H.R. 6272 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
College Student Hunger Act of 2021
H.R. 6272 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Dec 14, 2021, sponsored by Al Lawson, Jr. with 57 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Dec 14, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 57
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
College Student Hunger Act of 20 21 This bill modifies the eligibility requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to make additional students at institutions of higher education eligible for benefits.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Al Lawson, Jr. (D-FL). Co-sponsors: 57 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedDec 14, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (Jan 4, 2022)
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- H.R. 2349: ACRE Act
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