H.R. 5591 · 117th Congress
Student Food Security Act of 2021
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jahana Hayes
- Introduced
- 2021-10-15
- Latest action
- 2021-10-22 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
Summary
Student Food Security Act of 2021
This bill expands the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and establishes programs to address food insecurity among college students.
Specifically, the bill permanently modifies the eligibility requirements to allow additional college students to receive SNAP benefits, and it establishes a demonstration program to allow college students to use SNAP benefits on college campuses instead of meal plans.