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HOME Meals Act

12/30/2022, 10:33 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4933

The HOME Meals Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 4933, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to expand access to home-delivered meals for seniors and individuals with disabilities who are unable to prepare meals for themselves.

The HOME Meals Act would provide funding to states to support programs that deliver nutritious meals to individuals in need. This funding would help to ensure that these vulnerable populations have access to the food they need to stay healthy and independent.

Additionally, the bill aims to improve the quality of the meals provided through these programs by establishing nutrition standards and guidelines for meal preparation. This would help to ensure that individuals receiving home-delivered meals are receiving the nutrients they need to maintain their health and well-being. Overall, the HOME Meals Act seeks to address the growing need for home-delivered meals among seniors and individuals with disabilities, and to ensure that these individuals have access to nutritious and high-quality meals. By providing funding and establishing nutrition standards, this bill has the potential to improve the health and well-being of some of the most vulnerable members of our society.

Congressional Summary of HR 4933

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4933

Bill HR 4933 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since August 3, 2021. Bill HR 4933 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on August 3, 2021.  Bill HR 4933's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of August 3, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4933

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4933

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4933

HOME Meals Act
To amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to establish a competitive grant program to enable area agencies on aging and local nutrition service providers to purchase, customize, or repair vehicles with hot and cold food storage for delivering meals to older individuals through the Congregate Nutrition Program or the Home-Delivered Nutrition Program.
HOME Meals Act
Helping Our Most Elderly Secure Meals Act

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