Republicans propose reallocating funds to support senior meal programs

State Representative Paul Jacobs (IL) | Representative Paul Jacobs (R) 118th District

By Carbondale Reporter

Nov 14, 2024

House Republicans have put forward a bill aimed at securing funding for programs such as Meals on Wheels. The proposed legislation, known as HB 5911, seeks to reallocate $25 million from migrant welcoming centers to bolster the Home Delivered Meals Program. This move is intended to ensure that seniors continue receiving these essential services.

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