Senate Bill 1674
116th Congress(2019-2020)
HOME Meals Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 23, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1674
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Helping Our Most Elderly secure Meals Act or the HOME Meals Act
This bill establishes a competitive grant program to enable states 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.
May 23, 2019
05/23/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
05/23/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 6:02:35 AM