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Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:35 AM

Congressional Summary of S 2741

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.

Current Status of Bill S 2741

Bill S 2741 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill S 2741 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 14, 2021.  Bill S 2741's most recent activity was Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs. Hearings held. as of December 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2741

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2741

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- 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

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2741

A bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children.
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

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