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National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2024

10/2/2024, 8:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 9631

The National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2024, designated as H.R. 9631 in the 118th Congress and introduced on September 17, 2024, aims to establish a program focused on using food as a form of medicine. The bill likely includes provisions related to promoting access to nutritious food, integrating food-based interventions into healthcare settings, and potentially funding research on the health benefits of specific foods. The specific directives and actions proposed within the bill would be detailed in the official PDF version accessible through the provided link.

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Current Status of Bill HR 9631

Bill HR 9631 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2024. Bill HR 9631 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 17, 2024.  Bill HR 9631's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of September 17, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 9631

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
26
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 9631

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 9631

To provide for the establishment or expansion of Food as Medicine programs, and for other purposes.
National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2024
National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2024

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 9631

Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
CaliforniaDemocrat
Juan Vargas
Juan Vargas
CaliforniaDemocrat
Lauren Underwood
Lauren Underwood
IllinoisDemocrat
Shri Thanedar
Shri Thanedar
MichiganDemocrat
Rashida Tlaib
Rashida Tlaib
MichiganDemocrat
Emilia Strong Sykes
Emilia Strong Sykes
OhioDemocrat

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