Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1919
117th Congress(2021-2022)
EATS Act of 2021
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Introduced in House on Mar 16, 2021
Overview
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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
1919
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Policy Area
Agriculture and Food
Agriculture and Food
Primary focus of measure is agricultural practices; agricultural prices and marketing; agricultural education; food assistance or nutrition programs; food industry, supply, and safety; aquaculture; horticulture and plants. Measures concerning international trade in agricultural products may fall under Foreign Trade and International Finance policy area.
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2021 or the EATS Act of 2021

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

Text (1)
March 16, 2021
Actions (3)
05/13/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations.
03/16/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
03/16/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:14 PM