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H.R. 2795 (112th)

Fit for Life Act of 2011

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Introduced

5 August 2011

Last action

4 October 2011 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.

Sponsors

Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Rep. Ellison, Keith [D-MN-5]

Subjects

Healthcare, Housing, Agriculture, Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare · Housing · Agriculture · Education

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Summary

Fit for LIFE Act of 2011 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to expand the offering of fruits and vegetables in low-income communities through supermarkets. Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to: (1) expand programs to include the provision of free fresh fruits and vegetables in secondary schools, child care centers, and family child care homes; (2) expand summer food service programs for children; and (3) establish a program providing nutritious food to at-risk school children on weekends and during extended school holidays during the school year. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a grant program to enable local and tribal governments to conduct a food security assessment. Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of HHS to establish programs to reduce and prevent obesity in children. Requires the Secretaries of Education and HHS to award grants for health and fitness programs in secondary schools in low-income communities. Requires the Secretary of HHS to award grants to states for a community navigator program. Expands coverage of obesity treatment and prevention programs and services in federal programs. Establishes the National Commission on Child Obesity. Sets forth grant programs to increase physical activity in low-income communities and schools and prevent childhood obesity.

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Timeline

  1. 5 August 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 5 August 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 6 September 2011

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and the Workforce, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, the Judiciary, Financial Services, and Agriculture, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 9 September 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

    Source: Committee

  5. 12 September 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 September 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture .

    Source: Committee

  7. 4 October 2011

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community Opportunity.

    Source: Committee

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