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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Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture.
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GovScope Watchdog™
AI Government Intelligence™This bill, introduced in the 118th Congress as H.R. 10124, directs the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and administer a pilot program that provides grants to support Food is Medicine programs. These programs typically integrate food and nutrition interventions into healthcare to improve health outcomes. The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture but ultimately failed or expired without further legislative action. No official summary or full text is available to provide additional details on program scope, funding levels, or specific implementation mechanisms.
H.R. 10124 aimed to create a pilot grant program under the Department of Agriculture to support Food is Medicine initiatives but did not advance beyond subcommittee referral and expired.
- The bill mandates the Secretary of Agriculture to establish and administer a pilot grant program for Food is Medicine programs.
- Food is Medicine programs focus on integrating nutrition and food-based interventions into healthcare settings.
- The bill was referred to a relevant subcommittee but did not progress and is currently classified as failed or expired.
['Food is Medicine program operators and organizations', 'Healthcare providers integrating nutrition-based interventions', 'Potentially patients receiving improved nutrition-related healthcare services', 'U.S. Department of Agriculture as the administering agency']
['Lack of available full bill text limits understanding of funding sources and program scale.', 'No information on oversight or evaluation mechanisms for the pilot program.', 'Unclear authority scope and criteria for grant eligibility and award.', 'Potential administrative costs and resource allocation within the Department of Agriculture.']
The bill was introduced in the House during the 118th Congress and referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture. It did not advance beyond this stage and is now classified as failed or expired. The policy area is Agriculture and Food, reflecting ongoing legislative interest in nutrition and food security initiatives.
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['Potential increased collaboration between healthcare providers and nutrition programs if the pilot were implemented.', 'Possible influence on future legislation related to food security, nutrition, and healthcare integration.', 'Administrative burden on the Department of Agriculture to manage new grant programs.']
Transparency is limited due to the lack of full bill text and official summary, restricting detailed analysis of program design, funding, and oversight. The bill's failure to advance past subcommittee referral suggests limited legislative momentum. Monitoring future proposals in this policy area may provide additional clarity on government support for Food is Medicine initiatives.
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