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National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026

4/22/2026, 2:50 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8390

The National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026, designated as H.R. 8390 in the 119th Congress and introduced on April 20, 2026, aims to establish a program focusing on the utilization of food as a form of medical treatment. Specific details regarding provisions or directives within the bill are not outlined in the provided context. The bill can be accessed for further information via the PDF link: [National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026](https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr8390/BILLS-119hr8390ih.pdf).

Current Status of Bill HR 8390

Bill HR 8390 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2026. Bill HR 8390 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2026.  Bill HR 8390'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 April 20, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8390

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8390

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8390

National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026
National Food as Medicine Program Act of 2026
To provide for the establishment or expansion of Food as Medicine programs, and for other purposes.

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Reid McDonald

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I'm not a fan of this bill.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 8390

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