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Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1289| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Gwen Moore (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a pilot program, to be known as the "Food is Medicine program," within 180 days of enactment. This program is designed to administer medically-tailored meals and groceries to eligible veterans, alongside furnishing nutrition education and cooking classes through qualified professionals. Eligibility for the program extends to veterans enrolled in VA healthcare who are managing multiple chronic conditions , such as diabetes, cancer, or heart failure. It also includes veterans receiving maternal health care, including prenatal or postpartum services, who are at risk of conditions like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes. The bill requires the VA to develop training for its healthcare providers on integrating this program into veteran treatment plans and to collaborate with community-based organizations for sourcing fresh produce and expanding services. The program is authorized for appropriations from fiscal years 2025 through 2028 and will operate for three years, with annual reports to Congress detailing health outcomes, cost savings, and recommendations.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Community life and organizationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical educationNutrition and dietVeterans' medical care

Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1289| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2025
This legislation mandates the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement a pilot program, to be known as the "Food is Medicine program," within 180 days of enactment. This program is designed to administer medically-tailored meals and groceries to eligible veterans, alongside furnishing nutrition education and cooking classes through qualified professionals. Eligibility for the program extends to veterans enrolled in VA healthcare who are managing multiple chronic conditions , such as diabetes, cancer, or heart failure. It also includes veterans receiving maternal health care, including prenatal or postpartum services, who are at risk of conditions like preeclampsia or gestational diabetes. The bill requires the VA to develop training for its healthcare providers on integrating this program into veteran treatment plans and to collaborate with community-based organizations for sourcing fresh produce and expanding services. The program is authorized for appropriations from fiscal years 2025 through 2028 and will operate for three years, with annual reports to Congress detailing health outcomes, cost savings, and recommendations.
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Timeline
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Mar 14, 2025
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • March 14, 2025
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Vern Buchanan

Vern Buchanan

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Gwen Moore (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Community life and organizationCongressional oversightEmployment and training programsHealth personnelHealth programs administration and fundingMedical educationNutrition and dietVeterans' medical care