S 3235 United States Senate · 119th Congress

DINE Act

This bill amends the Older Americans Act to integrate "food is medicine" programs into existing nutrition services for older adults. It adds specific references to produce prescriptions, medically tailored meals, and community-based food programs in eligibility screening, caregiver support, and nutrition counseling. The key change requires programs to include referrals to these food-based interventions as part of standard service delivery. This directly affects older Americans receiving nutrition services under the Older Americans Act by expanding available support options through existing federal and community programs.
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Introduced Nov 20, 2025 Last action Nov 20, 2025
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Nov 20, 2025
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