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Closing the College Hunger Gap Act (HR-777) · Congress.wiki

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January 28, 2025

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United StatesHouse Bill 777HR 777

Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

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Introduced January 28, 2025 by Jahana Hayes · Last progress January 28, 2025

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This bill aims to help hungry college students learn about food aid. When a student fills out the FAFSA and has a zero or negative Student Aid Index, the Department of Education must send them information—by mail and email—about possible eligibility for SNAP (food stamps). The message must also include contact details for the SNAP office in the student’s state. The Department of Education will work with the Department of Agriculture and other agencies to make these messages clear and useful.

Key points:

Who is affected: College students who submit the FAFSA and have a zero or negative Student Aid Index.
What changes: These students will automatically get information on SNAP eligibility, how to apply, and who to contact in their state, sent in both written and electronic form.
When: The changes take effect 120 days after the law is enacted.