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H.R. 6407 (118th)

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

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Introduced

14 November 2023

Last action

17 December 2024 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Kiggans, Jennifer A. [R-VA-2], Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Sean Casten, Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Earl Blumenauer, Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], David Trone, Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Soto, Darren [D-FL-9], Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25], Rep. Trahan, Lori [D-MA-3], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Landsman, Greg [D-OH-1], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

Healthcare

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Summary

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023 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.

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Timeline

  1. 14 November 2023

    Introduced

    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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 November 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 November 2023

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 November 2023

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 17 December 2024

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

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