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Introduced
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
In Committee
06/12/2019
06/12/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a guide on evidence-based strategies for building and maintaining effective obesity prevention and control programs, and for other purposes. This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop, and provide technical assistance to implement, a guide on evidence-based strategies to build and maintain effective obesity-control programs for state and local health departments, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations.
AI Summary
This bill, the Better Tools for Healthy Living Act, requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to develop and provide technical assistance for a guide on evidence-based strategies to help state and local health departments, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations build and maintain effective obesity prevention and control programs. The guide will describe an integrated program structure for implementing proven obesity interventions and recommend optimal resources and strategies for effective obesity prevention programs, including the application of evidence-based practices, demonstrated knowledge of obesity prevention practices, and interdisciplinary coordination among relevant public health officials.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 06/12/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1805/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1805/BILLS-116s1805is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1805/BILLS-116s1805is.pdf.pdf |
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