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US SB3718

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mark Kelly

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Establishes a pilot program to award competitive grants to State agencies for home delivery of food commodities to low-income elderly participants in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program

  • Caps individual grants at $4,000,000 or $60 multiplied by the state's program caseload, whichever is less

  • Allows grant funds to cover transportation, distribution, staffing for delivery services, and outreach to participants, with priority given to entities serving rural areas

  • Requires State agencies to report annually on project outcomes including quantity of commodities delivered, number of participants served, average cost per delivery, and best practices

  • Authorizes $10,000,000 in appropriations for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2029

Legislative Description

Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2026

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Nutrition, And Forestry1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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