S 3706 United States Senate · 119th Congress

Produce Prescriptions for Veterans Act

This bill adds "produce prescriptions" as a covered medical service under the VA healthcare system. It directly affects veterans with diet-related chronic conditions (like diabetes or heart disease) who are also food-insecure. The key provision requires the VA to provide veterans with vouchers or debit cards for purchasing fruits and vegetables to improve their health, rather than just offering standard medical treatment. This creates a concrete policy change where nutritional support becomes part of VA care for eligible veterans.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2026
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Introduced Jan 27, 2026 Last action Apr 29, 2026
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Apr 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee on Veterans' Affairs. Hearings held.
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Jan 27, 2026
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs. (text: CR S292)
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Jan 27, 2026
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Richard J. Durbin
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