Bill116th CongressFiled May 7, 2020Health
S. 3657
Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2020
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 7, 2020)
Medical Nutrition Equity Act of 2020
This bill expands coverage under Medicare, Medicaid, other specified federal health care programs, and private health insurance to include foods, vitamins, and individual amino acids that are medically necessary for the management of certain digestive and metabolic disorders and conditions.
What just happenedMay 7, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA](D-PA)Sponsor
7 cosponsors5 D2 R
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- Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2020
- May 7, 2020IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee - May 7, 2020IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate