Closing the College Hunger Gap Act

# Closing the College Hunger Gap Act - Summary **What it does:** This bill would require the U.S. Department of Education to automatically notify certain college students about their potential eligibility for food assistance through SNAP (the federal food stamp program). Specifically, students who apply for federal financial aid (FAFSA) and qualify as having little to no financial resources would receive information about SNAP benefits in both written and electronic formats, along with contact details for their state's SNAP office.

The Department of Education would work with the Department of Agriculture to design these communications. **Who it affects:** College students with minimal financial resources are the primary beneficiaries. The bill addresses "college hunger"—food insecurity among students—by connecting eligible students to existing nutrition assistance programs they may not know about or may have overlooked during the financial aid application process. **Current status:** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. It was introduced by Representative Jahana Hayes (D-Connecticut) in the 119th Congress.