Senate Bill 1805
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Better Tools for Healthy Living Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1805
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Better Tools for Healthy Living Act
This bill requires the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to develop, and provide technical assistance to implement, a guide on evidence-based strategies to build and maintain effective obesity-control programs for state and local health departments, Indian tribes, and tribal organizations.
June 12, 2019
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06/12/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
06/12/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 7:02:33 AM