Bill · H.R. 7267· House(119-HR-7267)
Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act
- Introduced
- 1/27/2026
- Last activity
- 2/12/2026 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Sponsored by
- Chellie Pingree
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act," seeks to amend title 38 of the United States Code. It aims to authorize the provision of produce prescriptions to veterans. These prescriptions would involve providing benefits like vouchers or debit cards to purchase fruits and vegetables. This service is intended for veterans dealing with diet-related chronic conditions and food insecurity.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together?+7
The bill provides direct health and nutritional support to veterans facing chronic diet-related conditions and food insecurity.
Does this increase the pay, pensions or support veterans receive?+6
The bill expands veteran benefits by authorizing produce prescriptions for those with diet-related chronic conditions.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill improves access to nutrition for veterans through produce prescriptions, vouchers, or debit cards.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Improved health management: The bill allows the Secretary to provide benefits to veterans who have a diet-related chronic condition to help improve that condition (Section 2, subsection b).
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Increased food access: Veterans who are food-insecure can receive a benefit, such as a voucher or a debit card, specifically for the purchase of fruits and vegetables (Section 2, subsection b).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
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+4
- National Security And Foreign Policy
- Improves Veterans Benefits+6
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+3
- 2/12/2026
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- 1/27/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
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Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida