FOOD for Health Act

Sponsor: Robin L. Kelly (Democratic-IL)March 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.

Creates a new program to help people with diet-related diseases get healthy food and nutrition support.

This bill would create a new pilot program run by the Department of Agriculture to fund "Food is Medicine" programs. These programs would offer healthy food and nutrition advice to people dealing with diet-related illnesses like diabetes or heart disease. It aims to improve health by connecting people with the right food and support.

What Would Change

Today, there is no specific federal pilot program from the Department of Agriculture that provides grants for "Food is Medicine" programs. If this bill becomes law, the Department of Agriculture would create a new pilot program. It would set aside $20 million from the government's budget year 2027 through 2031 to fund community-based "Food is Medicine" programs across the country.

Key Provisions

Creates a pilot program to give grants to groups that offer "Food is Medicine" programs.
Sets aside $20 million to pay for the pilot program from the government's budget year 2027 through 2031.
Lets grant money be used for things like medically tailored meals, cooking classes, and transportation for people in "Food is Medicine" programs.
Gives priority to grant applicants who use local and regional foods or include registered dieticians and nutrition professionals in their programs.
Requires the program to fairly consider urban, rural, and tribal communities, and U.S. territories when giving out grants.

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FOOD for Health Act

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