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- H.R.5247
H.R.5247: Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 14, 2021
- Latest Major Action Sept. 15, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
9 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 14, 2021
Bill Summary
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021 This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in coordination with the Administration for Children and Families, to award grants to nonprofits, institutions of higher education, or consortia of these entities to promote healthy eating and physical activity and address food insecurity among children in early care and education settings.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 15, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Sept. 14, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 14, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |