H.R. 1538In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would fund home food delivery for rural seniors on federal aid
Data as of July 13, 2026
HR 1538 would create a pilot grant program funding home food delivery for low-income seniors in CSFP who struggle to pick up food boxes.45-second read · 5 questions answered below
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What does this do?
HR 1538 would establish a pilot grant program letting state agencies apply for competitive USDA grants of up to $4 million each to fund home delivery of food to CSFP participants. States would pass funds to local organizations for transportation, delivery staff, and outreach, with priority given to rural-serving organizations. Grantees would report on people served, deliveries made, and cost-effectiveness.
Who does it affect?
The bill affects low-income seniors enrolled in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, especially those in rural or hard-to-reach areas, plus the state and local agencies that administer the program.
Why does it matter?
The change addresses barriers—distance, lack of transportation, and health limitations—that prevent some seniors from picking up existing monthly food packages.
What does it cost, and who pays?
- $10 million per year
- fiscal years 2026-2028
- grants capped at $4 million each
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
- House committee — You are here
- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2025
- Introduced:
- February 24, 2025
- Latest action:
- March 28, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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