Improving Health Through Integrated Food and Nutrition Services at Federally Qualified Health Centers Act
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Latest action (27 Aug 2026): 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.
What this bill does
H.R. 10171 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to create a competitive grant program for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Grants could be used for food insecurity screening, on-site food pantries, partnerships with food banks and nutrition assistance programs, hiring registered dietitians, and culturally tailored nutrition education. The Secretary would also provide technical assistance to grant recipients and coordinate with the Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to streamline referrals to SNAP, WIC, and other nutrition programs, and to explore Medicaid or value-based payment approaches for nutrition services.
The bill primarily affects FQHCs, which serve low-income and underserved populations, and by extension the patients who use these centers, including those facing food insecurity. Grant recipients would be required to submit annual reports on patients served, referrals and enrollments in nutrition programs, and community partnerships formed.
The bill authorizes $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund the program. It was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Joseph Morelle and referred to the House Committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration and votes in the House and Senate, along with presidential approval, before becoming law.
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Timeline
27 Aug 2026
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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10171 do?
- H.R. 10171 would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, to create a competitive grant program for federally qualified health centers (FQHCs). Grants could be used for food insecurity screening, on-site food pantries, partnerships with food banks and nutrition assistance programs, hiring registered dietitians, and culturally tailored nutrition education. The Secretary would also provide technical assistance to grant recipients and coordinate with the Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to streamline referrals to SNAP, WIC, and other nutrition programs, and to explore Medicaid or value-based payment approaches for nutrition services. The bill primarily affects FQHCs, which serve low-income and underserved populations, and by extension the patients who use these centers, including those facing food insecurity. Grant recipients would be required to submit annual reports on patients served, referrals and enrollments in nutrition programs, and community partnerships formed. The bill authorizes $100 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031 to fund the program. It was introduced on August 27, 2026, by Rep. Joseph Morelle and referred to the House Committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, and Education and Workforce. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration and votes in the House and Senate, along with presidential approval, before becoming law.
- Has H.R. 10171 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10171. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10171?
- H.R. 10171 was sponsored by Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10171?
- 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. (27 Aug 2026).
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