S 3934 119th Congress Senate Health

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

Introduced: February 26, 2026 Introduced by: Collins, Susan M. Republican · Maine See on congress.gov

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)

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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.

What's happening now February 26, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)

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Committees of jurisdiction 1

Finance Committee
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Lobbying activity 12

Registered lobbyists who named this bill in their disclosure filings. Source: federal Lobbying Disclosure Act filings.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES
for AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PHYSICIAN ASSOCIATES · Virginia · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
WHEAT SHROYER GOVERNMENT RELATIONS LLC
for AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSE PRACTITIONERS · Virginia · 2nd Quarter (Apr 1 - June 30) 2026
MASON CONSULTING, LLC
for NATIONAL LEAGUE FOR NURSING · District of Columbia · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
MASON CONSULTING, LLC
for NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PEDIATRIC NURSE PRACTITIONERS · New Jersey · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (FORMERLY AS AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION)
for ACADEMY OF NUTRITION AND DIETETICS (FORMERLY AS AMERICAN DIETETIC ASSOCIATION) · District of Columbia · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026
THE KROGER CO.
for KROGER CO · Ohio · 1st Quarter (Jan 1 - Mar 31) 2026

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Cosponsors 5

Warner, Mark R.

Virginia · Jul 16, 2026

Klobuchar, Amy

Minnesota · Jul 13, 2026

Booker, Cory A.

New Jersey · May 19, 2026

Marshall, Roger

Kansas · Apr 13, 2026

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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