FOOD for Health Act
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a pilot grant program that funds Food is Medicine initiatives, which connect community organizations with healthcare providers to help people manage diet-related diseases through nutrition-focused services. The program would provide grants for activities such as medically tailored grocery deliveries, cooking classes, and emergency food operations, with priority given to projects using local foods and involving nutrition professionals. Funding of up to $20 million is authorized for fiscal years 2027 through 2031, and the Secretary must submit reports to Congress on how the program affects participant health outcomes and system costs.
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Introduced Mar 12, 2026
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Apr 3, 2026
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Mar 12, 2026
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Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Mar 12, 2026
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