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- H.R.2276
H.R.2276: IMPACT Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 6, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 7, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act or the IMPACT Act - Amends the Public Health Service Act to expand an existing grant program for training for health profession students to include training on the treatment of individuals who are overweight, obese, or have eating disorders. Allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to award grants for the training of primary care physicians and other health professions on how to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| May 6, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Mary Bono Mack (R-Calif.) |