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Support for Senior Meal Delivery: New Temperature-Controlled Vehicles

This act aims to improve access to meals for older individuals, especially those facing economic and social hardship. New grants will enable organizations delivering meals to purchase or repair specialized vehicles that maintain food at appropriate temperatures. This means seniors will receive hot and safe meals, directly impacting their health and quality of life.
Key points
Grants available for purchasing, customizing, or repairing vehicles for hot and cold meal delivery to seniors.
Vehicles must safely store food at appropriate temperatures during delivery.
Preference given to states with a high percentage of seniors, high poverty rates among seniors, and high demand for nutrition services.
Authorizes $60 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026, with a maximum grant of $3 million per state.
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Print number: 117_S_2584
Sponsor: Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV]
Process start date: 2021-08-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

HOME Meals Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_2584.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Grants available for purchasing, customizing, or repairing vehicles for hot and cold meal delivery to seniors.
  • Vehicles must safely store food at appropriate temperatures during delivery.
  • Preference given to states with a high percentage of seniors, high poverty rates among seniors, and high demand for nutrition services.
  • Authorizes $60 million annually for fiscal years 2022-2026, with a maximum grant of $3 million per state.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Manchin, Joe, III [D-WV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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