The Eating Disorders Coalition advances the recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority throughout the United States.
There are two main avenues for addressing eating disorders policies at the federal level. The first is to incorporate eating disorders into already existing and moving initiatives. The second avenue is to help define the Congressional agenda by advocating for the drafting and introduction of new bills that improve the lives of people who are affected by eating disorders.
CURRENT POLICY EFFORTS
FISCAL YEAR 2026 APPROPRIATIONS REQUESTS
Labor, Health, and Human Services:
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Agriculture:
NUTRITION CARE ACT
The Nutrition CARE Act, led by Represenatives Chu (D-CA-28),Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Paul Tonko (D-NY-20), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) would expand access to care for seniors with eating disorders by including coverage of outpatient medical nutrition therapy through Medicare Part B. Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) is the process of providing treatment and recovery around food and nutrition from a registered dietitian to address the complex nature of eating disorders.
KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
The Kids Online Safety Act, led by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) would improve online safety for children and teens. Its primary goal is to hold social media platforms and tech companies accountable for protecting minors from harmful content and online risks.