TEAM Act

This bill creates the TEAM Act, establishing a federal pilot program under the Older Americans Act to address hunger among older adults and adults with disabilities. The program, run through the Center for the Aging Network, will implement best practices for healthy food access, seek federal agency collaboration recommendations, test innovative approaches to food insecurity, and evaluate results. It authorizes $5 million annually from 2024 through 2028 for demonstration projects, research, and evaluation related to these activities. The initiative directly affects vulnerable seniors and adults with disabilities by focusing on improving their access to affordable, healthy food through coordinated federal efforts.