The GusNIP Expansion Act of 2026 expands and strengthens two federal nutrition programs that help low-income Americans buy fresh produce. The bill increases funding for the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program (which offers matching incentives when SNAP recipients buy fruits and vegetables) and the Produce Prescription Program (which connects patients to fresh produce through healthcare providers). The legislation authorizes $57.5 million annually from 2027 through 2031, rising to $56 million per year starting in 2032, and establishes new cooperative agreements to scale these programs statewide while allowing the federal government to cover more than half the costs in high-poverty areas. The bill sets specific funding ranges for different grant types—between $100,000 and $400,000 for pilot projects, and between $1 million and $2.5 million for expansion grants—and requires a study within three years on how to transition produce prescription funding to health insurance programs. These changes aim to improve dietary health, reduce food insecurity, and lower healthcare costs through better access to fresh produce for vulnerable populations.
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