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US HB1538
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2025
Primary Sponsor
Zachary Nunn
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AI Summary
- Establishes a pilot grant program within the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) to fund home delivery of food commodities to low-income elderly persons
- Authorizes the Secretary of Agriculture to award competitive grants to state agencies, with maximum awards capped at $4,000,000 or the state's CSFP caseload multiplied by 60, whichever is less
- Grant funds may cover transportation and distribution costs, staffing for home delivery services, and outreach to current or potential CSFP participants
- Requires state agencies to prioritize eligible entities serving participants in rural areas when distributing grant funds
- Authorizes $10,000,000 annually for fiscal years 2026 through 2028, with funds remaining available until expended
Legislative Description
Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025
Agriculture and food
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
3/28/2025
Committee Referrals
Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture3/28/2025
Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development3/28/2025
Agriculture2/24/2025
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