Bill · H.R. 1538· House(119-HR-1538)

Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025

Age: 47 years

Iowa

Introduced: 2/24/2025
Last activity: 3/28/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Sponsored by: Zachary Nunn
Cosponsors: - 8 - 19

Agriculture and Food

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025 creates a pilot grant program to help deliver food commodities directly to the homes of low-income elderly persons. Under this bill, the Secretary will award competitive grants to State agencies. State agencies will then distribute these funds to eligible local or subdistributing agencies. Priority is given to those serving participants in rural areas. The bill authorizes $10,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2026 through 2028 to fund the program. State agencies must also report back to the Secretary on their activities and the effectiveness of the home delivery projects.

Yes· 3 of 7

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill specifically targets low-income elderly persons to increase their access to food via home delivery.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+4
The bill facilitates easier access to food commodities for low-income individuals.
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+4
The bill requires state agencies to prioritize entities that serve participants residing in rural areas.