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H.R. 309 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024

Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act

H.R. 309 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Jan 12, 2023, sponsored by Suzanne Bonamici with 86 co-sponsors.

During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Jan 12, 2023
Co-sponsors
86
Policy area
Education

What it does

Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act This bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) that receive grants to operate work-study programs to notify a student receiving work-study assistance that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). Co-sponsors: 86 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedJan 12, 2023
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Jan 12, 2023)

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 309 (118th Congress): Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/118-hr-309/opportunity-to-address-college-hunger-act (accessed 2026-10-17).

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