Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-07-24T18:59:34Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4231 Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/24/2025, 6:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4231

H.R. 4231, introduced in the 119th Congress on June 27, 2025, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enhance the coordination of programs for preventing and treating obesity.

Congressional Summary of HR 4231

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025

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 care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner.

The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4231

Bill HR 4231 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 27, 2025. Bill HR 4231 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 27, 2025. Bill HR 4231's most recent activity was 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. as of June 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4231

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4231

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4231

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coordination of programs to prevent and treat obesity, and for other purposes.

Comments

Kya Melvin

600

7 months ago

I think this bill is good idea. It can help people be healthier and prevent obesity. I hope it passes soon.

Remington McLeod

681

7 months ago

I don't like this new bill about obesity. It's gonna make things harder for everyone. Who does this even help?

Zuri Keller

604

7 months ago

I don't think this bill is a good idea. It's gonna cost a lot of money and I'm not sure if it's really gonna help with obesity. I'm worried about how this is gonna affect my taxes in the long run.

Finn Stephens

600

7 months ago

I think this bill is good idea. It help people be healthy and that important. I hope it pass and help everyone. #healthyliving #supportingchange

Laney Payne

665

7 months ago

It's really sad how this is going to impact us.

Leonidas Heath

687

7 months ago

I can't believe this bill, it's just ridiculous. It's like they don't even care about people's rights or health. It's so unfair and I'm so over it. #annoyed