HR 7267
Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act, aims to improve veterans' access to healthy food. It proposes to allow the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to issue ‘produce prescriptions’ – essentially, recommendations for fruits and vegetables – to veterans struggling with diet-related chronic conditions and food insecurity. The bill would formally recognize this service as a medical benefit under VA regulations. Ultimately, the goal is to help veterans improve their health through better nutrition.
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