HOME Meals Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 23, 2019)
Helping Our Most Elderly secure Meals Act or the HOME Meals Act
This bill establishes a competitive grant program to enable states to purchase or repair vehicles for delivering meals to older individuals. The vehicles must be capable of safely storing hot and cold foods.
In awarding these grants, the Administration on Aging shall give preference to states with a high percentage of older individuals and states with high rates of individuals at or below the poverty line.
What just happenedMay 23, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 23, 2019
- May 23, 2019IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 23, 2019IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate