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119-hr-3943119th CongressWALLET

Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act

Sponsored By: Representative Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

Introduced

Summary

Colleges must notify eligible students about possible SNAP benefits. This bill would require institutions that receive grants under this part to send electronic notices to students who are in work-study or eligible for Pell Grants explaining SNAP eligibility and how to apply.

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  • Students: Work-study recipients and Pell-eligible students would get a tailored electronic notice about potential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program eligibility, steps to confirm eligibility, and local office contact information.
  • Colleges: Institutions receiving grants would have to send the notices and include an official document showing work-study participation that can help students meet SNAP paperwork rules.
  • States and federal agencies: The Secretary of Education, working with the Secretary of Agriculture, would produce guidance for States and colleges on identifying likely eligible students and on communication best practices.

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Notify college students about SNAP

This bill would require colleges that get the grant to send an electronic notice to each eligible student. The notice would say the student may qualify for SNAP, explain how to get more information, and give contact details for the local SNAP office. Notices must include state-specific SNAP rules when practicable and a document confirming the student is a work-study or Pell-eligible student. The Department of Education, with the Agriculture Department, would also issue guidance to states and schools on finding and contacting students likely to be eligible.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

OR • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Carter, Troy A. [D-LA-2]

    LA • D

    Sponsored 10/5/2026

  • Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Dingell, Debbie [D-MI-6]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Doggett, Lloyd [D-TX-37]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Garamendi, John [D-CA-8]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Jacobs, Sara [D-CA-51]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Krishnamoorthi, Raja [D-IL-8]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]

    WI • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Mullin, Kevin [D-CA-15]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Peters, Scott H. [D-CA-50]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Salinas, Andrea [D-OR-6]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Smith, Adam [D-WA-9]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Strickland, Marilyn [D-WA-10]

    WA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

    MI • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2]

    MS • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Tokuda, Jill N. [D-HI-2]

    HI • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

    NJ • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3]

    PA • D

    Sponsored 6/17/2025

  • Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1]

    ME • D

    Sponsored 6/20/2025

  • Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3]

    KS • D

    Sponsored 6/23/2025

  • Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5]

    GA • D

    Sponsored 6/27/2025

  • Rep. Latimer, George [D-NY-16]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 7/15/2025

  • Rep. Keating, William R. [D-MA-9]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2025

  • Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 7/21/2025

  • Rep. Johnson, Julie [D-TX-32]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/14/2025

  • Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Balint, Becca [D-VT-At Large]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

    OH • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Castor, Kathy [D-FL-14]

    FL • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

  • Rep. Courtney, Joe [D-CT-2]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 6/12/2025

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