119th Congress
S. 3934
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Susan M. Collins(R-ME)
- Introduced
- Feb 26, 2026
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (5)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Gary C. Peters (D-MI)
Added later (4)
- Roger Marshall (R-KS) · Apr 13, 2026
- Cory A. Booker (D-NJ) · May 19, 2026
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) · Jul 13, 2026
- Mark R. Warner (D-VA) · Jul 16, 2026
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
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.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 26, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709) - Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate