Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act

# Opportunity To Address College Hunger Act (HR 3943) - Summary **What the Bill Does** This bill would help college students who struggle with food insecurity by expanding access to meal plans and food assistance on campus. It addresses the problem of college students not having enough money to buy adequate food—a growing issue on many campuses. The bill aims to make it easier for eligible students to access existing federal food assistance programs and potentially improve food access options at colleges and universities. **Who It Affects** The bill primarily affects college and university students experiencing food insecurity, as well as the institutions themselves.

It also impacts federal food assistance programs that would serve this population. **Current Status** As of now, HR 3943 is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the House of Representatives. The bill was sponsored by Representative Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR). For a bill to become law, it must pass committee review, receive a full House vote, pass the Senate, and be signed by the President.