House Bill 4297
116th Congress(2019-2020)
EATS Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 12, 2019
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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
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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.
Jimmy Gomez
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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.
September 12, 2019
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