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- H.RES.996
H.RES.996: Expressing support for the designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Dec. 19, 2009
- Latest Major Action May 20, 2010
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
110 (93 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.
(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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Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.
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Considered under suspension of the rules.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 996.
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At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
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| Dec. 19, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Marcia L. Fudge (D-Ohio) |