Community health centers could get federal help to make nutrition advice part of regular care. The bill uses existing Affordable Care Act money for counseling, staff training, team-based care, and yearly reports to Congress.
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Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Latest action on H.R. 9389: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects community health centers and the patients they serve. It matters most for people with diet-related chronic diseases, people who struggle to get enough healthy food, and communities with nutrition-related health gaps. It also affects health center workers, dietitians, community health workers, academic medical centers, medical schools, and the federal agencies that would run and review the program.
Why this matters: Many patients at community health centers face chronic diseases tied to diet, and this bill would make nutrition help a more regular part of care. It could change how health centers train staff and build care teams. It could also make advice easier to use by matching materials to patients' languages and cultures. The real impact would depend on how much existing funding is used, which centers receive awards, and whether the services improve health in practice.
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Officially: Nutrition Education and Chronic Disease Prevention in Community Health Centers Act of 2026
Community health centers could get federal help to make nutrition advice part of regular care. The bill uses existing Affordable Care Act money for counseling, staff training, team-based care, and yearly reports to Congress.
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Sitting in House Committee
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (6/23/2026)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Passed House
Approved by House
Senate Review
Sent to Senate for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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