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H.R.8390 - National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026

Congress.gov·October 15, 2026
H.R.8390 - National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026

This legislation, introduced in the House of Representatives, seeks to establish a federal grant program to help states plan and implement Food as Medicine initiatives. The bill specifically focuses on using Medicaid data to evaluate the impact of these interventions on reducing nutrition-related chronic conditions and improving health outcomes.

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This bill represents a legislative effort to formalize Food as Medicine programs within the Medicaid framework by providing federal funding for state-level expansion and rigorous evaluation of nutritional interventions.

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