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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.

USA119th CongressHRES-185| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The House of Representatives supports the urgent need to prevent, treat, and address obesity as a disease, particularly on World Obesity Day. This resolution emphasizes categorizing obesity as a disease to mitigate the risk of numerous associated health conditions and comorbidities. It acknowledges that obesity is a complex condition influenced by genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors, alongside social determinants of health. The resolution further encourages healthcare providers and researchers to develop and implement evidence-based strategies for the effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1047
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, 2024.
Mar 4, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1047
    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, 2024.


  • March 4, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Health

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.

USA119th CongressHRES-185| House 
| Updated: 3/4/2025
The House of Representatives supports the urgent need to prevent, treat, and address obesity as a disease, particularly on World Obesity Day. This resolution emphasizes categorizing obesity as a disease to mitigate the risk of numerous associated health conditions and comorbidities. It acknowledges that obesity is a complex condition influenced by genetic, environmental, and behavioral factors, alongside social determinants of health. The resolution further encourages healthcare providers and researchers to develop and implement evidence-based strategies for the effective prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of obesity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 118-1047
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, 2024.
Mar 4, 2025
Submitted in House
Mar 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 118-1047
    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, 2024.


  • March 4, 2025
    Submitted in House


  • March 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Democratic Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted