To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude from the anti-kickback statute and other sanctions certain remunerations for providing food or nutrition services to individuals.

Introduced on October 29, 2026, by Rep. Sykes (D-OH-13), HR10945 proposes a narrow regulatory change to the anti-kickback statute under title XI of the Social Security Act. The bill would exclude from penalties certain payments or benefits provided to individuals for food or nutrition services, effectively allowing healthcare providers to offer such services without violating federal kickback laws. This is a legislative authorization of a regulatory exemption, not an appropriation; no federal funds are allocated. The bill has been referred to both the Energy and Commerce and Ways and Means Committees, where it awaits further action. With zero cosponsors and a junior sponsor, the bill lacks visible momentum. No companion legislation has been introduced in the Senate. The legislative path requires committee markup, House passage, Senate consideration, and presidential action—a multi-year timeline if it advances at all. Structural winners, if enacted, would be healthcare providers (hospitals, health plans, clinics) that could integrate nutrition services into patient care without legal risk, and food service companies that supply institutional meals. However, the impact on any single publicly traded company is indirect and small relative to their revenue, making specific ticker identification premature. The bill's narrow scope and early stage warrant a low impact score.