S. 1488 · 118th Congress
EATS Act of 2023
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Merkley12 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain students.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · May 9, 2023
Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2023 or the EATS Act of 2023
This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for certain students.
Specifically, the bill removes the restriction on SNAP eligibility for students to allow otherwise eligible students who are attending institutions of higher education (IHEs) at least half time to participate in SNAP. Under current law, students 18-49 years old are restricted, with exceptions, from participating in SNAP. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 temporarily exempted some students from certain SNAP eligibility requirements; these temporary student exemptions are currently scheduled to expire after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023.
Further, the bill provides that students enrolled at least half time in a recognized school, training program, or IHE constitute individual households (not residents of institutions) and may be eligible for SNAP benefits. (Participation in SNAP is limited to households.)
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: EATS Act of 2023
Also known as: Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2023
Latest action (May 9, 2023): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
Policy area: Agriculture and Food · Origin: Senate · Introduced: May 9, 2023
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.