House Bill 8918
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 9, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
8918
Congress
116
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
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2020
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 among children in early care and education settings.
December 9, 2020
12/09/2020
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
12/09/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:00 PM