Senate Bill 2726
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2018
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Apr 23, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2726
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 Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2018
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), in coordination with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Administration for Children and Families, to award grants to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children under six years old in early care and education settings.
HHS must track the obesity prevention policies and practices of early care and education programs.
April 23, 2018
04/23/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
04/23/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:40 PM