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Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
7/4/2025, 8:10 PM
Summary of Bill S 1971
The bill titled "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders under the Medicare program" was introduced in the 119th Congress as S. 1971 on June 5, 2025.
Congressional Summary of S 1971
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2025 or the Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
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.
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Current Status of Bill S 1971
Bill S 1971 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 5, 2025. Bill S 1971 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 5, 2025. Bill S 1971's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 5, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1971
Total Number of Sponsors
8Democrat Sponsors
8Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
3Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1971
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 1971
Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
Nutrition CARE Act of 2025
Nutrition Counseling Aiding Recovery for Eating Disorders Act of 2025
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for individuals with eating disorders under the Medicare program.
Comments
Kaylani Wolfe
544
5 months ago
I don't get why they're pushing for this new bill, seems like it's gonna mess things up. How will this affect me in the short term?
Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 1971
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