Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:35 AM

Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in coordination with the Administration for Children and Families, to award grants to nonprofits, institutions of higher education, or consortia of these entities to promote healthy eating and physical activity and address food insecurity among children in early care and education settings.

Congress
117

Number
S - 2741

Introduced on
2021-09-14

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/14/2021

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in coordination with the Administration for Children and Families, to award grants to nonprofits, institutions of higher education, or consortia of these entities to promote healthy eating and physical activity and address food insecurity among children in early care and education settings.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children.

Policy Areas
Health

Potential Impact
Child care and development
Child health
Congressional oversight
Food supply, safety, and labeling
Health programs administration and funding
Health promotion and preventive care
Nutrition and diet
Physical fitness and lifestyle
Preschool education

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary1/26/2022

Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in coordination with the Administration for Children and Families, to award grants to nonprofits, institutions of higher educat...


Latest Action12/15/2021
Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held.