H.R.2415: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013

About This Bill

  • This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
  • This bill is primarily about health
  • Introduced June 18, 2013
  • Latest Major Action June 21, 2013

Bill Sponsor

Bill Cosponsors

115 (71 Democrats, 44 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the "Medicare and You Handbook." Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to allow other physicians, registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, and instructors trained and certified by the National Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Coach...

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
June 21, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
June 18, 2013
Referred to House Ways and Means
June 18, 2013
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
June 18, 2013

Introduced in the House by Bill Cassidy (R-La.)

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