House Simple Resolution 428
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Expressing support for the designation of "National Eating Disorders Awareness Week" and supporting the goals and ideals to raise awareness and understanding of eating disorders.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 29, 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
428
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Recognizes National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Recognizes the rate at which individuals are affected by eating disorders and the inadequate rate at which such individuals seek treatment.
Acknowledges that eating disorders can be successfully treated and that individuals with eating disorders can and do recover.
June 29, 2017
11/01/2017
ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Costello (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.Res. 428, a bill originally introduced by Representative Murphy (PA), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
06/30/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
06/29/2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
06/29/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:37:39 PM