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BillHR 7906 · 119

FOOD for Health Act

Introduced
Mar 12, 2026
Cosponsors
8
Traction
0
Last Action
Mar 12, 2026

Bill Summary

Funds research on the relationship between food and health, and requires the development of a national plan to improve health through better nutrition. Establishes a program to support this research and planning.

Sponsored By

Robin L. Kelly
Democrat · Illinois · House

Bill Journey

  1. Mar 12, 2026
  3. Mar 12, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects researchers, healthcare providers, and the general public, particularly those with diet-related health conditions, by potentially leading to new discoveries and guidelines for healthy eating. It may also impact the food and agriculture industries by influencing future nutrition standards and recommendations.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
9backers
  • Democratic7
  • Republican2
Cross-party cosponsors2 · 25%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (8)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicFood & Agriculture
CommitteeCommittee on Agriculture
IntroducedMar 12, 2026
Last UpdatedMar 12, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Subjects
  • Food
  • Health

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.