(Bi-Partisan Act submitted by Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz)...It is the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act.

It was submitted by Congressman Ruiz, who represents Imperial County, Republican Mike Kelly , Republican Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Democrat Gwen Moore. They introduced the Treat and Reduce Obesity Act to combat the obesity crisis in the United States by providing regular screenings. The bill would also prevent diseases associated with obesity through extended coverage of new health care specialists and chronic weight management medications for Medicare recipients. The Act focus's on all the obese residents, especially the elderly.