Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 4818

119th Congress

Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jul 29, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Tony Gonzales

Representative

Republican

TX-23

Cosponsors

120

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Health

Summary

This bill would expand Medicare coverage for obesity treatments, including allowing doctors other than primary care physicians to provide intensive behavioral therapy, and allowing coverage of obesity drugs under Medicare's prescription drug benefit.

Latest Action

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 118-959, Part I.

SponsorTony Gonzales (R-TX)

Introduced7/29/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

ChamberHouse

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Vote Prediction

Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025

This bill would expand Medicare coverage for obesity treatments, including allowing doctors other than primary care physicians to provide intensive behavioral therapy, and allowing coverage of obesity drugs under Medicare's prescription drug benefit.

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This bill would expand Medicare coverage for obesity treatments, including allowing doctors other than primary care physicians to provide intensive behavioral therapy, and allowing coverage of obesity drugs under Medicare's prescription drug benefit.

Bill Number: 4818
Sponsor: Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
Introduced: 7/29/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Policy Area: Health

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Fact Sheet

Title: Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025
Bill Number: 4818
Sponsor: Tony Gonzales (R-TX)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
Introduced: 7/29/2025
Summary: This bill would expand Medicare coverage for obesity treatments, including allowing doctors other than primary care physicians to provide intensive behavioral therapy, and allowing coverage of obesity drugs under Medicare's prescription drug benefit.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would expand Medicare coverage for obesity treatments, including allowing doctors other than primary care physicians to provide intensive behavioral therapy, and allowing coverage of obesity drugs under Medicare's prescription drug benefit.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2023 This bill expands Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity. Specifically, the bill allows coverage for therapy that is provided by (1) a physician who is not a primary care physician; or (2) other health care providers (e.g., physician assistants and nurse practitioners) and approved counseling programs, if provided upon a referral from, and in coordination with, a physician or primary care practitioner. Currently, such therapy is covered only if provided by a primary care practitioner. The bill also allows coverage under Medicare's prescription drug benefit of drugs used for the treatment of obesity or for weight loss management for individuals who are overweight.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows Medicare coverage of intensive behavioral therapy for obesity, even if provided by non-primary care doctors or other approved counseling programs.
Allows Medicare prescription drug coverage for drugs used to treat obesity or for weight loss management.
Aims to make it easier for Medicare beneficiaries to access a range of obesity treatment options.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If passed, this bill could make it more affordable and accessible for Medicare beneficiaries, including older adults and people with disabilities, to receive comprehensive obesity treatment and management services. This could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for those struggling with obesity-related conditions.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Health

Related Subjects

Congressional oversight

Health care coverage and access

Health personnel

Health promotion and preventive care

Medical research

Medicare

Mental health

Nutrition and diet

Physical fitness and lifestyle

Prescription drugs

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4818, 119th Congress (2025). "Gas Pipeline Leak Detection and Repair Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4818