[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 153 (Thursday, September 25, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H9873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 HELPING HOME MEAL DELIVERY VOLUNTEERS

  (Mr. LATTA asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LATTA. Madam Speaker, I had the pleasure of meeting with home 
delivery volunteers in the Fifth Congressional District on Monday to 
discuss H.R. 6675, a bill I introduced in July.
  H.R. 6675 would increase the standard deduction for home meal 
delivery volunteers from the current rate of 14 cents per mile to 58.5 
cents per mile. Home meal delivery programs across the country are 
losing volunteers as the cost of gasoline continues to rise.
  This legislation will help retain and recruit additional volunteers 
to carry out this important work. For those who receive home delivered 
meals, these volunteers serve an important role in delivering meals 
that provide needed nourishment, in addition to boosting the morale and 
spirit of those individuals.
  As we continue to debate the comprehensive energy reform policy in 
Congress, we must be aware of the important contributions volunteers 
have on our great country. Volunteer firefighters, civic group leaders, 
and others who give so much of their time and resources are what make 
our community and our country a great place to live, work, and raise a 
family.

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