H.R. 2415 · 113th Congress · 2013–2014
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013
H.R. 2415 in the 113th Congress (2013–2014) was introduced on Jun 18, 2013, sponsored by Bill Cassidy with 115 co-sponsors.
During the 113th Congress (2013–2014), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 18, 2013
- Co-sponsors
- 115
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include information on the coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity in the "Medicare and You Handbook." Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to allow other physicians, registered dietitians, certified diabetes educators, and instructors trained and certified by the National Diabetes Prevention L…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Bill Cassidy (R-LA). Co-sponsors: 71 Democrats, 44 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 18, 2013
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jun 21, 2013)
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Committees
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