Dwight Evans (D-PA)
Expressing support for the designation of September 14, 2025, as "National Food is Medicine Day".
A Democratic resolution with 1 Republican cosponsor · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for designating September 14, 2025, as "National Food is Medicine Day." It highlights the importance of nutritious food for the health of all Americans and recognizes food as a tool to treat certain clinical conditions. The text notes that food is medicine interventions can include medically tailored meals, groceries, and produce. It further suggests that these interventions can be a cost-effective way to reduce disease burden. Finally, the resolution urges the Department of Health and Human Services to research, collaborate, and scale these interventions.
Yes· 3 of 13
- Scored +5
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The bill addresses food insecurity and the need for access to nutritious food as a medical tool.
- Scored +5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
The resolution urges the scaling of food as medicine interventions to help manage and treat clinical conditions.
- Scored +4
Would retired people be better off under this?
The emphasis on managing chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes provides significant benefit to retirees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Health Management and Prevention: The resolution recognizes food as a tool to prevent, manage, and treat certain clinical conditions (Section 3). This could benefit individuals by providing ways to address health issues through nutrition.
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Improved Health Outcomes: The text highlights that food is medicine interventions can serve as a complement to nutrition supports for sustained positive health outcomes (Section 4).
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Increased Research and Integration: The resolution urges the Department of Health and Human Services to sustain scientific research to integrate these interventions into healthcare delivery (Section 5). This may lead to more evidence-based treatments for diverse populations.
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Collaboration for Better Access: There is a call for the Department of Health and Human Services to collaborate with the United States Department of Agriculture (Section 6) and scale the use of these interventions with various healthcare practitioners and providers (Section 7). This could help make food-based medical interventions more widely available.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The bill addresses food insecurity and the need for access to nutritious food as a medical tool. Would retired people be better off under this? — The emphasis on managing chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes provides significant benefit to retirees. Would Black Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights the importance of reducing health disparities through improved nutrition access. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights the importance of reducing health disparities through improved nutrition access. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights the importance of reducing health disparities through improved nutrition access. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights the importance of reducing health disparities through improved nutrition access. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The focus on managing chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease directly benefits older populations. Would white Americans be better off under this? — The bill highlights the importance of reducing health disparities through improved nutrition access. Would farmers be better off under this? — The bill encourages collaboration between HHS and the USDA regarding food as medicine.
- Healthcare
- Does this make health care easier to get in general? — The resolution urges the scaling of food as medicine interventions to help manage and treat clinical conditions. Does this put more money into medical research? — The bill urges the Department of Health and Human Services to sustain scientific research on food as a medical intervention.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — The text notes that addressing dietary barriers can help mitigate existing health disparities. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — The bill addresses food insecurity as a component of health and economic productivity.
- 9/15/2025
- Submitted in House
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
Vern BuchananRepublican · Florida
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts