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S 3235119th CongressIn Committee
DINE Act
Introduced: Nov 20, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-Massachusetts)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The DINE Act amends the Older Americans Act of 1965 to incorporate food-based interventions, including screening for food is medicine programs and referrals to such programs.
Key Points
- 1Amends definitions to include food is medicine programs
- 2Requires screening for eligibility for food-based interventions
- 3Adds referrals to food is medicine programs in disease prevention services
- 4Includes medically tailored meals and produce prescriptions in nutrition goals
- 5Enhances nutrition services administration to include food-based interventions
- 6Updates nutrition education to include intervention programs and referrals
Impact Areas
Older Americans Act programsSenior nutrition servicesFood is medicine programsHealthcare providersFederal and state nutrition policies
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