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Senior Nutrition Task Force Act of 2022

3/13/2024, 10:23 PM

Congressional Summary of S 5096

Senior Nutrition Task Force Act of 2022

This bill establishes a task force to identify ways to increase access to healthy foods and otherwise address hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition among older adults and adults with disabilities. Members of the task force include representatives from relevant federal agencies, advocacy organizations, and affected populations.

Current Status of Bill S 5096

Bill S 5096 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 15, 2022. Bill S 5096 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on November 15, 2022.  Bill S 5096's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. as of November 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5096

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 S 5096

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Advisory bodies
- Aging
- Congressional oversight
- Disability assistance
- Food supply, safety, and labeling
- Fruit and vegetables
- Health promotion and preventive care
- Nutrition and diet

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5096

Senior Nutrition Task Force Act of 2022
Senior Nutrition Task Force Act of 2022
A bill to establish the Interagency Task Force to Address Hunger and Promote Access to Healthy Food Among Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities, and for other purposes.

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