United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 6971 (116th)
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020
Introduced
22 May 2020
Last action
22 May 2020 · Introduced
Status
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.
Sponsors
Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9]
Subjects
Healthcare
Source updated
5 December 2025
Summary
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020 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
22 May 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House
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22 May 2020
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
22 May 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 22 May 2020 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] · D · Cosponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] · R · Cosponsor
- Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9] · D · Cosponsor
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Related records
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6971
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/116/hr/6971
- us · 116-hr-6971 · source updated 5 December 2025