HOME Meals Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 3, 2021)
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 prioritize states based on the proportion of older adults in their populations, poverty rates, and unmet need for nutrition services.
What just happenedAug 3, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateAug 3, 2021
- Aug 3, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - Aug 3, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate