Purpose and Summary

Chamber: House

Introduced date: 2025-01-28

Bill 119 hr 777, also known as the "Higher Education Act Amendment," aims to make it easier for students who are struggling financially to access assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The bill proposes that the Secretary of Education must provide information to students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) about their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits. The bill seeks to address the issue of food insecurity among college students by ensuring that those in need are aware of the resources available to them. By requiring the Secretary of Education to send information about SNAP eligibility to certain students, the bill aims to increase access to food assistance for those who may not be aware of their eligibility. In addition to providing information about SNAP benefits, the bill also includes provisions for other purposes related to higher education and student financial aid. Overall, the goal of Bill 119 hr 777 is to support students in need and ensure that they have access to the resources necessary to succeed in their academic pursuits.

Recent Activity

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Alternative Names

To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to require the Secretary of Education to send to certain students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid information regarding potential eligibility for assistance under the supplemental nutrition assistance program under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, and for other purposes.

Associated Legislation

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Potential Impact

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Sponsors and Supporters

Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

Cosponsors and Supporters

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]

Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7]

Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1]

Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4]

Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

Rep. Jackson, Jonathan L. [D-IL-1]

Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

Rep. Sánchez, Linda T. [D-CA-38]

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7]

Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12]

Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]

Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17]

Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2]

Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

Del. Plaskett, Stacey E. [D-VI-At Large]

Rep. Ramirez, Delia C. [D-IL-3]

Committees and Subcommittees

Education and Workforce Committee

Variations and Revisions

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