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House bill · H.R. 5439 (119th Congress)

Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program Pilot Act

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Sep 16, 2026

Sponsor: James P. McGovern (U.S. Representative, MA-2, Democratic)

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Summary

Creates a Medically Tailored Home-Delivered Meals Program under Medicare Part A to test a payment and service delivery model, which the bill states is intended to improve clinical outcomes and reduce hospital readmissions for certain patients.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on Ways and Means · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Sep 16, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  2. Sep 16, 2026

    Committee vote

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

  3. Sep 16, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.

  4. Sep 16, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 39 - 0.

  5. Oct 31, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  1. Sep 17, 2025

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  2. Sep 17, 2025

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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  3. Sep 17, 2025

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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