# 116-hr-6756: End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 2020

116-hr-6756, End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] (D-OH); status Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (as of 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-6756
- Congress: 116
- Title: End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 2020
- Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
- Introduced: 2020-05-08
- Sponsor: Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11] (D-OH)
- Cosponsors: 2
- Policy area: Agriculture and Food
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

End Pandemic Hunger for College Students Act of 2020 This bill expands the eligibility of certain low-income students at institutions of higher education to participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program) during the COVID-19 public health emergency. Eligibility for SNAP benefits shall not be limited for an individual who as of March 1, 2020, or anytime in the prior 30 days, was enrolled at least half-time in an institution of higher education and participating in SNAP. The Department of Agriculture (USDA) may temporarily adjust eligibility standards under SNAP through national guidance or by request of a state for individuals who are enrolled in an institution of higher education in any state affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. Additionally, USDA must approve a state's request to adjust the eligibility standards under SNAP for such individuals who (1) are members of certain households who are otherwise eligible to participate in SNAP, or (2) had an expected family contribution equal to zero in the most recent academic year. The temporary eligibility standards shall be in effect (1) for initial applications under SNAP until 90 days after the COVID-19 public health emergency is lifted, and (2) until the first recertification of a household beginning no earlier than 90 days after such public health emergency is lifted. USDA must provide guidance to states on the temporary student eligibility requirements and state options within 10 days of this bill's enactment.

## Cosponsors (2)

- Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1] (D-OR), 2020-05-12T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] (D-VA), 2020-05-08T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-8782: Keeping All Students Safe Act
- 116-hr-8691: Save Education Jobs Act
- 116-hr-8294: National Apprenticeship Act of 2020
- 116-hr-8015: Delivering for America Act
- 116-hr-7887: Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act
- 116-hr-7700: COVID–19 Mine Worker Protection Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-6756 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6756)

## Related
- [116-hr-8782: Keeping All Students Safe Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8782)
- [116-hr-8691: Save Education Jobs Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8691)
- [116-hr-8294: National Apprenticeship Act of 2020](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8294)
- [116-hr-8015: Delivering for America Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-8015)
- [116-hr-7887: Pandemic Child Hunger Prevention Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7887)
- [116-hr-7700: COVID–19 Mine Worker Protection Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7700)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-6756 (as of 2025-11-18).