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H.R. 8390 — 119th Congress: National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026

GovTrack·September 27, 2026
H.R. 8390 — 119th Congress: National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026

The National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026, introduced in the House, seeks to establish or expand programs that integrate nutrition into healthcare delivery. The legislation focuses on creating a Medicaid waiver grant program to support food-based interventions for eligible beneficiaries.

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This bill represents a legislative effort to formalize 'Food is Medicine' initiatives within federal health programs, specifically targeting Medicaid to address diet-related chronic diseases through structured grant funding.

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