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CRI2026 - NATIONAL FOOD AS MEDICINE PROGRAM ACT

GovInfo·September 27, 2026
CRI2026 - NATIONAL FOOD AS MEDICINE PROGRAM ACT

The Congressional Record Index recently updated its entry for the National Food as Medicine Program Act (H.R. 8390), which seeks to establish or expand food-based health interventions. The legislation aims to integrate nutrition-focused programs into federal health frameworks, including potential Medicaid and Medicare-related initiatives.

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This entry confirms that the National Food as Medicine Program Act remains a subject of active congressional indexing as of September 2026, highlighting ongoing legislative interest in codifying 'food as medicine' policies.

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