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EATS Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US HR 4797 · House Bill · 119th Congress

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Stage
In committee
Started in
House
Sponsors
142
Latest action
Jul 29, 2025

What it does

Enhance Access To SNAP Act of 2025 or the EATS Act of 2025 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 from participating in SNAP, with exceptions (e.g., caring for a child under the age of 6 or employed for at least 20 hours a week). The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 temporarily exempted some students from certain SNAP eligibility requirements;…

Official summary · Introduced in House · Jul 29, 2025

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Jul 29, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Jul 29, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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Work with this bill

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