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College Student Basic Needs Act: Access to Food, Housing, and Benefits

This legislation aims to connect college students with essential federal assistance programs like food stamps and housing aid. It mandates that students applying for federal financial aid be automatically informed of their potential eligibility for over a dozen basic needs programs. Furthermore, colleges will receive grants to develop and implement programs that directly address student hunger, housing insecurity, and lack of other basic necessities like childcare and healthcare.
Key points
Students applying for financial aid will receive automatic notification of potential eligibility for federal benefits (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid, Child Tax Credit).
Colleges can receive up to $1 million in implementation grants over five years to build infrastructure and programs to provide subsidized food, temporary housing, and childcare access.
The law prioritizes grant funding for community colleges and minority-serving institutions, especially those with a high percentage of low-income students (Pell Grant recipients).
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Print number: 118_HR_9669
Sponsor: Rep. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35]
Process start date: 2024-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

BASIC Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_9669.

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 2024-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Students applying for financial aid will receive automatic notification of potential eligibility for federal benefits (e.g., SNAP, Medicaid, Child Tax Credit).
  • Colleges can receive up to $1 million in implementation grants over five years to build infrastructure and programs to provide subsidized food, temporary housing, and childcare access.
  • The law prioritizes grant funding for community colleges and minority-serving institutions, especially those with a high percentage of low-income students (Pell Grant recipients).
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. Torres, Norma J. [D-CA-35].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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