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S. 3934 119th Congress Senate

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

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

Introduced: February 26, 2026 Introduced by: Susan M. Collins Republican · Maine See on congress.gov
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Feb 26, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6199 Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025
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 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 4 Republican 1
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Warner, Mark R.
Virginia · Jul 16, 2026
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Jul 13, 2026
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Booker, Cory A.
New Jersey · May 19, 2026
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Marshall, Roger
Kansas · Apr 13, 2026
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Peters, Gary C.
Michigan · Feb 26, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3934: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-3934/
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"S. 3934: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026." 119th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-3934/.
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S. 3934, 119th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/119-S-3934/.
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