To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward the goal of significantly reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity among individuals in the United States.
Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted
Promoting Healthier Lifelong Improvements in Food and Exercise Act of 2018 or the LIFE Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a national program to conduct and support activities regarding individuals who are overweight or obese in order to make progress toward the goal of significantly reducing obesity. The activities must include training health professionals, educating the public, and developing and demonstrating intervention strategies for use at worksites and in community settings.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E328-329)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E328-329)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health
Health promotion and preventive careMedical educationNutrition and dietPhysical fitness and lifestyleWorker safety and health
To amend the Public Health Service Act to provide for a national program to conduct and support activities toward the goal of significantly reducing the number of cases of overweight and obesity among individuals in the United States.
USA115th CongressHR-5322| House
| Updated: 3/16/2018
Promoting Healthier Lifelong Improvements in Food and Exercise Act of 2018 or the LIFE Act This bill amends the Public Health Service Act to require the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to carry out a national program to conduct and support activities regarding individuals who are overweight or obese in order to make progress toward the goal of significantly reducing obesity. The activities must include training health professionals, educating the public, and developing and demonstrating intervention strategies for use at worksites and in community settings.