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- H.R.2590
H.R.2590: Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 21, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 2, 2009
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to extend Medicare coverage to medical nutrition therapy services for people with pre-diabetes and risk factors for developing type-2 diabetes.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and 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 Energy and 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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| May 21, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Diana DeGette (D-Colo.) |