Student Food Security Act of 2021

12/30/2022, 7:18 AM

Student Food Security Act of 2021

This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and establishes programs to address food insecurity among college students.

Specifically, the bill permanently modifies the eligibility requirements to allow additional college students to receive SNAP benefits, and it establishes a demonstration program to allow college students to use SNAP benefits on college campuses instead of meal plans.

Bill 117 hr 5591, also known as the Student Food Security Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing food insecurity among students. The bill seeks to provide funding for schools to offer free meals to all students, regardless of their income level. This would help ensure that no student goes hungry while at school.

Additionally, the Student Food Security Act of 2021 includes provisions for expanding access to nutritious meals for students during weekends, holidays, and school breaks. This is important as many students rely on school meals as their primary source of nutrition, and may struggle to access food outside of school hours.

The bill also aims to increase awareness and participation in existing federal nutrition programs, such as the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. By doing so, more students would be able to benefit from these programs and receive the nourishment they need to thrive academically. Overall, the Student Food Security Act of 2021 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of food insecurity among students in the United States. By providing funding for free meals, expanding access to nutritious food, and increasing participation in federal nutrition programs, the bill aims to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in school and beyond.
Congress
117

Number
HR - 5591

Introduced on
2021-10-15

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

10/15/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Student Food Security Act of 2021

This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and establishes programs to address food insecurity among college students.

Specifically, the bill permanently modifies the eligibility requirements to allow additional college students to receive SNAP benefits, and it establishes a demonstration program to allow college students to use SNAP benefits on college campuses instead of meal plans.

Bill 117 hr 5591, also known as the Student Food Security Act of 2021, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of addressing food insecurity among students. The bill seeks to provide funding for schools to offer free meals to all students, regardless of their income level. This would help ensure that no student goes hungry while at school.

Additionally, the Student Food Security Act of 2021 includes provisions for expanding access to nutritious meals for students during weekends, holidays, and school breaks. This is important as many students rely on school meals as their primary source of nutrition, and may struggle to access food outside of school hours.

The bill also aims to increase awareness and participation in existing federal nutrition programs, such as the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program. By doing so, more students would be able to benefit from these programs and receive the nourishment they need to thrive academically. Overall, the Student Food Security Act of 2021 is a comprehensive piece of legislation that seeks to address the issue of food insecurity among students in the United States. By providing funding for free meals, expanding access to nutritious food, and increasing participation in federal nutrition programs, the bill aims to ensure that all students have the opportunity to succeed in school and beyond.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to expand the eligibility of students to participate in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, establish college student food insecurity demonstration programs, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Agriculture and Food

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Latest Summary8/15/2022

Student Food Security Act of 2021

This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and establishes programs to address food insecurity among college students.

Specifically, the bill permanently modifies ...


Latest Action10/22/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.