House Bill 6313
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 19, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6313
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Combating Hunger for Older Americans During Coronavirus Crisis Act of 2020
This bill makes changes to nutrition services for older adults as part of the response to the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) public health emergency. Specifically, it (1) expands eligibility for home-delivered meals to eligible individuals who are unable to obtain nutrition as a result of COVID-19 response measures such as quarantines; (2) allows states to transfer funds, in greater amounts and without prior approval, between congregate and home-delivered nutrition programs during the emergency; and (3) authorizes the Administration on Aging to waive certain nutrition requirements for congregate and home-delivered meals during the emergency.
March 19, 2020
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03/19/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
03/19/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 3:11:38 AM