 12, 2025, and has been referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce. As it has just been introduced, it must go through the committee process and then be passed by both the House and the Senate before it could be sent to the President to be signed into law.
- Has H.R. 3943 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 3943. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 3943?
- H.R. 3943 was sponsored by Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), with 38 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 3943?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (12 Jun 2025).
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