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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

4/22/2026, 7:13 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8391

The bill titled "To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs" was introduced in the 119th Congress as H.R. 8391 on April 20, 2026. The purpose of the bill is to mandate the inclusion of specific food and nutrition services under both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Further details or provisions of the bill are not explicitly mentioned in the provided context.

Current Status of Bill HR 8391

Bill HR 8391 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 20, 2026. Bill HR 8391 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 20, 2026.  Bill HR 8391's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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 8391

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 8391

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8391

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

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