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Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressS-3706| Senate 
| Updated: 1/27/2026
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Veterans' Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to expand healthcare services for veterans by authorizing the provision of produce prescriptions. It amends Title 38, United States Code, to explicitly include these prescriptions as a recognized medical service provided by the Secretary. A produce prescription is defined as a service offering a benefit, such as a voucher or debit card, for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. This benefit is specifically targeted at veterans who have a diet-related chronic condition and are also identified as food-insecure . The program's objective is to improve the health of eligible veterans by providing access to nutritious food, thereby addressing their diet-related chronic conditions and food insecurity.
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Timeline
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7267
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7267
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7267: Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

USA119th CongressS-3706| Senate 
| Updated: 1/27/2026
This bill seeks to expand healthcare services for veterans by authorizing the provision of produce prescriptions. It amends Title 38, United States Code, to explicitly include these prescriptions as a recognized medical service provided by the Secretary. A produce prescription is defined as a service offering a benefit, such as a voucher or debit card, for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. This benefit is specifically targeted at veterans who have a diet-related chronic condition and are also identified as food-insecure . The program's objective is to improve the health of eligible veterans by providing access to nutritious food, thereby addressing their diet-related chronic conditions and food insecurity.
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Timeline
Jan 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Jan 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)
Feb 12, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-7267
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • January 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)


  • February 12, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-7267
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Veterans' Affairs Committee

Armed Forces and National Security

Related Bills

  • HR 119-7267: Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted