HR 1977 · To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Introduced
- Mar 10, 2025
- Latest action
- Mar 10, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. Vern Buchanan [R-FL-16]
- Policy area
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Cosponsors
- 1
Summary
This bill requires the Defense Health Agency within the Department of Defense (DOD) to take actions to improve the transparency and frequency of military obesity reports. The bill requires DOD to conduct studies and submit reports to Congress on the contribution of obesity to in-service injuries and medical discharges and annual costs to the Armed Forces associated with such obesity-related injuries and discharges, how it can transform its food procurement processes to procure healthier food that promotes better health outcomes, and issues relating to access to healthy foods for families of members of the Armed Forces. Additionally, DOD must submit a report to Congress regarding the impact on national security readiness of the rising levels of obesity among active-duty members of the Armed Forces.
Recent actions
- Mar 10, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
- Mar 10, 2025 Introduced in House
- Mar 10, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.