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118th Congress Health

H.R. 6961: Nutrition CARE Act of 2024

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jan 11, 2024
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Jan 11, 2024

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders. Such services must be furnished by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a referral from a physician, psychologist, or other authorized mental health professional.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

60

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

18 points earned
  1. 1Judy Chu D-CA SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone4 events+18
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History

  1. Jan 11, 2024Introduced in the House by Judy Chu.
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  1. Dec 17, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  2. Jan 12, 2024Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  3. Jan 11, 2024Introduced in House
  4. Jan 11, 2024Referred 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.