Bill Sponsor
House Bill 4297
116th Congress(2019-2020)
EATS Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 12, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Sep 12, 2019
Latest Action
Sep 24, 2019
Origin Chamber
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Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4297
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
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House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2019 or the EATS Act of 2019

This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to students attending institutions of higher education.

Text (1)
September 12, 2019
Actions (3)
09/24/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
09/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
09/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:02 PM