Harder’s Partnerships for Better Health Act creates a new grant program at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in consultation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to expand access to healthy food and connect people with the support they need to stay healthy.
Advance the Partnerships for Better Health Act to create a Department of Health and Human Services grant program, in consultation with USDA, providing $15 million annually through 2031 for integrated medical care, nutrition support and education, and social services.
Occurrences
Action Mr. Harder of California introduced the following bill; which was 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 Bill Number H.R. 10274 Bill Version Introduced in House (IH) Short Title Partnerships for Better Health Act Full Title To expand access to integrated, community-driven health and nutrition services for underserved populations with high chronic disease prevalence, through coordinated local partnerships, measurable outcomes, and sustainable delivery models, and for other purposes. Sponsors Josh Harder(CA)
Evidence
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Mr. Harder of California introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Agriculture
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There are authorized to be appropriated $15,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2027 through 2031.
Assessments
Verified evidence shows Harder materially advanced the Partnerships for Better Health Act by introducing H.R. 10274 and having it referred to House committees, and the introduced bill included the promised $15,000,000 annual authorization for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. However, the verified evidence shows introduction and referral only, not enactment, appropriation, or implementation of the HHS grant program. With no documented deadline expired as of 2026-09-23, this is an attributable effort but not a delivered or partial outcome.