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Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7267

Congress Proposes Vouchers for Fresh Produce to Help Veterans Manage Chronic Health Conditions

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

about 2 months ago·View on Congress.gov
Part of: New Bill Proposes 'Produce Prescriptions' for Food-Insecure Veterans

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Key Points

  • This bill would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to give 'produce prescriptions' to veterans. These are vouchers or debit cards that can only be used to buy fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • The program is designed for veterans who have health problems related to their diet, such as diabetes or high blood pressure, and who also struggle to afford enough food.
  • By making healthy food more affordable, the goal is to help veterans better manage their long-term health conditions and reduce the need for more expensive medical treatments later on.
  • If passed, doctors at the VA could refer eligible veterans to this program as part of their regular medical care, treating healthy food like a form of medicine.
VeteransHealthcareAgriculture

Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

3 milestones3 actions
Feb 12, 2026House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Jan 27, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

Jan 27, 2026

Introduced in House

Related Bills

1 bill
S. 3706Identical bill

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

Jan 27 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

Bill NumberHR 7267
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(1)
R: 1

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