H.Con.Res. 204 · 109th Congress
Expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to obesity in the United States.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Rob Andrews
- Introduced
- 2005-07-11
- Latest action
- 2005-07-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Expresses the sense of Congress that: (1) national and community organizations and health care providers should be recognized for their role in promoting obesity awareness; (2) the federal government has a responsibility to raise awareness about obesity's medical complications and to increase funding for related research, prevention, and treatment, including activities aimed at children and adolescents; (3) the Director of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute should continue a leadership role in the fight against obesity through the expansion of genetic research; and (4) a National Obesity Awareness Month should be established.