Task Force to Combat Hunger and Improve Food Access for Seniors and Disabled Adults
This act establishes a special task force to address hunger and malnutrition among older adults and adults with disabilities. Its goal is to improve access to healthy food, coordinate efforts across various government agencies, and develop best practices to ensure citizens can more easily obtain nutritional support.
Key points
Creation of an interagency task force focused on nutritional issues for seniors and adults with disabilities.
The task force will identify, promote, and coordinate efforts to combat hunger and enhance access to healthy food.
Members will include representatives from various government agencies, older persons, adults with disabilities, and non-profit organizations, ensuring a broad perspective.
By 2026, the task force will submit a report with recommendations on how to more effectively support these groups in accessing food.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5096
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2022-11-15