Delaware bills · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026)
Delaware HJR 2
DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPLORE PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Adopted
Sponsors
- Bryan Townsend (Democratic)
- Claire Snyder-Hall (Democratic)
- Kerri Evelyn Harris (Democratic)
- Sarah McBride
- Melanie Ross Levin (Democratic)
- Bryant L. Richardson (Republican)
- Cyndie Romer (Democratic)
- Spiros Mantzavinos (Democratic)
- Eric Morrison (Democratic)
- Ray Seigfried (Democratic)
- Russell Huxtable (Democratic)
- Josue O Ortega (Democratic)
- Trey Paradee (Democratic)
- DeShanna U Neal (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Delaware legislature· synopsis
This House Joint Resolution directs the Department of Health and Social Services (“DHSS”) to explore participating in the federal Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). The RMP is an option that states may incorporate into their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to ensure that SNAP recipients who are senior citizens, disabled, or unhoused, or other eligible family members of those participants, may use their SNAP benefits to buy hot foods or hot prepared meals. These populations may otherwise experience barriers that prevent them having the opportunity to access a nutritious and sustaining meal.
This Joint Resolution also requires DHSS to provide a report to the General Assembly as to its findings.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:06 AM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2025 Senate | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
| Apr 17, 2025 House | SM | pass | Set your home in Delaware to see |
Actions
- Aug 25, 2025
Signed by Governor - Jun 30, 2025 · Senate
Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES - Jun 18, 2025 · Senate
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 Unfavorable - Apr 17, 2025 · Senate
Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate - Apr 17, 2025 · House
Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT - Apr 17, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HJR 2 - Passed In House by Voice Vote - Apr 16, 2025 · House
Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits - Apr 15, 2025 · House
Amendment HA 1 to HJR 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill - Mar 6, 2025 · House
Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House