US HB1411 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Strong Partisan Bill (Democrat 15-1)
Status: Introduced on March 17 2015 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2015-03-17 - Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Pending: House Energy And Commerce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

ENRICH Act Expanding Nutrition's Role in Curricula and Healthcare Act This bill requires the Health Resources and Services Administration to establish a program of three-year competitive grants to accredited medical schools for the development or expansion of an integrated nutrition and physical activity curriculum. The curriculum must: (1) be designed to improve communication and provider preparedness in the prevention, management, and reversal of obesity, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer; and (2) address additional topics regarding individuals in at-risk populations, as practicable, including physical activity and training programs, food insecurity, and malnutrition.

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Title

ENRICH Act Expanding Nutrition's Role in Curricula and Healthcare Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2015-03-17HouseReferred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2015-03-17HouseIntroduced in House

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