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H.R. 6407 118th Congress House

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program.

Introduced: November 14, 2023 Introduced by: Robin L. Kelly Democratic · Illinois See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) 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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Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 17, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Nov 14, 2023
Introduced in House
Nov 14, 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.
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 Latest action December 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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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 Cosponsors 29
All 29 Democratic 26 Republican 1
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Landsman, Greg
Ohio · Nov 12, 2024
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Sewell, Terri A.
Alabama · Nov 12, 2024
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · Oct 11, 2024
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Trahan, Lori
Massachusetts · Sep 24, 2024
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · Sep 24, 2024
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Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Aug 9, 2024
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Soto, Darren
Florida · Aug 9, 2024
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Cleaver, Emanuel
Missouri · Jun 27, 2024
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Brownley, Julia
California · Apr 23, 2024
Trone, David
· Apr 23, 2024
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Apr 10, 2024
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Raskin, Jamie
Maryland · Apr 10, 2024
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · Mar 29, 2024
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Mfume, Kweisi
Maryland · Mar 26, 2024
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · Feb 16, 2024
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Thanedar, Shri
Michigan · Feb 16, 2024
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Tlaib, Rashida
Michigan · Feb 16, 2024
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Watson Coleman, Bonnie
New Jersey · Feb 16, 2024
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Hayes, Jahana
Connecticut · Jan 3, 2024
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Lieu, Ted
California · Jan 3, 2024
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · Jan 3, 2024
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Jan 3, 2024
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Barragán, Nanette Diaz
California · Dec 19, 2023
Blumenauer, Earl
· Dec 19, 2023
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Casten, Sean
Illinois · Dec 19, 2023
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · Dec 19, 2023
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Blunt Rochester, Lisa
Delaware · Dec 14, 2023
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Case, Ed
Hawaii · Dec 14, 2023
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Kiggans, Jennifer A.
Virginia · Nov 14, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6407: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6407/
MLA
"H.R. 6407: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6407/.
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H.R. 6407, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-6407/.
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