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Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2023

2/5/2024, 2:30 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5788

Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2023

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 HR 5788

Bill HR 5788 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 28, 2023. Bill HR 5788 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on September 28, 2023.  Bill HR 5788's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 29, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5788

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
3
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5788

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5788

Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2023
Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2023
To amend the Public Health Service Act to promote healthy eating and physical activity among children.

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