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To allow certain students certain students, including those who have a student aid index equal to or less than zero, to qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
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Summary of Bill HR 8246
H.R. 8246, introduced in the 119th Congress on April 9, 2026, aims to enable specific students, particularly those with a student aid index of zero or lower, to be eligible for benefits under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program as per the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
Current Status of Bill HR 8246
Bill HR 8246 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2026. Bill HR 8246 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2026. Bill HR 8246's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. as of April 9, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8246
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
15Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8246
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8246
To allow certain students certain students, including those who have a student aid index equal to or less than zero, to qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
To allow certain students certain students, including those who have a student aid index equal to or less than zero, to qualify for supplemental nutrition assistance program benefits under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8246
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