Food Farmacy Act of 2025
The Food Farmacy Act of 2025 authorizes $10 million annually (2026-2030) in federal grants to fund "healthy food pharmacies" that provide free nutritious food and nutrition guidance from qualified health professionals to low-income, rural, or food-insecure communities. These pharmacies must serve Medicaid/SNAP recipients at no cost and align with the Department of Health and Human Services' "Food is Medicine" initiative. Grants cover construction, equipment, staffing, and food acquisition, with recipients required to report annual data on patrons served, health outcomes, and program effectiveness. The bill directly supports communities facing food insecurity by integrating grocery access with healthcare services, targeting non-profits, local governments, and tribal organizations.
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Introduction
Sep 2025
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Introduced Sep 16, 2025
Last action Sep 16, 2025
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Sep 16, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sep 16, 2025
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Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Emilia Strong Sykes
DDemocratic
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Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
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Janelle S. Bynum
DDemocratic
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Monica De La Cruz
RRepublican
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