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- H.R.1577
H.R.1577: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 3, 2021
- Latest Major Action March 4, 2021
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
153 (113 Democrats, 40 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 3, 2021
Bill Summary
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021 This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| March 4, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 3, 2021 |
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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| March 3, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| March 3, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Ron Kind (D-Wis.) |