Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001

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Explore the details of House Bill 2117 Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 4:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 2117

Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, as amended by the Medicare, Medicaid, and SCHIP Benefits Improvement and Protection Act of 2000, to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for certain Medicare beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2117

Bill HR 2117 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2001. Bill HR 2117 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on June 7, 2001. Bill HR 2117's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 18, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2117

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

222

Democrat Cosponsors

146

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2117

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Agriculture and Food

- Cardiovascular diseases

- Cholesterol

- Dietary supplements

- Health counseling

- Hypertension

- Medical fees

- Medicare

- Nutrition

- Nutrition and the aged

- Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2117

Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand coverage of medical nutrition therapy services under the Medicare Program for beneficiaries with cardiovascular disease.

Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2001