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H.R.8390

National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026

Introduced·4/20/26

National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026 establishes grants for states to implement Food as Medicine programs.

The National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026 aims to establish or expand Food as Medicine programs, which provide medically supportive food and nutrition interventions to individuals eligible for medical assistance. The act authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to states for planning, implementing, expanding, or evaluating these programs. It also mandates the development of technical assistance and infrastructure support for producers and beginning farmers and ranchers.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Apr 20

House

Introduced in House

Apr 20

House

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.