Bills · S 1973
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 1973Health
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025
INTRO JUN 5· LAST ACTION JUN 5
READING
5MIN
COSPONSORS
22BIPARTISAN
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8Introduced
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it addresses a major public health challenge that affects a large and growing segment of the American population, particularly older adults. Obesity is linked to numerous chronic diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers, leading to higher healthcare costs and reduced quality of life. By expanding Medicare coverage for obesity treatments, the bill aims to improve health outcomes for seniors, potentially reducing the burden of these related chronic conditions.
If this bill becomes law, Medicare beneficiaries would have more tools and support to manage their weight and improve their health, which could lead to longer, healthier lives and potentially lower overall healthcare spending in the long run by preventing or better managing obesity-related illnesses. If it doesn't pass, many older adults on Medicare would continue to face limited access to comprehensive obesity care, relying on treatments often not covered by their insurance, despite the proven health benefits of managing weight.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Expands the types of healthcare providers who can furnish intensive behavioral therapy for obesity under Medicare.
This makes obesity counseling more accessible by allowing more professionals like dietitians and psychologists to provide care.
PROVISION 02
Adds coverage for prescription drugs used to treat obesity or for weight loss management (for overweight individuals with comorbidities) to Medicare Part D.
This provides access to medications that can be critical tools in managing obesity for many beneficiaries, which are currently often excluded.
PROVISION 03
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit regular reports to Congress on the implementation of the Act and recommendations for improved coordination.
This ensures ongoing oversight and encourages continued efforts to improve federal obesity prevention and treatment programs.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 22
R· Louisiana
YRS IN OFFICE
17
BILLS LED
121
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 54%
DEM 16 REP 6 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 5
Introduced in Senate
JUN 5
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 1973
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 5, 2025
Last actionJun 5, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUN 5, 2025
Senate BillS 1973Health
Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025
INTRODUCED JUN 5, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 5, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
22
COMPLEXITY
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