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HR10171FEDERALin_committee

Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers Act

August 27, 2026

healthcare nutrition food security federal policy

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Where This Stands

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Last action

Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce, 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.Aug 27, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This legislation establishes a federal framework for FQHCs to provide direct nutrition assistance, impacting how low-income patients access food resources alongside medical care.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Federally Qualified Health Centers

These centers would be required to integrate food and nutrition services into their existing healthcare operations.

Patients of Federally Qualified Health Centers

Patients would have access to integrated food and nutrition services as part of their primary care experience.

What changed

Current stage: in_committee.

What's next

Floor Vote.

Summary

This bill requires the integration of food and nutrition services into the primary care provided by . It formalizes nutrition support as a standard component of care to address food insecurity among patients.

Why It Matters

This legislation establishes a federal framework for FQHCs to provide direct nutrition assistance, impacting how low-income patients access food resources alongside medical care.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are Federally Qualified Health Centers?

These are community-based health care providers that receive funds from the HRSA Health Center Program to provide primary care services in underserved areas.

What does this bill change for patients?

If passed, the bill would require FQHCs to integrate food and nutrition services into their standard care offerings, potentially making it easier for patients to access food assistance during medical visits.

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Integration of Social Determinants of Health

The bill represents a formal legislative attempt to bridge the gap between clinical medical care and social services like nutrition assistance.

Federally Qualified Health Centers

Connected Entities

organizationCommittee on Agriculture“House committee assigned to review the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Energy and Commerce“House committee assigned to review the bill”Map →

organizationCommittee on Education and Workforce“House committee assigned to review the bill”Map →

organizationFederally Qualified Health Centers“Community-based health care providers that receive funds from the HRSA Health Ce”Map →

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