Hot Meals for College Students Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (17 Sep 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
What this bill does
The Hot Meals for College Students Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it aims to allow benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to be used for purchasing prepared meals at dining facilities located on college campuses. This would apply to meals sold by the college itself or by authorized third-party food service providers operating on campus.
This legislation would affect college students who are part of eligible households certified to receive SNAP benefits. Such students would be able to use their benefits to buy on-campus meals, excluding alcohol, tobacco, and nonfood items. The bill also outlines restrictions, preventing SNAP benefits from being used for meal plans, stored-value accounts, or outstanding student account balances.
The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. If passed by the Senate and then the House of Representatives, it would go to the President for signature into law. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations within one year of enactment and conduct a study on the use of SNAP benefits for on-campus meals, with a report due two years after enactment.
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Timeline
17 Sep 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Common questions
- What does S. 5429 do?
- The Hot Meals for College Students Act of 2026, introduced in the Senate, would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008. Specifically, it aims to allow benefits from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to be used for purchasing prepared meals at dining facilities located on college campuses. This would apply to meals sold by the college itself or by authorized third-party food service providers operating on campus. This legislation would affect college students who are part of eligible households certified to receive SNAP benefits. Such students would be able to use their benefits to buy on-campus meals, excluding alcohol, tobacco, and nonfood items. The bill also outlines restrictions, preventing SNAP benefits from being used for meal plans, stored-value accounts, or outstanding student account balances. The bill has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. If passed by the Senate and then the House of Representatives, it would go to the President for signature into law. The bill requires the Secretary of Agriculture to issue regulations within one year of enactment and conduct a study on the use of SNAP benefits for on-campus meals, with a report due two years after enactment.
- Has S. 5429 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5429. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5429?
- S. 5429 was sponsored by Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5429?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (17 Sep 2026).
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