US Congress House Bill 6971 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 9-2)
Status: Introduced on May 22 2020 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2020-05-22 - 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.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

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.

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

Rep. Eliot Engel [D-NY]	Rep. Peter King [R-NY]	Rep. Ed Case [D-HI]	Rep. Joyce Beatty [D-OH]
Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA]	Rep. Alma Adams [D-NC]	Rep. Jahana Hayes [D-CT]	Rep. Eleanor Norton [D-DC]
Rep. Chellie Pingree [D-ME]	Rep. Fred Upton [R-MI]	Rep. Andy Levin [D-MI]

Date	Chamber	Action
2020-05-22	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.
2020-05-22	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.
2020-05-22	House	Introduced in House

SB4504 (Same As) 2020-08-06 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S5275)

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6971/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6971/BILLS-116hr6971ih.pdf