Bill · S. 3235· Senate(119-S-3235)
DINE Act
- Introduced
- 11/20/2025
- Last activity
- 11/20/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- Sponsored by
- Edward Markey
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Disease Intervention through Nutrition Education Act" or the "DINE Act," seeks to amend the Older Americans Act of 1965. The primary goal is to include food-based interventions within the existing framework. It adds language to include screenings for eligibility for Federal and non-Federal food is medicine programs. The bill also incorporates referrals to these programs for caregivers. Additionally, it expands the definition of improved nutrition to include medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill expands nutrition-related services and food-based interventions specifically under the Older Americans Act.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
The bill improves the provision of nutrition services and food-based interventions for older adults.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill facilitates access to food-is-medicine programs which assist low-income individuals.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to nutrition programs: The bill adds screenings to determine eligibility for Federal and non-Federal food is medicine programs, which could help people access necessary nutrition (Section 2, subsection a, clause 1).
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Support for caregivers: By including referrals to Federal and non-Federal food is medicine programs, caregivers may receive appropriate assistance (Section 2, subsection a, clause 2).
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Improved nutrition options: The inclusion of medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions aims to improve nutrition through specific food-based interventions (Section 2, subsection a, clause 3).
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Innovative nutrition approaches: The bill allows for the use of innovative approaches and intervention programs, such as produce prescriptions (Section 2, subsection b, clauses 1 and 2).
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Enhanced education and referrals: The bill expands nutrition education to include interventions and referrals to food-based intervention programs (Section 2, subsection c, clauses 1 and 2).
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 Retirees+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Low Income Households+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+4
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/20/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
Richard BlumenthalDemocrat · Connecticut
Cory BookerDemocrat · New Jersey
Kirsten GillibrandDemocrat · New York
Andy KimDemocrat · New Jersey