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A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide for food-based interventions.

7/31/2024, 10:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 4731

Bill 118 s 4731, also known as the Older Americans Act of 1965, is a proposed amendment that aims to provide food-based interventions for older adults in the United States. The bill seeks to address the nutritional needs of older Americans by expanding access to healthy and nutritious food options.

The Older Americans Act of 1965 is a federal law that supports a wide range of programs and services for older adults, including nutrition programs like Meals on Wheels. This bill would build upon the existing framework of the Older Americans Act by specifically focusing on food-based interventions to improve the health and well-being of older Americans.

The proposed amendment would allocate funding for programs that provide healthy meals and nutrition education to older adults, with a particular emphasis on those who are low-income or at risk of food insecurity. The bill also aims to increase coordination between federal, state, and local agencies to ensure that older Americans have access to the resources they need to maintain a healthy diet. Overall, Bill 118 s 4731 represents a bipartisan effort to address the nutritional needs of older Americans and improve their overall health and well-being. By focusing on food-based interventions, the bill seeks to ensure that older adults have access to the nutritious food they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives.

Current Status of Bill S 4731

Bill S 4731 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2024. Bill S 4731 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 23, 2024.  Bill S 4731's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of July 23, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4731

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4731

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4731

A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide for food-based interventions.
A bill to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965 to provide for food-based interventions.

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