# 116-hr-6971: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

116-hr-6971, Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020, is a 116th Congress bill sponsored by ELIOT ENGEL (D-NY); status 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 2025-11-18).

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## Facts
- Bill: 116-hr-6971
- Congress: 116
- Title: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020
- Status: 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.
- Introduced: 2020-05-22
- Sponsor: ELIOT ENGEL (D-NY)
- Cosponsors: 10
- Policy area: Health
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2025-11-18

## Summary

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020 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.

## Cosponsors (10)

- PETER KING (R-NY), 2020-05-22T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Case, Ed [D-HI-1] (D-HI), 2020-06-24T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3] (D-OH), 2020-07-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] (D-CA), 2020-08-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12] (D-NC), 2020-09-01T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5] (D-CT), 2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] (D-DC), 2020-09-14T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Pingree, Chellie [D-ME-1] (D-ME), 2020-09-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6] (R-MI), 2020-10-23T00:00:00.000Z
- Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9] (D-MI), 2020-11-02T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 116-hr-2420: National Museum of the American Latino Act
- 116-hr-2382: USPS Fairness Act
- 116-hr-1980: Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act
- 116-hr-1773: Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019
- 116-hr-737: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019
- 116-hr-7308: RISE Act

## Sources
- [116-hr-6971 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6971)

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- [116-hr-2382: USPS Fairness Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-2382)
- [116-hr-1980: Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-1980)
- [116-hr-1773: Rosie the Riveter Congressional Gold Medal Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-1773)
- [116-hr-737: Shark Fin Sales Elimination Act of 2019](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-737)
- [116-hr-7308: RISE Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-7308)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/116-hr-6971 (as of 2025-11-18).