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BillHR 8355 · 119

Accountable Produce is Medicine Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 16, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 16, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a program to make fresh produce more accessible as a form of medicine, potentially changing how food is prescribed and covered by health services. Requires healthcare systems to consider produce as a medical treatment option.

Sponsored By

Lloyd Smucker
Republican · Pennsylvania · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 16, 2026
  3. Apr 16, 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 low-income individuals and families who rely on government-funded healthcare, potentially increasing their access to fresh produce as a medical treatment. It also impacts healthcare providers and insurance companies, which may need to adapt their coverage and reimbursement policies to include produce as a prescribed treatment.

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
4backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican3
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 33%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (5)

2 more not shown here — see the full list on congress.gov.

Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicHealth
CommitteeCommittee on Energy and Commerce
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Latest ActionReferred 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.
Subjects
  • 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.