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Introduced
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021, aims to amend the Social Security Act to coordinate programs to prevent and treat obesity. It expands the types of healthcare providers, including physicians, nurse practitioners, and community-based programs, who can furnish intensive behavioral therapy for obesity under Medicare. The bill also requires Medicare Part D to cover medications for the treatment of obesity or weight loss management for individuals who are overweight and have related health conditions. Additionally, the bill requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit regular reports to Congress on the implementation of the bill's provisions and provide recommendations for better coordination of obesity-related programs across federal agencies.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (23)
Tom Carper (D)*,
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Martin Heinrich (D),
John Hoeven (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ben Ray Luján (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Gary Peters (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/04/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/596/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s596/BILLS-117s596is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s596/BILLS-117s596is.pdf.pdf |
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