H.R. 1225 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2003
H.R. 1225 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Mar 12, 2003, sponsored by Fred Upton with 123 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 12, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 123
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Medical Nutrition Therapy Amendment Act of 2003 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to provide for coverage of medical nutrition therapy services for beneficiaries with cardiovascular diseases.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Fred Upton (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 82 Democrats, 41 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 12, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 17, 2003)
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