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Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 8:59 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5247

Bill 117 HR 5247, also known as the Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021, aims to address the growing issue of obesity among children and adolescents in the United States. The bill focuses on implementing strategies to promote healthy eating habits and physical activity in young people in order to reduce the prevalence of obesity.

Key provisions of the bill include funding for programs that support nutrition education in schools, increasing access to healthy foods in underserved communities, and promoting physical education and active lifestyles among youth. The bill also calls for research and data collection on obesity trends in order to better understand and address the root causes of the issue.

Overall, the Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2021 seeks to combat the rising rates of obesity among young people by implementing comprehensive strategies that promote healthy behaviors and lifestyles. By addressing this issue early on, the bill aims to improve the overall health and well-being of America's youth.

Congressional Summary of HR 5247

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 HR 5247

Bill HR 5247 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 14, 2021. Bill HR 5247 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 14, 2021.  Bill HR 5247's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of September 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5247

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
18
Democrat Cosponsors
18
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5247

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 HR 5247

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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