To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Require Medicare and Medicaid to cover certain food and nutrition services.
Occurrences
Mr. Ruiz introduced H.R. 8391 to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under Medicare and Medicaid.
Evidence
GovInfo records that Rep. Raul Ruiz introduced H.R. 8391 on April 20, 2026 and referred it to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means. The bill's full title states it would require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under Medicare and Medicaid.
Last Action Date Listed: April 20, 2026. Action: Mr. Ruiz introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker.
GovInfo lists the last action date as April 20, 2026 and shows that Rep. Ruiz introduced the bill, which was referred to the Committees on Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means.
Assessments
Rep. Raul Ruiz made a serious legislative attempt by introducing H.R. 8391 on April 20, 2026 to require Medicare and Medicaid coverage of certain food and nutrition services. But the official record in the provided evidence shows only introduction and referral to committee, with no markup, passage, enactment, or other material advancement to the promised policy outcome. Because the promised requirement was not delivered, this is best scored as never, with effort credit for the concrete attempt.
Ruiz introduced H.R. 8391 on April 20, 2026 to require Medicare and Medicaid coverage of certain food and nutrition services, matching the promised policy. However, the available official record shows only introduction and committee referral, with no enactment or implemented coverage requirement. Because this is a concrete legislative attempt but the promised federal outcome has not been delivered, it is best scored as not fulfilled with an effort badge.