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- H.R.6599
H.R.6599: Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about taxation
- Introduced Nov. 16, 2012
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2012
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny a tax deduction for expenses related to advertising and marketing primarily directed at children to promote the consumption by children of: (1) food from any fast food restaurant, (2) food of poor nutritional quality, and (3) any brand under which the majority of products are food of poor nutritional quality. Defines "food of poor nutritional quality" as food and...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Nov. 16, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Dennis J. Kucinich (D-Ohio) |