Food Farmacy Act of 2025

# Food Farmacy Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Food Farmacy Act of 2025 would establish or support programs that provide fresh produce and healthy food to people as a form of healthcare intervention. The term "food farmacy" refers to using food—particularly fresh fruits and vegetables—as medicine to help prevent and manage chronic diseases like diabetes and heart disease. If passed, this bill would likely create or expand initiatives that connect patients, particularly low-income individuals, with affordable fresh produce through healthcare providers or community programs. **Who It Affects and Key Provisions** This bill would primarily affect low-income Americans, individuals with diet-related chronic diseases, healthcare providers, and food access programs. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the available information, food farmacy programs typically involve healthcare systems prescribing fresh produce to patients, subsidizing farmers' market vouchers, or partnering with local farms to deliver healthy food.

The bill is sponsored by Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes (D-OH), a Democrat from Ohio. **Current Status** As of now, the bill is in committee, meaning it's still in early stages of the legislative process and has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives. It would need to pass committee review, then receive a House vote, Senate approval, and presidential signature to become law.