H.R. 4637

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Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act

Introduced 10/11/2019•116th Congress•House

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

10/11/2019 • House

Summary

Opportunity to Address College Hunger Act

This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHE) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student receiving work-study assistance that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.

Introduced in House • 10/11/2019

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Policy Area: Education

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

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Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-41]

D-CA-41

Joined 10/11/2019

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

October 11, 2019

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

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Related Bills (1)

H.R. 3362

Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act

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Education and Workforce Committee

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Current StatusReferred to Committee

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