Congress·In Committee·S. 3706
Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act
Veterans Health: Produce Prescriptions for Healthy Eating
Legislative Progress
Senate
Key Points
- Senator Durbin introduced a bill that would allow the Department of Veterans Affairs to provide "produce prescriptions" to veterans. This means doctors could give veterans vouchers or debit cards specifically 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 part of official medical care, the bill aims to help veterans manage chronic illnesses through better nutrition.
- If passed, the Department of Veterans Affairs would either provide these food benefits directly or refer veterans to programs where they can get help buying healthy groceries.
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Milestones
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Apr 29, 2026
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
Jan 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act
Bill NumberS 3706
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionCommittee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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