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H.R.3144: Healthy Communities Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 9, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 15, 2009
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (9 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Healthy Communities Act of 2009 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make five-year grants to community partnerships for programs to combat obesity. Sets forth eligibility requirements. Provides for an executive council and a steering committee. Requires a community obesity prevention program to address all the different components of fighting obesity and to include: (1) physical...
(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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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| July 9, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Kathy Dahlkemper (D-Pa.) |