S. 3934

119th Congress

In Committee

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

Sponsored byRepublican:Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]ME· Introduced 26 February 2026
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5

Cosponsors

2

Actions

0

Amendments

1

Committees

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Latest action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)

26 February 2026·4 months ago

Summary

Introduced in Senate · Updated 30 March 2026

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

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

2 actions

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)

    26 February 2026 · IntroReferral

  2. Introduced in Senate

    26 February 2026 · IntroReferral

Sponsorship

5 cosponsors

Sponsor

Republican:Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]ME

Cosponsors

  • Democrat480%
  • Republican120%

Classification

Policy area

Health

Committees

1

  • Finance Committee

    Senate · Standing

    • Referred To26 Feb 2026

Cosponsor momentum

Cumulative over time

Cosponsors grew from 1 on 26 February 2026 to 5 on 16 July 2026.

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