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House Republicans propose reallocating funds to support senior meal programs

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Representative Joe C. Sosnowski (R) | Illinois General Assembly

Representative Joe C. Sosnowski (R) | Illinois General Assembly

House Republicans have put forward a bill aimed at safeguarding funding for senior meal delivery programs, such as Meals on Wheels. The proposed legislation, identified as HB 5911, seeks to reallocate $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to bolster the Home Delivered Meals Program. This move is intended to maintain the provision of essential services to seniors.

The full text of the bill can be accessed through the Illinois General Assembly's Bill Status page for HB5911.

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