HR. 1289In Committee
Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025
Requires the VA to run a three year Food is Medicine pilot for eligible veterans with chronic conditions or certain maternal health risks
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the VA to run a three year Food is Medicine pilot for eligible veterans with chronic conditions or certain maternal health risks
Key points
- Require VA pilot program
- Authorize medically tailored meals
- Authorize nutrition education
- Direct provider training
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-14 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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