Partnerships for Better Health Act
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Latest action (3 Sep 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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
The Partnerships for Better Health Act would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, working with the Secretary of Agriculture, to create a grant program supporting local partnerships that combine health care and nutrition services for communities with high rates of chronic disease. Grants would go to a "lead eligible entity"—such as a federally qualified health center, nonprofit hospital, food bank, or similar nonprofit—acting on behalf of a coalition that includes clinical, nutrition, public health, and community-based partners. Funds could pay for care coordination, community health workers, nutrition education, "Food is Medicine" programs (medically tailored home-delivered food), data systems, and outreach.
The program targets underserved populations, prioritizing areas with high chronic disease rates, food insecurity, health professional shortages, rural or persistently poor areas, and medically underserved communities. Grantees must serve people at or below 200% of the poverty line or otherwise medically underserved, use evidence-based methods, maintain coalition agreements, and report annually on health, access, and utilization outcomes. Grants would last up to three years, renewable for two more, with $15 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2027–2031.
The bill was introduced September 3, 2026, by Rep. Josh Harder and referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Agriculture Committees. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate before it could become law; no further action has yet occurred.
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Timeline
3 Sep 2026
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. 10274 do?
- The Partnerships for Better Health Act would direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services, working with the Secretary of Agriculture, to create a grant program supporting local partnerships that combine health care and nutrition services for communities with high rates of chronic disease. Grants would go to a "lead eligible entity"—such as a federally qualified health center, nonprofit hospital, food bank, or similar nonprofit—acting on behalf of a coalition that includes clinical, nutrition, public health, and community-based partners. Funds could pay for care coordination, community health workers, nutrition education, "Food is Medicine" programs (medically tailored home-delivered food), data systems, and outreach. The program targets underserved populations, prioritizing areas with high chronic disease rates, food insecurity, health professional shortages, rural or persistently poor areas, and medically underserved communities. Grantees must serve people at or below 200% of the poverty line or otherwise medically underserved, use evidence-based methods, maintain coalition agreements, and report annually on health, access, and utilization outcomes. Grants would last up to three years, renewable for two more, with $15 million authorized annually for fiscal years 2027–2031. The bill was introduced September 3, 2026, by Rep. Josh Harder and referred to the House Energy and Commerce and Agriculture Committees. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, potential amendment, and votes in the House and Senate before it could become law; no further action has yet occurred.
- Has H.R. 10274 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10274. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10274?
- H.R. 10274 was sponsored by Rep. Harder, Josh [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10274?
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture, 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. (3 Sep 2026).
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