Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to obesity in the United States.

Summary

Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national and community organizations and health care providers should be recognized for their role in promoting obesity awareness; (2) the federal government has a responsibility to raise awareness about obesity's medical complications and to increase funding for related research, prevention, and treatment, including activities aimed at children and adolescents; (3) the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute should continue a leadership role in the fight against obesity through the expansion of genetic research; and (4) a National Obesity Awareness Month should be established.

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Timeline

1. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 11 July 2005

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 29 July 2005

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 11 July 2005 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 11 July 2005

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

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Sponsors

• Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1] · D · Sponsor
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