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Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7267| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide produce prescriptions as a recognized medical service. This new provision aims to address diet-related chronic conditions among veterans by improving their access to nutritious food. A "produce prescription" is defined as a service where the VA provides or refers a veteran to receive a benefit, such as a voucher or debit card , specifically for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. This program targets veterans who are both food-insecure and suffer from a diet-related chronic condition, with the goal of improving their health outcomes.
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Timeline
Jan 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3706
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3706
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

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  • S 119-3706: Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressHR-7267| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This bill amends Title 38 of the United States Code to authorize the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide produce prescriptions as a recognized medical service. This new provision aims to address diet-related chronic conditions among veterans by improving their access to nutritious food. A "produce prescription" is defined as a service where the VA provides or refers a veteran to receive a benefit, such as a voucher or debit card , specifically for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. This program targets veterans who are both food-insecure and suffer from a diet-related chronic condition, with the goal of improving their health outcomes.
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Timeline
Jan 27, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3706
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in House
Jan 27, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 27, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3706
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • January 27, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Chellie Pingree

Chellie Pingree

Democratic Representative

Maine

Cosponsors (1)
Vern Buchanan (Republican)

Health Subcommittee, Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • S 119-3706: Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted