H.R. 4797 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
EATS Act of 2025
H.R. 4797 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Jul 29, 2025, sponsored by Jimmy Gomez with 141 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 29, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 141
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2025 or the EATS Act of 2025 This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain students. Specifically, the bill removes the restriction on SNAP eligibility for students to allow otherwise eligible students who are attending institutions of higher education (IHEs) at least half time to participate in SNAP.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jimmy Gomez (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 141 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 29, 2025
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture. (Jul 29, 2025)
More bills from Jimmy Gomez in the 119th Congress
Other Agriculture and Food bills in the 119th Congress
- S. 222: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
- S. 629: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
- H.R. 649: Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025
- H.R. 793: SNAP Benefits Fairness Act of 2025
- H.R. 1011: Emergency Conservation Program Improvement Act of 2025
- S. 1156: Food Secure Strikers Act of 2025
- H.R. 1326: DOE and USDA Interagency Research Act
- H.R. 1538: Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025
- H.R. 1661: SAFE Act of 2025
- H.R. 1719: Farm to Fly Act of 2025
Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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