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HR 4818 118th Congress House Health Congressional oversight Health care coverage and access Health personnel Health promotion and preventive care Medical research Medicare Mental health Nutrition and diet Physical fitness and lifestyle Prescription drugs

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023

Introduced: September 14, 2023 See on congress.gov
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In committee
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 27, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-959, Part I.
Jun 27, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.
Jun 27, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 20, 2023
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.
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
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Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023

This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner.

The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight.

What's happening now December 27, 2024

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-959, Part I.

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 Lobbying activity 21

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 Cosponsors 113
All 113 Democratic 73 Republican 23
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Scholten, Hillary J.
Michigan · Dec 9, 2024
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Dec 3, 2024
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Himes, James A.
Connecticut · Sep 27, 2024
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Horsford, Steven
Nevada · Sep 27, 2024
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Suozzi, Thomas R.
New York · Sep 12, 2024
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Morelle, Joseph D.
New York · Sep 9, 2024
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Ivey, Glenn
Maryland · Jul 30, 2024
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De La Cruz, Monica
Texas · Jul 15, 2024
Bush, Cori
· Jul 11, 2024
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 27, 2024
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Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Jun 25, 2024
Caraveo, Yadira
· Jun 3, 2024
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Mrvan, Frank J.
Indiana · May 23, 2024
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Larson, John B.
Connecticut · May 21, 2024
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Sánchez, Linda T.
California · May 17, 2024
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Soto, Darren
Florida · May 17, 2024
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Beyer, Donald S.
Virginia · May 14, 2024
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Thompson, Mike
California · May 14, 2024
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Cuellar, Henry
Texas · May 6, 2024
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Gomez, Jimmy
California · May 6, 2024
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Moulton, Seth
Massachusetts · May 6, 2024
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Krishnamoorthi, Raja
Illinois · Apr 23, 2024
Pascrell, Bill
· Apr 23, 2024
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Thanedar, Shri
Michigan · Apr 23, 2024
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Carbajal, Salud O.
California · Apr 15, 2024
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Craig, Angie
Minnesota · Apr 9, 2024
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Boyle, Brendan F.
Pennsylvania · Mar 13, 2024
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Fletcher, Lizzie
Texas · Mar 13, 2024
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Mar 13, 2024
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Neguse, Joe
Colorado · Mar 13, 2024
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Bishop, Sanford D.
Georgia · Mar 12, 2024
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Banks, Jim
Indiana · Mar 5, 2024
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Bonamici, Suzanne
Oregon · Mar 5, 2024
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Carey, Mike
Ohio · Mar 5, 2024
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Kean, Thomas H.
New Jersey · Mar 5, 2024
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Kelly, Robin L.
Illinois · Feb 29, 2024
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Meng, Grace
New York · Feb 28, 2024
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Budzinski, Nikki
Illinois · Feb 26, 2024
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Feb 26, 2024
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Gottheimer, Josh
New Jersey · Feb 26, 2024
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Lawler, Michael
New York · Feb 26, 2024
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Feb 26, 2024
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Feb 26, 2024
Nickel, Wiley
· Feb 26, 2024
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Panetta, Jimmy
California · Feb 26, 2024
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Takano, Mark
California · Feb 26, 2024
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Feb 26, 2024
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Torres, Norma J.
California · Feb 26, 2024
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Feb 26, 2024
Cartwright, Matt
· Feb 23, 2024
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4818: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4818/
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"H.R. 4818: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4818/.
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