HOUSTON FOOD BANK

Met with a few members of our House delegation on HR 5439 (Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act) which would create a 6 year Medicare pilot for individuals at high risk of hospital readmission if they don't have access to the proper nutrition; HR 2680 (Expanding Access to School Meals) which would eliminate the reduced price lunch category and codify Medicaid eligibility as a certification for free lunch; HR 1464 Modern WIC Act which would allow for the continued use of virtual participation options;