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S.3657: Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2020
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 7, 2020
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
7 (5 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 7, 2020
Bill Summary
Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2020 This bill expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, other specified federal health care programs, and private health insurance to include foods, vitamins, and individual amino acids that are medically necessary for the management of certain digestive and metabolic disorders and conditions.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 7, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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May 7, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bob Casey (D-Pa.) |