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Establishing Task Force to Combat Hunger Among Seniors and Disabled Adults.

This Act establishes an Interagency Task Force dedicated to improving access to healthy food and combating hunger among older adults and adults with disabilities. The Task Force will coordinate federal efforts, identify best practices, and prepare recommendations for Congress to better support these vulnerable populations. Citizens who receive nutrition benefits will have direct representation within this group.
Key points
Creation of a federal task force composed of agency heads and experts focused on improving food access for seniors and adults with disabilities.
The Task Force membership includes direct recipients of federal nutrition benefits (seniors, disabled adults, kinship families) to ensure their voices are heard.
The group is mandated to analyze barriers to healthy food access and submit a comprehensive action plan and recommendations to Congress by September 2026.
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Print number: 118_S_2361
Sponsor: Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA]
Process start date: 2023-07-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Senior Nutrition Task Force Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_2361.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Creation of a federal task force composed of agency heads and experts focused on improving food access for seniors and adults with disabilities.
  • The Task Force membership includes direct recipients of federal nutrition benefits (seniors, disabled adults, kinship families) to ensure their voices are heard.
  • The group is mandated to analyze barriers to healthy food access and submit a comprehensive action plan and recommendations to Congress by September 2026.
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. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA].

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 2025-12-26.

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