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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality.

1/4/2025, 11:12 AM

Summary of Bill HR 10548

Bill 118 hr 10548 aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to protect children's health. The bill proposes denying any deduction for advertising and marketing that is directed at children and promotes the consumption of food that is of poor nutritional quality. This means that companies would no longer be able to deduct expenses related to advertising unhealthy food to children from their taxes.

The goal of this bill is to discourage the promotion of unhealthy food to children, as studies have shown that exposure to advertising for unhealthy foods can contribute to poor dietary choices and negative health outcomes in children. By removing the tax deduction for this type of advertising, the hope is that companies will be less incentivized to market unhealthy foods to children.

This bill is focused on protecting the health of children by addressing the influence of advertising on their food choices. It is a proactive measure to promote healthier eating habits and combat the rising rates of childhood obesity and related health issues. If passed, this legislation could have a significant impact on the way food companies market their products to children and ultimately improve the overall health and well-being of the younger generation.

Current Status of Bill HR 10548

Bill HR 10548 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 20, 2024. Bill HR 10548 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on December 20, 2024.  Bill HR 10548's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of December 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10548

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
2
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10548

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10548

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to protect children's health by denying any deduction for advertising and marketing directed at children to promote the consumption of food of poor nutritional quality.

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