What does Preamble of HR 7571 do?

This bill proposes to amend the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008. The amendments relate to the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. The bill aims to address the sustainability of the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program. The bill is referred to the Committee on Agriculture.

What does SHORT TITLE. of HR 7571 do?

This bill is formally titled the GusNIP Expansion Act of 2026.

What does IMPROVING THE FINANCING OF THE GUS SCHUMACHER NUTRITION of HR 7571 do?

This section amends Section 4405(b) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to modify the federal share of costs for activities under the Nutrition Incentive Program. It establishes cooperative agreements to scale statewide incentive programs, requiring a minimum duration of four years and prioritizing agreements that work in various retail settings. This section amends Section 4405(c) of the Food, Conservation, and Energy Act of 2008 to establish a pilot grant program and a grant program for produce prescription programs. The pilot grant program focuses on demonstrating and evaluating the impact of increased fruit and vegetable consumption, reduced food insecurity, and reduced healthcare costs. Expansion grants require a minimum intervention cohort of 300 patients and a 12-month or longer intervention duration. The section modifies funding levels for the Nutrition Incentive Program through 2031 and beyond, allocating specific amounts for different program components. It mandates a study and recommendations on transitioning payment for the produce prescription program to health insurance programs by a specific date. A review panel is established to review grant applications under this subsection.

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GusNIP Expansion Act of 2026 — HR. 7571

Last updated: 2/13/2026 · Introduced: 2/13/2026

Author: Eric Crawford (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill modifies federal funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, including establishing cooperative agreements to expand statewide incentive programs and prioritizing diverse retail settings.
It creates a pilot and grant program for produce prescription programs, aiming to improve fruit and vegetable consumption, reduce food insecurity, and potentially lower healthcare costs.
The bill adjusts funding levels for the Nutrition Incentive Program through 2031 and beyond, and mandates a study on integrating produce prescription payments into health insurance programs.

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