Bill · H.R. 1289· House(119-HR-1289)
Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 2/13/2025
- Last activity
- 3/14/2025 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Vern Buchanan
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 2
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025," directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program called the "Food is Medicine program." The program aims to provide medically-tailored meals and groceries to certain eligible veterans. It also includes provisions for nutrition education and training for health care providers. The program seeks to collaborate with community-based organizations to procure fresh produce and expand food availability. The Secretary must submit an annual report to Congress regarding the program's effectiveness and health outcomes. The authority for this program is set to terminate three years after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 8
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill implements a specialized nutrition and wellness program for veterans with chronic health needs.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+7
The bill creates a new nutrition and wellness pilot program specifically for veterans facing chronic health conditions.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill establishes a pilot program to provide medically-tailored meals and groceries to eligible veterans.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Provision of specialized nutrition: The program will administer medically-tailored meals and groceries to help veterans manage specific health needs (Section 2(b)(1)(A)).
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Access to expert guidance: Veterans can receive nutrition education and cooking classes through professionals like registered dieticians, nutritionists, and community health workers (Section 2(b)(1)(B)).
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Support for chronic condition management: The program targets veterans receiving care for multiple chronic conditions, such as diabetes, cancer, or heart failure (Section 2(c)(1)).
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Maternal health support: Eligible veterans include those receiving maternal health care who are at risk of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes (Section 2(c)(2)).
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Fresh food accessibility: By collaborating with local agriculture and food banks, the program seeks to procure fresh and locally-sourced produce (Section 2(b)(3)(A)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Limited duration: The authority to carry out the "Food is Medicine program" is scheduled to terminate three years after the date of the Act's enactment (Section 2(g)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Veterans+7Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Women+5Good For Seniors+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+2
- 10/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/14/2025
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 2/13/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Susie LeeDemocrat · Nevada
Gwen MooreDemocrat · Wisconsin