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H.R. 6258 (111th)

Fit for LIFE Act of 2010

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Introduced

29 September 2010

Last action

18 November 2010 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

Sponsors

Rep. Fudge, Marcia L. [D-OH-11], Rep. Cao, Anh "Joseph" [R-LA-2], Rep. Jackson, Jesse L., Jr. [D-IL-2], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Hare, Phil [D-IL-17], Del. Faleomavaega, Eni F. H. [D-AS-At Large], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-15], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]

Subjects

Healthcare, Agriculture, Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

Healthcare · Agriculture · Education

Summary

Fit for LIFE Act of 2010 or the Fit for Local Investments in the Future of Every Child Act of 2010 - Requires the Secretary of Agriculture (USDA) to expand the offering of fruits and vegetables in communities through convenience stores, virtual farmers markets, community gardens, and supermarkets. Amends the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act to expand reimbursements for programs providing care to at-risk school children, provide free fresh fruits and vegetables in secondary schools and child care centers, and initiate and maintain summer food service programs for children. Amends the Child Nutrition Act to require the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a program to expand free breakfast programs in schools with a higher number of low-income children. Amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish programs to reduce and prevent obesity in children. 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 activities in low-income communities and prevent childhood obesity.

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Timeline

  1. 29 September 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 29 September 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 29 September 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to House Energy and Commerce

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 29 September 2010

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Labor, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Agriculture, the Judiciary, and Financial Services, 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

  5. 16 November 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Oversight, Nutrition and Forestry.

    Source: Committee

  6. 18 November 2010

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Healthy Families and Communities.

    Source: Committee

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