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Mandating Study of Senior Nutrition Program: Health Outcomes and Local Farm Support.

This Act requires a comprehensive federal study of the Nutrition Services Incentive Program (NSIP), which provides meals to older Americans. The evaluation will assess the program's effectiveness in supporting local farms as food suppliers and its capacity to deliver medically tailored meals and fresh produce prescriptions, directly impacting the health of seniors. The findings could lead to future improvements in food quality and accessibility for older individuals.
Key points
A federal study must evaluate how the senior nutrition program affects the health of older individuals, particularly through the provision of fresh produce.
The evaluation will assess the program's success in engaging and supporting local farms as food suppliers.
The study will determine if the program effectively supports specialized services like medically tailored meals for seniors.
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Print number: 118_S_4768
Sponsor: Sen. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2024-07-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Nutrition Services Improvement Plan Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_4768.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2024-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A federal study must evaluate how the senior nutrition program affects the health of older individuals, particularly through the provision of fresh produce.
  • The evaluation will assess the program's success in engaging and supporting local farms as food suppliers.
  • The study will determine if the program effectively supports specialized services like medically tailored meals for seniors.
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. Hickenlooper, John W. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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