Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-03-13T04:23:38Z

Explore the details of House Bill 1289 Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1289

Bill 119 hr 1289, also known as the Medically-Tailored Meals and Groceries Pilot Program Act, aims to address the nutritional needs of eligible veterans by establishing a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs. The program will provide medically-tailored meals and groceries to veterans who qualify based on their medical conditions and dietary requirements.

The bill directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to develop and implement the pilot program, which will be designed to improve the health outcomes of participating veterans. The meals and groceries provided will be tailored to meet the specific nutritional needs of each veteran, taking into account any medical conditions or dietary restrictions they may have.

In addition to providing meals and groceries, the pilot program will also include education and counseling on nutrition and healthy eating habits. This holistic approach aims to not only address the immediate nutritional needs of veterans but also to empower them to make healthier choices in the long term. Overall, the Medically-Tailored Meals and Groceries Pilot Program Act seeks to improve the health and well-being of eligible veterans by ensuring they have access to nutritious food that supports their medical needs. By addressing the nutritional needs of veterans, the program aims to reduce healthcare costs and improve overall health outcomes for this population.

Congressional Summary of HR 1289

Veterans Nutrition and Wellness Act of 2025

This bill requires the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish and implement the Food is Medicine pilot program, under which the VA must provide medically tailored meals and groceries, nutrition education, and cooking classes to certain veterans who are enrolled in the VA health care system. Specifically, the program is for veterans enrolled in the VA health care system who receive VA care for (1) multiple chronic conditions, or (2) maternal health and are at risk of preeclampsia or gestational diabetes.

The three-year pilot program also requires the VA to (1) develop and seek to implement training programs for VA health care providers in integrating the program into the treatment plans of veterans, and (2) seek to collaborate with community-based organizations to procure locally sourced produce and expand the availability of medically tailored meals and groceries.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1289

Bill HR 1289 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1289 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 13, 2025. Bill HR 1289's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs. as of February 13, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1289

To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish and carry out a pilot program to administer to eligible veterans medically-tailored meals and groceries, and for other purposes.