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NC S692

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/26/2015

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Brock

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Urges Congress to amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 to restrict SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) purchases to nutritious foods only.

  • Cites CDC data showing one in three children are obese or overweight before age five, with obese children at higher risk for high blood pressure, high cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, and adult obesity.

  • Notes that low-income families have limited access to healthy food choices and that reducing sugar and energy-dense foods are CDC-recommended strategies for decreasing childhood obesity.

  • References First Lady Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" initiative to eliminate obesity and improve access to healthy affordable foods.

  • Directs the Principal Clerk to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to members of North Carolina's Congressional delegation.

Legislative Description

Nutritious Food Requirements

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

3/30/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate3/30/2015

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