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PREVENT DIABETES Act

Introduced: September 24, 2020 Introduced by: Scott, Tim Republican · South Carolina See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Promoting Responsible and Effective Virtual Experiences through Novel Technology to Deliver Improved Access and Better Engagement with Tested and Evidence-based Strategies Act or the PREVENT DIABETES Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to allow online or virtual diabetes prevention programs that meet standards set by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to participate in the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program Expanded Model. The model provides CDC-approved training on dietary changes, physical activity, and other behavioral strategies for beneficiaries who are at risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

What's happening now September 24, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 8861 Identical bill PREVENT DIABETES Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 4
All 4 Democratic 2 Republican 2
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Cotton, Tom
Arkansas · Sep 24, 2020
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Cramer, Kevin
North Dakota · Sep 24, 2020
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Smith, Tina
Minnesota · Sep 24, 2020
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Sep 24, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 4709: PREVENT DIABETES Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4709/
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"S. 4709: PREVENT DIABETES Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4709/.
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S. 4709, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-4709/.
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