Delaware · 153rd General Assembly (2025-2026) · Joint Resolution
HJR 2: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPLORE PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HJR 2 is a joint resolution introduced in the Delaware House on March 6, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: DIRECTING THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES TO EXPLORE PARTICIPATING IN THE FEDERAL RESTAURANT MEALS PROGRAM. Primary sponsor: DeShanna Neal (Democratic), Melissa Minor-Brown (Democratic), Tizzy Lockman (Democratic). It lists 14 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 25, 2025): Signed by Governor.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 17
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeShanna Neal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| Melissa Minor-Brown | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 17 |
| Tizzy Lockman | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 3 |
| Frank Burns | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 21 |
| Nnamdi Chukwuocha | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Stephanie Hansen | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 10 |
| Kerri Harris | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 32 |
| Debra Heffernan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 6 |
| Kyra Hoffner | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 14 |
| Kendra Johnson | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Larry Lambert | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Melanie Ross Levin | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Eric Morrison | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 27 |
| Josue Ortega | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 3 |
| Cyndie Romer | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Ray Seigfried | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 5 |
| Bryan Townsend | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor
- Passed By Senate. Votes: 21 YES
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Social Services) in Senate with 4 Favorable, 1 Unfavorable
- Assigned to Health & Social Services Committee in Senate
- Passed By House. Votes: 37 YES 4 ABSENT
- Amendment HA 1 to HJR 2 - Passed In House by Voice Vote
- Reported Out of Committee (Health & Human Development) in House with 9 Favorable, 4 On Its Merits
- Amendment HA 1 to HJR 2 - Introduced and Placed With Bill
- Introduced and Assigned to Health & Human Development Committee in House