United States Commission on Obesity Act
Bill journey · stage 2 of 5
Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 27, 1990)
United States Commission on Obesity Act - Establishes the United States Commission on Obesity which shall: (1) conduct research regarding the causes and treatment of obesity; (2) study the fast-food industry's influence on obesity and diet habits; and (3) engage in public education programs regarding the health and social effects of obesity and promoting exercise and diet as a means of preventing and controlling obesity. Authorizes the Commission to make grants to institutions of higher education or public or private research institutions to research the metabolic differences between obese and nonobese individuals and among ethnic groups and the acquisition of healthy diet habits and attitudes in young persons.
What just happenedJul 16, 1990
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Who’s behind it
- Jul 16, 1990CommitteeH11000
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
Health and Environment Subcommittee - Jun 27, 1990IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Jun 27, 1990IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 27, 1990IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House