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US Legislation | 2025-2026 | 119th Congress | LegiScan

LegiScan·October 15, 2026
US Legislation | 2025-2026 | 119th Congress | LegiScan

Recent legislative activity in the 119th Congress includes the introduction of HB10687, a bill aimed at directing the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a grant program to facilitate food access in community health centers. This development reflects ongoing federal interest in integrating nutritional support into the broader healthcare infrastructure.

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This entry confirms that as of October 1, 2026, new legislative proposals are being introduced in the House that specifically target the intersection of food access and community health center operations, aligning with the 'Food is Medicine' policy movement.

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