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S 3718 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2026

The Delivering for Rural Seniors Act of 2026 creates a pilot program to provide home delivery of food commodities from the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) to low-income seniors in rural areas. It authorizes $10 million annually for fiscal years 2027-2029 to fund competitive grants to state agencies, which must use funds for transportation, staffing, and outreach related to home delivery services - with priority for rural communities. State agencies must report annually on program outcomes, including delivery numbers, cost per delivery, and effectiveness evaluations. The bill directly affects low-income seniors enrolled in CSFP who live in rural areas, aiming to improve their access to food assistance through home delivery.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAuthorizes $10M annual funding for rural senior food delivery program, directly increasing government spending on public service for low-income seniors.95% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill funds home delivery of food to low-income rural seniors, improving nutrition access and supporting public health initiatives for vulnerable populations.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill allocates $10M annually for transportation costs in rural home delivery program, explicitly listing transportation as a fund use category for food delivery services.90% confidence
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry.
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Jan 28, 2026
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Photo of Mark Kelly
Mark Kelly
DDemocratic
AZ
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Photo of Jon Husted
Jon Husted
RRepublican
OH
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