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H.R. 7142

HOME Meals Act

Helping Our Most Elderly secure Meals Act or the HOME Meals Act

This bill establishes a competitive grant program for states to provide area agencies on aging and local nutrition service providers with funding 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.

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34](D-TX)Sponsor
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    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

    Education and the Workforce Committee
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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

HOME Meals Act — Informed