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Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 6313

Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

This bill makes changes to nutrition services for older adults as part of the response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, it (1) expands eligibility for home-delivered meals to eligible individuals who are unable to obtain nutrition as a result of COVID-19 response measures such as quarantines; (2) allows states to transfer funds, in greater amounts and without prior approval, between congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs during the emergency; and (3) authorizes the Administration on Aging to waive certain nutrition requirements for congregate and home-delivered meals during the emergency.

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Current Status of Bill HR 6313

Bill HR 6313 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 19, 2020. Bill HR 6313 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 19, 2020.  Bill HR 6313's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of March 19, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6313

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6313

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Aging
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Disability assistance
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Food assistance and relief
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Nutrition and diet
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6313

Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020
To provide for additional emergency nutrition assistance under the Older Americans Act of 1965 in fiscal year 2020 to respond to the declared COVID-19 public health emergency, and for other purposes.
Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6313

Susan Wild
Susan Wild
PennsylvaniaDemocrat
David P. Roe
David P. Roe
TennesseeRepublican

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