United States 116th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

HR 3718 — Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to collect data on the food and housing insecurity of college students. Specifically, ED must add questions that measure rates of food and housing insecurity to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. In addition, ED must collect data on student eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). ED must also provide students with contact information for the state agency that administers SNAP in their state.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill adds requirements for informing students about their potential eligibility for SNAP benefits.

  • 20 U.S.C. 1090

    (i) Information on SNAP Eligibility.--(1) In general.--For each year for which a student described in paragraph (2) submits a form described in subsection (a), the Secretary shall send to such student information regarding potential eligibility for assistance under, and application process for, the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) in written and electronic form. Both the written and electronic communication shall include contact information for the State agency responsible for administering the supplemental nutrition assistance program in the State in which the student resides. (2) Students.--A student is described in this paragraph if the student has an expected family contribution equal to zero for the year.

    This adds a new requirement for the Secretary of Education to inform eligible students about SNAP benefits.

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 3718 do?
Closing the College Hunger Gap Act of 2019 This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to collect data on the food and housing insecurity of college students. Specifically, ED must add questions that measure rates of food and housing insecurity to the National Postsecondary Student Aid Study. In addition, ED must collect data on student eligibility under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). ED must also provide students with contact information for the state agency that administers SNAP in their state.
Who sponsors HR 3718?
HR 3718 is sponsored by Hayes, Jahana (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 3718?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 3718?
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