HCONRES 204 · 109th Congress · Health

Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to obesity in the United States.

Introduced 2005-07-11· Sponsored by Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1]· House

Bill Progress

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2005-07-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national and community organizations and health care providers should be recognized for their role in promoting obesity awareness; (2) the federal government has a responsibility to raise awareness about obesity's medical complications and to increase funding for related research, prevention, and treatment, including activities aimed at children and adolescents; (3) the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute should continue a leadership role in the fight against obesity through the expansion of genetic research; and (4) a National Obesity Awareness Month should be established.…

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