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Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6199| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025, seeks to significantly expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services under the Medicare program. Currently, Medicare Part B limits MNT coverage to beneficiaries diagnosed with diabetes or renal disease. The proposed legislation broadens this scope to encompass a wide array of chronic conditions, including prediabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, malnutrition, eating disorders, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, HIV, AIDS, and cardiovascular disease , with provisions for the Secretary to add more conditions. Additionally, the bill expands the types of healthcare professionals authorized to refer patients for MNT services. Beyond physicians, referrals would be permitted from physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists . For individuals with eating disorders, clinical psychologists would also be authorized to make referrals. These amendments are designed to enhance access to MNT for a greater number of Medicare beneficiaries and will apply to services furnished two years after the Act's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6971
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3108
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6407
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Feb 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3934
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6971
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3108
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6407
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    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.


  • February 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3934
    Introduced in Senate

Health

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  • S 119-3934: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-6199| House 
| Updated: 11/20/2025
This bill, known as the Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2025, seeks to significantly expand the availability of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) services under the Medicare program. Currently, Medicare Part B limits MNT coverage to beneficiaries diagnosed with diabetes or renal disease. The proposed legislation broadens this scope to encompass a wide array of chronic conditions, including prediabetes, obesity, hypertension, dyslipidemia, malnutrition, eating disorders, cancer, gastrointestinal diseases, HIV, AIDS, and cardiovascular disease , with provisions for the Secretary to add more conditions. Additionally, the bill expands the types of healthcare professionals authorized to refer patients for MNT services. Beyond physicians, referrals would be permitted from physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and clinical nurse specialists . For individuals with eating disorders, clinical psychologists would also be authorized to make referrals. These amendments are designed to enhance access to MNT for a greater number of Medicare beneficiaries and will apply to services furnished two years after the Act's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-6971
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3108
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6407
Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023
Nov 20, 2025
Introduced in House
Nov 20, 2025
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.
Feb 26, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-3934
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-6971
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3108
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6407
    Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2023


  • November 20, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • November 20, 2025
    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.


  • February 26, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-3934
    Introduced in Senate
Robin L. Kelly

Robin L. Kelly

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (13)
Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Maxine Dexter (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Jennifer A. Kiggans (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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  • S 119-3934: Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted