S. 2512: EATS Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-07-29 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] |
| Policy area | Agriculture and Food |
| Cosponsors | 12 |
| Latest action | 2025-07-29 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-12 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-07-29):
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; these temporary student exemptions expired after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency on May 11, 2023.
Further, the bill provides that students enrolled at least half time in a recognized school, training program, or IHE constitute individual households (not residents of institutions) and may be eligible for SNAP benefits. (Participation in SNAP is limited to households.)
Cosponsors (12)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| John Fetterman | D PA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Richard Blumenthal | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Elissa Slotkin | D MI (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Ron Wyden | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Tammy Baldwin | D WI (original cosponsor) 2025-07-29 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA 2025-07-31 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 2512 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 2512?
S. 2512 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: EATS Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 2512 are available on congress.gov.
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