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US HB7267

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chellie Pingree

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Amends title 38, United States Code to add "produce prescriptions" as an authorized VA medical service for veterans

  • Eligibility requires veterans to have both a diet-related chronic condition and be food-insecure

  • Benefits may be provided directly by the VA Secretary or through referrals to other programs

  • Produce prescriptions can take the form of vouchers or debit cards for purchasing fruits and vegetables

  • Introduced January 27, 2026 by Rep. Pingree (D) and Rep. Buchanan (R) with bipartisan sponsorship; referred to House Committee on Veterans' Affairs

Legislative Description

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Subcommittee on Health2/12/2026
Veterans' Affairs1/27/2026

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