EATS Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-08-16T08:05:27Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4797 EATS Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Agriculture and Food. Stay informed on legislative developments.

8/16/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4797

The bill, titled "To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008," introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 4797 on July 29, 2025, aims to eliminate specific eligibility disqualifications hindering eligible students at higher education institutions from accessing the supplemental nutrition assistance program.

Congressional Summary of HR 4797

Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2025 or the EATS Act of 2025

This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain students.

Specifically, the bill removes the restriction on SNAP eligibility for students to allow otherwise eligible students who are attending institutions of higher education (IHEs) at least half time to participate in SNAP. Under current law, students 18-49 years old are restricted from participating in SNAP, with exceptions (e.g., caring for a child under the age of 6 or employed for at least 20 hours a week). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 temporarily exempted some students from certain SNAP eligibility requirements; these temporary student exemptions expired after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023.

Further, the bill provides that students enrolled at least half time in a recognized school, training program, or IHE constitute individual households (not residents of institutions) and may be eligible for SNAP benefits. (Participation in SNAP is limited to households.)

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Current Status of Bill HR 4797

Bill HR 4797 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 29, 2025. Bill HR 4797 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 29, 2025. Bill HR 4797's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of July 29, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4797

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

263

Democrat Cosponsors

263

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4797

Primary Policy Focus

Agriculture and Food

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4797

To amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to remove certain eligibility disqualifications that restrict otherwise eligible students enrolled in institutions of higher education from participating in the supplemental nutrition assistance program, and for other purposes.

Comments

Blake Diaz

612

5 months ago

I'm not sure how this will impact me and my community. Can someone explain more about it?

Ander Glass

589

5 months ago

I heard about this new bill, and I think it's called the EATS Act of 2025. It's supposed to do something with food and agriculture, but I'm not exactly sure what it all entails. It's sad that I don't have all the details, but I hope it's something that will benefit our country. Can't wait to learn more about it!