H.R. 6199

119th Congress

In Committee

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025

Sponsored byDemocrat:Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL· Introduced 20 November 2025
Open on Congress.gov

25

Cosponsors

4

Actions

0

Amendments

2

Committees

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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.

20 November 2025·8 months ago

Summary

Introduced in House · Updated 26 January 2026

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services.

Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.

Timeline

4 actions

  1. 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.

    20 November 2025 · IntroReferral

  2. 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.

    20 November 2025 · IntroReferral

  3. Introduced in House

    20 November 2025 · IntroReferral

  4. Introduced in House

    20 November 2025 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

25 cosponsors

Sponsor

Democrat:Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]IL

Cosponsors

  • Democrat2080%
  • Republican520%

Classification

Policy area

Health

Committees

2

  • Energy and Commerce Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To20 Nov 2025

  • Ways and Means Committee

    House · Standing

    • Referred To20 Nov 2025

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 8 on 20 November 2025 to 25 on 22 July 2026.

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