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H.R.1375: Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 17, 1997
- Latest Major Action Oct. 14, 1998
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
226 (155 Democrats, 1 Independent, 1 Independent Democrat, 70 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 1997 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services of registered dieticians and nutrition professionals.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on 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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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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April 17, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by John Ensign (R-Nev.) |