Bill Sponsor
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
Introduced in House on Feb 16, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 16, 2017
Latest Action
Feb 17, 2017
Origin Chamber
House
Type
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
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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.

Text (1)
February 16, 2017
Actions (3)
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
Public Record
Record Updated
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