A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

Senate Bill

S. 2881

119th Congress

A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.

In Committee

Introduced:Sep 18, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Alex Padilla

D - CA

Cosponsors

7

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This bill would require colleges and universities that have federal work-study programs to notify students in those programs that they may be eligible for food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It would also have the Department of Education provide guidance to help schools identify and communicate with students who could qualify for SNAP.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S4657)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would require colleges and universities that have federal work-study programs to notify students in those programs that they may be eligible for food assistance through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). It would also have the Department of Education provide guidance to help schools identify and communicate with students who could qualify for SNAP.

Last updated: 12/29/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

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 participating in a state or federally financed work-study program that the student may be eligible for participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The Department of Education must provide guidance to states and IHEs on how to identify and communicate with students who are potentially eligible for SNAP.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Colleges with federal work-study programs must notify students they may be eligible for SNAP food assistance
The Department of Education must provide guidance to help schools identify and communicate with students who could qualify for SNAP
This aims to address food insecurity among college students by connecting them with available federal nutrition benefits

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill would impact college students participating in federal work-study programs, potentially helping them access SNAP benefits and afford food. It could make a meaningful difference for low-income students struggling with hunger and food insecurity, which can negatively affect their academic performance and overall well-being.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2881, 119th Congress (2025). "A bill to provide for the transfer of administrative jurisdiction over certain Federal land in the State of California, and for other purposes.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2881