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Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5086| Senate 
| Updated: 11/15/2022
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act of 2022 This bill denies a tax deduction for advertising or marketing directed at children (age 14 or under) for food of poor nutritional quality or a brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality. The bill also denies a deduction for related expenses, including travel; goods or services constituting entertainment, amusement, or recreation; gifts; or other promotion expenses. The Department of the Treasury must enter into a contract with the National Academy of Medicine to develop procedures to evaluate and identify food of poor nutritional quality and brands that are primarily associated with such food. The bill authorizes additional funding to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
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Timeline
Nov 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9299
Introduced in House
Nov 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Nov 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • November 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9299
    Introduced in House


  • November 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9299: Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act

Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act of 2022

USA117th CongressS-5086| Senate 
| Updated: 11/15/2022
Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act of 2022 This bill denies a tax deduction for advertising or marketing directed at children (age 14 or under) for food of poor nutritional quality or a brand primarily associated with food of poor nutritional quality. The bill also denies a deduction for related expenses, including travel; goods or services constituting entertainment, amusement, or recreation; gifts; or other promotion expenses. The Department of the Treasury must enter into a contract with the National Academy of Medicine to develop procedures to evaluate and identify food of poor nutritional quality and brands that are primarily associated with such food. The bill authorizes additional funding to carry out the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program under the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act.
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Timeline
Nov 15, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-9299
Introduced in House
Nov 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Nov 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • November 15, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-9299
    Introduced in House


  • November 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • November 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (1)
Cory A. Booker (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Taxation

Related Bills

  • HR 117-9299: Stop Subsidizing Childhood Obesity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted