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Student Food Security: Expanding Access to Assistance Programs

This act aims to ease student access to food assistance programs like SNAP by broadening eligibility criteria. It also establishes pilot programs to reduce student food insecurity and improves data coordination among federal agencies to better identify students in need of support.
Key points
More students will be eligible for food assistance (SNAP), including those living in dorms and low-income students.
Colleges can test new ways to deliver SNAP benefits, such as for meals in campus dining halls.
Increased data sharing between federal agencies will help students learn about available support programs, including food, housing, and childcare assistance.
Colleges will receive grants for research and initiatives to reduce student food and housing insecurity.
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Print number: 117_HR_3100
Sponsor: Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]
Process start date: 2021-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Student Food Security Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3100.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • More students will be eligible for food assistance (SNAP), including those living in dorms and low-income students.
  • Colleges can test new ways to deliver SNAP benefits, such as for meals in campus dining halls.
  • Increased data sharing between federal agencies will help students learn about available support programs, including food, housing, and childcare assistance.
  • Colleges will receive grants for research and initiatives to reduce student food and housing insecurity.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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