HR5439Referred to Committee

Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-17
Introduced
34
Cosponsors
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James P. McGovern
James P. McGovern
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.4% (658 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (34)

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Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.

2026-09-16

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would create a pilot program that provides specially prepared meals delivered to people's homes based on their specific medical conditions and dietary needs, such as meals for diabetics or those with heart disease. The program would test whether this type of targeted nutrition support helps improve health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for eligible patients. The pilot would likely serve seniors, low-income individuals, or people with chronic illnesses who struggle to prepare appropriate meals themselves.

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