118th Congress Health
H.R. 6407: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023
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Summary
This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services.
Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Jennifer Kiggans R-VAOriginal
- Lisa Blunt Rochester D-DE
- Ed Case D-HI
- Earl Blumenauer D-OR
- Nanette Barragán D-CA
- Sean Casten D-IL
- Mark Pocan D-WI
- Jahana Hayes D-CT
- Ted Lieu D-CA
- James McGovern D-MA
- Chellie Pingree D-ME
- Stephen Lynch D-MA
- Rashida Tlaib D-MI
- Shri Thanedar D-MI
- Bonnie Watson Coleman D-NJ
- Kweisi Mfume D-MD
- Eleanor Norton D-DC
- Zoe Lofgren D-CA
- Jamie Raskin D-MD
- Julia Brownley D-CA
- David Trone D-MD
- Emanuel Cleaver D-MO
- Sharice Davids D-KS
- Darren Soto D-FL
- Lori Trahan D-MA
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz D-FL
- Betty McCollum D-MN
- Greg Landsman D-OH
- Terri Sewell D-AL
Who scored on this bill
- 1Robin Kelly SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone3 events+12
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History
- Introduced in the House by Robin Kelly.
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- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
- Introduced in House
- 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, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.