HR 10124
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and administer a pilot program to provide grants to support Food is Medicine programs, and for other purposes.
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Bill overview
This bill directs the Secretary of Agriculture to create a pilot program that provides grants to organizations running ‘Food is Medicine’ programs. These programs aim to address diet-related diseases like diabetes and heart disease by providing medically tailored food and nutrition support to individuals and communities. The program will prioritize local food sources and equitable access, and the Secretary will be required to report on its effectiveness and impact.
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Barbara Lee
Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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