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Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4818| House 
| Updated: 12/27/2024
Brad R. Wenstrup

Brad R. Wenstrup

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (120)
David Schweikert (Republican)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Greg Pence (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bill Johnson (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner. The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1530
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1577
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021
Jul 20, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2407
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2023
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.
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 27, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.
Jun 27, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 27, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-959, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1530
    Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1577
    Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021


  • July 20, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2407
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2023
    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.


  • July 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 27, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.


  • June 27, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 27, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-959, Part I.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-2407: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedicareMental healthNutrition and dietPhysical fitness and lifestylePrescription drugs

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023

USA118th CongressHR-4818| House 
| Updated: 12/27/2024
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner. The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1530
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-1577
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021
Jul 20, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-2407
Introduced in Senate
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2023
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.
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 27, 2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.
Jun 27, 2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Dec 27, 2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-959, Part I.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1530
    Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-1577
    Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2021


  • July 20, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-2407
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 20, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • July 20, 2023
    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.


  • July 21, 2023
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • June 27, 2024
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 36 - 4.


  • June 27, 2024
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held


  • December 27, 2024
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-959, Part I.
Brad R. Wenstrup

Brad R. Wenstrup

Republican Representative

Ohio

Cosponsors (120)
David Schweikert (Republican)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Tom Cole (Republican)Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Jim Banks (Republican)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Robert J. Wittman (Republican)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Glenn Thompson (Republican)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Michael Waltz (Republican)Rudy Yakym (Republican)Thomas H. Kean (Republican)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Jill N. Tokuda (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Mike Kelly (Republican)Richard Hudson (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Brittany Pettersen (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mark E. Green (Republican)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Larry Bucshon (Republican)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Mike Quigley (Democratic)Garret Graves (Republican)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Diana DeGette (Democratic)David G. Valadao (Republican)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Kevin Hern (Republican)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Yadira Caraveo (Democratic)Greg Pence (Republican)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bill Johnson (Republican)Gerald E. Connolly (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 118-2407: Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careMedical researchMedicareMental healthNutrition and dietPhysical fitness and lifestylePrescription drugs