Bill · S.Res. 850· Senate(119-SRES-850)
A resolution supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
- Introduced
- 9/14/2026
- Last activity
- 9/14/2026 — Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4674-4675)
- Sponsored by
- Christopher Murphy
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This Senate resolution supports designating the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as Malnutrition Awareness Week. It points out that malnutrition is a major public health problem linked to poverty, food insecurity, and health issues across all ages. The text highlights how vulnerable populations, including communities of color, infants, children, and older adults, are particularly at risk. It also notes that disease-associated malnutrition drives up healthcare costs and hospital readmissions. Finally, the measure recognizes the contributions of nutrition professionals and the importance of existing Federal nutrition programs, community partnerships, and continued research.
Yes· 3 of 13
Would children be better off under this?+3
The bill emphasizes the importance of nutrition for brain function and development in early childhood.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3
The bill highlights the importance of nutrition programs and care for older adults.
Would retired people be better off under this?+3
The bill emphasizes the role of home- and community-based nutrition services for older adults.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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The resolution recognizes the contributions of registered dietitian nutritionists, healthcare providers, school food service workers, caregivers, and other professionals working to prevent and address malnutrition, which highlights the value of their labor (Resolved (2)).
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It recognizes the importance of existing Federal nutrition programs, such as those under the Older Americans Act of 1965 and Federal child nutrition programs, for providing healthy food and preventing food insecurity and malnutrition (Resolved (3)).
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The measure recognizes the role of community-based organizations like food banks and faith-based groups, noting the need for partnerships with healthcare providers to prevent malnutrition in underserved areas (Resolved (4)).
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It acknowledges the importance of access to evidence-based nutrition care for vulnerable populations, specifically mentioning medical nutrition therapy under the Medicare program (Resolved (5)).
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The resolution recognizes the importance of continued Federal research into nutrition, dietary patterns, and the human gastrointestinal microbiome to help prevent chronic disease and malnutrition (Resolved (6)).
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It recognizes the importance of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services facilitating the implementation of the mandatory Malnutrition Care Score for adults aged 18 and older (Resolved (7)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups explicitly found within the text of this resolution.
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 Retirees+3Good For Seniors+3Good For African Americans+2Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Low Income Households+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For People With Disabilities+1
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+3Increases Medicare Funding+2Increases Research Funding+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+1
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Poverty Reduction+1
- 9/14/2026
- Submitted in Senate
- Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S4674-4675)
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