119th Congress Armed Forces and National Security
H.R. 1978: To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to treat obesity as a disease and reduce the prevalence of obesity in certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
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Summary
This bill requires the Department of Defense (DOD) to develop a strategy to align its obesity-related programs with the classification of obesity as a medically accepted disease. Additionally, DOD must conduct an educational campaign to promote awareness, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity as a disease in the Armed Forces (the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force).
The bill also requires DOD to include information regarding unmet weight standards in any reports it submits to Congress regarding disqualifications for enlistment in, disabilities incurred in, or medical discharges from the Armed Forces.
DOD must submit a report to Congress on the effects of obesity on the readiness of the Armed Forces, including legislative recommendations to address such effects. The Defense Health Agency within DOD must report on the effectiveness of the obesity, food, and nutrition-related programs of DOD in reducing obesity and improving military readiness.
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The Government Accountability Office must submit to Congress an analysis of the existing obesity, food, and nutrition-related programs of DOD.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
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Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Gwen Moore D-WIOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Vern Buchanan SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Vern Buchanan.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.