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US HB1977
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vern Buchanan
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AI Summary
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Director of the Defense Health Agency must improve the transparency and frequency of military obesity reports
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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
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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
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Secretary of Defense must study access to healthy foods for military families, with report due within one year
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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