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H.R.8391

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Introduced·4/20/26

Amends Medicare and Medicaid to require coverage of certain food and nutrition services.

The bill amends titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to mandate coverage of specific food and nutrition services under the Medicare and Medicaid programs. It specifies that these services must meet requirements set by the Secretary. The changes apply to items and services provided 180 days after the bill's enactment.

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Energy And Commerce Committee
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History

Apr 20

House

Introduced in House

Apr 20

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.