H.R. 1919 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
EATS Act of 2021
H.R. 1919 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 16, 2021, sponsored by Jimmy Gomez with 111 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 16, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 111
- Policy area
- Agriculture and Food
What it does
Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2021 or the EATS Act of 20 21 This bill expands eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program to students attending institutions of higher education.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Jimmy Gomez (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 111 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 16, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (May 13, 2021)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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