Expressing support for designation of the week of October 29 through November 4, 2017, as "National Obesity Care Week".

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Introduced

16 February 2017

Last action

17 February 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sponsors

Rep. Paulsen, Erik [R-MN-3], Rep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Young, David [R-IA-3], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9], Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Sires, Albio [D-NJ-13], Rep. Roybal-Allard, Lucille [D-CA-40], Rep. Flores, Bill [R-TX-17], Rep. King, Peter T. [R-NY-2], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Visclosky, Peter J. [D-IN-1], Rep. Heck, Denny [D-WA-10], Sen. Rosen, Jacky [D-NV], Rep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6], Rep. Thompson, Glenn [R-PA-15], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26], Rep. Bishop, Mike [R-MI-8], Rep. DeSaulnier, Mark [D-CA-10], Rep. Esty, Elizabeth H. [D-CT-5], Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2], Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10], Rep. Roe, David P. [R-TN-1], Rep. Hanabusa, Colleen [D-HI-1], Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

5 December 2025

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Summary

Expresses support for the designation of National Obesity Care Week. Encourages open communication to break barriers of misunderstanding and stigma regarding obesity and to improve the lives of individuals affected by obesity and their families.

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Timeline

16 February 2017
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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16 February 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
16 February 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
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17 February 2017
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/142
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