Washington, Jan. 27 -- Congresswoman Chellie Pingree issued the following press release:
U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Vern Buchanan (R-FL-16) today introduced the Produce Prescription for Veterans Act, new legislation that would authorize the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to provide produce prescriptions to veterans. These produce prescription programs would allow veterans who have diet-related chronic conditions to be "prescribed" vouchers or debit cards that allow them to purchase free or discounted fruits and vegetables.
"As food costs climb and food deserts make grocery stores inaccessible, Americans-especially our veterans-are struggling to eat enoug...