SecBot SecBot

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

S. 3934 Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) In committee
Bill text PDF
  1. Introduced Feb 26
  2. Committee Feb 26
  3. Passed Senate Next
  4. Passed House Not yet
  5. To President Not yet
  6. Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Feb 26, 2026Next: Senate vote
244d ago Feb 26, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S709)
Final votes
No roll callsNo recorded vote on this bill yet
Lobbying
1company, 3 filings
Subscribe to see spend
Member trades
2trades in the last 90 days
Subscribe to see who
Who backs the bill and who pushes back Subscribe

Companies lobbying on this bill

1 company
Companies by sector
Consumer & Retail 1
Search all 1 companies, their asks and price moves Subscribe

Summary

Medical Nutrition Therapy Act of 2026

Full summary2 paragraphs

This bill expands Medicare coverage of medical nutrition therapy services.

Currently, Medicare covers such services for individuals with diabetes or kidney disease under certain circumstances; such services must also be provided by a registered dietitian or nutrition professional pursuant to a physician referral. The bill extends coverage to individuals with other diseases and conditions, including obesity, eating disorders, cancer, and HIV/AIDS; such services may also be referred by a physician assistant, nurse practitioner, clinical nurse specialist, or (for eating disorders) a clinical psychologist.

Library of Congress summary, Feb 26, 2026

Summary versions
  • Introduced in SenateFeb 26, 2026

Official record from Congress.gov, the House Clerk and the Senate; lobbying from Lobbying Disclosure Act filings. Updated Oct 28, 2026.