What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 4706.
Establishing task force to combat hunger among seniors and disabled adults.
This Act establishes the Interagency Task Force to address hunger, malnutrition, and lack of access to healthy food among older adults and adults with disabilities. The Task Force, composed of representatives from various federal agencies and beneficiaries themselves, will coordinate efforts, identify best practices, and remove barriers to nutrition programs. Citizens can expect improved coordination and effectiveness of federal nutrition assistance, directly impacting their health and quality of life.
Key points
Creation of a dedicated Task Force focused on tackling hunger and malnutrition among older persons and adults with disabilities.
The Task Force will coordinate efforts across numerous federal departments (including Agriculture, Health, Transportation, and Veterans Affairs) to boost access to healthy food.
The group will include recipients of federal nutrition benefits—seniors and adults with disabilities—to ensure their direct input and perspective are considered.
By 2026, the Task Force must report to Congress with recommendations on how to improve interagency collaboration and remove barriers to nutrition access.
Status:
Expired
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