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US HB1978
Bill
Status
3/10/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vern Buchanan
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AI Summary
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Secretary of Defense must develop within one year a strategy to align DoD obesity programs with the classification of obesity as a medically accepted disease, covering the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Space Force
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DoD must conduct an educational campaign promoting obesity awareness, diagnosis, and treatment for service members, along with targeted information for military health system physicians and practitioners
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Secretary of Defense must submit a report to Congress on obesity's effects on military readiness, including legislative recommendations, with consultation from CMS Administrator
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Defense Health Agency Director must submit annual reports on the effectiveness of DoD obesity, food, and nutrition programs in reducing obesity and improving military readiness
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GAO must submit within one year a report analyzing existing DoD obesity and nutrition programs, assessing effectiveness and providing recommendations to reduce obesity's impact on military readiness
Legislative Description
To direct the Secretary of Defense to develop a strategy to treat obesity as a disease and reduce the prevalence of obesity in certain Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Armed forces and national security
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
3/10/2025