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2021-05-11
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House floor actions
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2021-05-11
Energy and Commerce Committee
hsif00
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House floor actions
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2021-05-12T15:31:01Z
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2021-05-11
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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John
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R
2021-05-20
NY
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0
ELEANOR
Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
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2021-05-20
DC
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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2021-06-04
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2021-06-04
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2021-06-04
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2021-06-23
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2021-07-29
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2021-08-23
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2021-08-23
NC
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2021-08-24
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2021-09-10
CA
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Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
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2021-11-01
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2021-11-16
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2021-11-23
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2021-12-09
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2022-03-15
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2022-03-29
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2021-05-12
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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2021-05-10
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2420-2421)
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Introduced in House
 <p><b>Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of </b><b>2021</b></p> <p>This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services. </p> <p>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.</p>
2021-06-30T14:51:32Z
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2021-05-11T04:00:00Z
Introduced in House
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2021-05-10
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2021-05-12
Health Subcommittee
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1
House committee actions
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2021-05-11
Ways and Means Committee
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House floor actions
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2021-05-11
Energy and Commerce Committee
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House floor actions
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
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2021-05-20
DC
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2021-05-20
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PA
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2021-06-04
ME
R000305
2
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Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2]
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2021-06-04
NC
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Rep. Craig, Angie [D-MN-2]
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2021-06-23
MN
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2021-07-29
NC
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2021-08-23
CA
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2021-08-23
NC
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2021-08-24
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Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-33]
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2021-09-10
CA
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12
Alma
Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
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2021-11-01
NC
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Donald
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2021-11-16
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D
2022-07-27
MO
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2021-05-11
Introduced in House
 <p><b>Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of </b><b>2021</b></p> <p>This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services. </p> <p>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.</p>
2021-06-30T14:51:32Z
00
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
Display Title
IH
Introduced in House
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare program.
Official Title as Introduced
IH
Introduced in House
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021
Short Title(s) as Introduced
2021-05-12
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.