HRES 712 United States House · 119th Congress

Expressing support for the designation of September 14, 2025, as "National Food is Medicine Day".

This resolution (HRES 712) is a symbolic designation, not a law, expressing the House's support for September 14, 2025, to be recognized as "National Food is Medicine Day." It highlights the role of nutritious food in health and recommends that the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) continue research on using food as a healthcare tool to prevent and manage chronic conditions like diabetes and heart disease. The resolution urges HHS to collaborate with the USDA and scale food-as-medicine programs in partnership with healthcare providers and communities. It does not create new programs or funding but formally advocates for integrating nutrition-focused care into healthcare systems.

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Introduced Sep 15, 2025 Last action Sep 15, 2025

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Sep 15, 2025

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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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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