National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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.

2026-04-20

This bill would establish a federal program that uses food and nutrition as a way to prevent and treat diseases, likely by covering certain healthy foods or nutrition services under health insurance or government health programs. The program would affect patients, healthcare providers, and potentially food producers by creating new ways to prescribe nutritious foods as part of medical treatment. It's being reviewed by two congressional committees because it touches on both healthcare policy and agriculture.