Bill · H.R. 777· House(119-HR-777)

Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

Age: 53 years

Connecticut

Introduced: 1/28/2025
Last activity: 1/28/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Jahana Hayes
Cosponsors: - 37 - 0

Education

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Closing the College Hunger Gap Act," proposes to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965. It requires the Secretary of Education to provide specific information to certain students. This information involves potential eligibility and the application process for the supplemental nutrition assistance program. The target group includes students who submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid and have a negative or zero student aid index. The communication must be provided in both written and electronic forms.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would students be better off under this?+6
The bill directly assists students by informing them of nutritional support they may be eligible for.
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+5
The bill targets college students who are often in the young adult demographic.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically assists students with zero or negative student aid indices, typically representing low-income households.