Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1538
Supporting the designation of the week of September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".
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Introduced 2026-09-15Topic: public health · health care · agriculture foodCommemorativeSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states that the House of Representatives supports designating September 14 through September 18, 2026, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week." It recognizes the work of dietitians, health care providers, school food workers, meal delivery providers, caregivers, and community groups that address malnutrition. It recognizes existing federal nutrition programs, Medicare medical nutrition therapy, and federal nutrition research. It also recognizes the role of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services in putting in place the mandatory Malnutrition Care Score, a quality measure for adults. The resolution does not create new programs or spend money.
Sponsors
- Suzanne Bonamici Democrat sponsor
- 7 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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. | refer |
| 2026-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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. | refer |
| 2026-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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. | refer |
| 2026-09-15 | House | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, 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. | refer |
| 2026-09-15 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-09-15 | Submitted in House | introduce |