Bill · H.Res. 683· House(119-HRES-683)
Supporting the designation of the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 9/9/2025
- Last activity
- 9/9/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- Sponsored by
- Suzanne Bonamici
- Cosponsors
- - 5 - 3
- Introduced
- In Committee
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What this bill would do
This resolution supports designating the week of September 8 through September 12, 2025, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week." It recognizes the significant impact of malnutrition across all demographics and its links to poverty and food insecurity. The text highlights the importance of nutrition professionals, healthcare providers, and various food programs in addressing this issue. It also emphasizes the role of Federal nutrition programs and the need for increased funding for these initiatives. Additionally, the resolution acknowledges the importance of medical nutrition therapy and research into nutrition and chronic disease.
Yes· 3 of 16
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill supports increased funding for Federal child nutrition programs and emphasizes early nutrition for brain function.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill supports increased funding for the Older Americans Act and recognizes the importance of nutrition for older adults.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3
The bill targets assistance toward populations facing poverty and food insecurity through federal programs.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Funding for Nutrition Programs: The resolution supports increased funding for Federal nutrition programs, including those under the Older Americans Act of 1965 and Federal child nutrition programs (Section 3).
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Improved Access to Nutrition Counseling: The text recognizes the need for vulnerable populations to have adequate access to nutrition counseling (Section 5B).
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Implementation of Quality Measures: The resolution encourages the implementation of the Malnutrition Care Score, an electronic clinical quality measure for adults aged 18 and older (Section 8).
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Support for Nutrition Professionals: The resolution recognizes the efforts of registered dietitian nutritionists, health care providers, school food service workers, and others working to advance the prevention and treatment of malnutrition (Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Children+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Seniors+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicaid Funding+2Increases Medicare Funding+2Increases Research Funding+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+2Increases Scientific Research Funding+2
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+2Improves Racial Equity+2
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Economic Growth+1Increases Job Creation+1
- 11/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
- 7 Cosponsors added.
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