H 1466
An Act establishing the hunger free campus initiative
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Bill overview
This bill creates a grant program to help colleges and universities address food insecurity among students. The goal is to ensure that students have access to nutritious food while pursuing their education. The program would provide funding to institutions to support campus-based food assistance programs, such as food pantries and meal programs. It aims to reduce the barriers to academic success caused by hunger.
Key provisions
- Establishes a grant program for higher education institutions.
- Funds campus-based food assistance programs.
- Supports food pantries and meal programs.
- Aims to reduce student food insecurity.
- Prioritizes students facing financial hardship.
Who is affected
- College Students
- Higher Education Institutions
- Students facing food insecurity
Notable changes
- Creates a dedicated funding stream for campus food assistance.
- Expands access to food resources for students.
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Primary sponsor
Andres X. Vargas
Cosponsors
Adrian C. Madaro
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Andres X. Vargas
Brian M. Ashe
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Bill H.1466 194th (Current)
An Act establishing the hunger free campus initiative
By Representatives Vargas of Haverhill and Domb of Amherst, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 1466) of Andres X. Vargas, Mindy Domb and others for legislation to establish a hunger-free campus grant program. Higher Education.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenters: Andres X. Vargas , Mindy Domb
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Bill History
Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.1466
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Higher Education |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 4/29/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 05/05/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 8/28/2025 | House | Accompanied a new draft, see H4408 |
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