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H.R.3711: Nutrition CARE Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 11, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 12, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
58 (53 Democrats, 5 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 11, 2019
Bill Summary
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2019 or the Nutrition CARE Act of 2019 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders. Such services must be furnished by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a referral from a physician, psychologist, or other authorized mental health professional.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 12, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 11, 2019 |
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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July 11, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Judy Chu (D-Calif.) |