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US HB4797

Bill

Status

Introduced

7/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Gomez

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Removes eligibility restrictions that prevent students enrolled at least half-time in institutions of higher education, training programs, or recognized schools from participating in SNAP

  • Eliminates the requirement that college students meet special work-related exemptions to qualify for food assistance benefits

  • Adds students enrolled at least half-time to the list of individuals exempt from certain SNAP eligibility disqualifications under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008

  • Takes effect on January 2, 2026

  • Introduced July 29, 2025 with over 100 Democratic co-sponsors and referred to the House Committee on Agriculture

Legislative Description

EATS Act of 2025 Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2025

Agriculture and food

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.

7/29/2025

Committee Referrals

Agriculture7/29/2025

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