HR. 1977In Committee
To direct the Secretary of Defense to conduct a study relating to obesity in the Armed Forces, and for other purposes.
Requires the Defense Department to study military obesity, improve obesity reporting transparency, and report effects on force readiness and healthy food access
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Defense Department to study military obesity, improve obesity reporting transparency, and report effects on force readiness and healthy food access
Key points
- Require obesity studies
- Require congressional reports
- Direct healthier food procurement review
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-10 — Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedArmed Forces and National Security