Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 2905
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2019
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Nov 20, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Nov 20, 2019
Latest Action
Nov 20, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
2905
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
Michigan
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Preventing Diabetes in Medicare Act of 2019

This bill extends Medicare coverage for medical nutrition therapy services to beneficiaries with pre-diabetes or risk factors for developing type-2 diabetes.

Text (1)
November 20, 2019
Actions (2)
11/20/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
11/20/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 2:00:25 AM