Bills · HR 7906
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7906Agriculture and Food
FOOD for Health Act
INTRO MAR 12· LAST ACTION APR 3
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it addresses a growing understanding that food plays a direct role in health and can be a powerful tool in managing and preventing chronic diseases. If it becomes law, it could help many people access the specific nutritional support they need, which might otherwise be unaffordable or unavailable. This could lead to healthier communities, potentially reducing the strain on the healthcare system and lowering medical costs in the long run.
Without this bill, many 'Food is Medicine' programs would continue to rely on fragmented funding sources or wouldn't exist at all, leaving a gap in support for individuals struggling with diet-related illnesses. By creating a dedicated pilot program and funding stream, the bill aims to test and expand these interventions, potentially demonstrating their effectiveness on a larger scale and paving the way for more widespread adoption of food as a healthcare strategy.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a pilot grant program for 'Food is Medicine' programs through the Department of Agriculture.
This creates a dedicated federal funding mechanism to support programs that use food as a health intervention.
PROVISION 02
Specifies how grant funds can be used, including for medically tailored meals, grocery delivery, cooking classes, and transportation.
This ensures the funds directly support activities that provide nutritional assistance and education to participants.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary to prioritize programs that incorporate local/regional foods or include registered dietitians/nutrition professionals.
This promotes local food systems and ensures expert guidance in the design and delivery of nutritional interventions.
PROVISION 04
Mandates reports to Congress on the program's efficiency and impact on patient outcomes and system costs.
This provides accountability and data to assess the effectiveness and value of 'Food is Medicine' programs.
PROVISION 05
Authorizes $20,000,000 for the program for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
This provides initial funding to launch and operate the pilot program over a five-year period.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 8
D· Illinois
YRS IN OFFICE
13
BILLS LED
22
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 50%
DEM 6 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
4 EVENTSAPR 3
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
MAR 12
Introduced in House
MAR 12
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.
MAR 12
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7906
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 12, 2026
Last actionApr 3, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2026
House BillHR 7906Agriculture and Food
FOOD for Health Act
INTRODUCED MAR 12, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 3, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
8
COMPLEXITY
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