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S.2936: Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced May 17, 2016
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2016
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act This bill amends the Internal Revenue Code to deny a tax deduction for: (1) advertising or marketing directed at children (age 14 or under) for food of poor nutritional quality or a brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality; and (2) for related expenses, including for travel, goods or services constituting entertainment, amusement, or recreation, gifts, or other promotion expenses....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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May 17, 2016 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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May 17, 2016 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) |