H.Res. 428 · 115th Congress
Expressing support for the designation of "National Eating Disorders Awareness Week" and supporting the goals and ideals to raise awareness and understanding of eating disorders.
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Tim Murphy
- Introduced
- 2017-06-29
- Latest action
- 2017-11-01 · ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Costello (PA) asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.Res. 428, a bill originally introduced by Representative Murphy (PA), for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.
Summary
Recognizes National Eating Disorders Awareness Week.
Recognizes the rate at which individuals are affected by eating disorders and the inadequate rate at which such individuals seek treatment.
Acknowledges that eating disorders can be successfully treated and that individuals with eating disorders can and do recover.