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US HB1977

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Vern Buchanan

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Director of the Defense Health Agency must improve the transparency and frequency of military obesity reports

  • Secretary of Defense must study obesity's contribution to in-service injuries and medical discharges, including annual costs to the Armed Forces, with report due to Congress within one year

  • Secretary of Defense must study how to transform Department of Defense food procurement processes to procure healthier food that promotes better health outcomes, with report due within one year

  • Secretary of Defense must study access to healthy foods for military families, with report due within one year

  • Secretary of Defense must report on the impact of rising obesity levels among active-duty service members on national security readiness within one year

Legislative Description

To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.

Armed forces and national security

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.

3/10/2025

Committee Referrals

Armed Services3/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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