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H.Res. 185 · 119th Congress

Recognizing the need of Congress to prevent, address, and treat obesity as a disease in the United States on this World Obesity Day, March 4, 2025.

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IntroducedMar 4, 2025
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Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Mar 4, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What it does

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This resolution supports the urgent need to prevent, treat, and address obesity as a disease on World Obesity Day.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Mar 4, 2025).

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What has happened

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  1. Mar 4, 2025Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.House floor actions
  2. Mar 4, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress
  3. Mar 4, 2025Submitted in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Gwen Moore D-WI-4