House Simple Resolution 142
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week".
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
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Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
142
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115
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Health
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Erik Paulsen
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Summary
Expresses support for the designation of National Obesity Care Week.
Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.
February 16, 2017
02/17/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
02/16/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/16/2017
Introduced in House
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