H.R.1723: Campus Hunger Reduction Act of 2019

Overview

The Campus Hunger Reduction Act (H.R. 1723) would amend Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to make institutions of higher education eligible for assistance under the Community Food Projects grant program that addresses the food needs of low-income individuals.

Talking Points

  • The National Assembly supports this bill because every individual deserves access to appropriate mental health and addiction treatment. Services such as these can help people reach their full potential benefiting all communities

Our Stance

Support

Priority

High

Bill Number

H.R.1723

Date Introduced

March 13, 2019

Committee

House Agriculture Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Sponsor

Rep. Judy Chu