HR 7142 · 116th Congress · Social Welfare

HOME Meals Act

Introduced 2020-06-08· Sponsored by Rep. Vela, Filemon [D-TX-34]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.(2020-06-08)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.…

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Cosponsors (4)

2 Democrats2 Republicans