United States 111th Congress Status: Died

HRES 996 — Expressing support for the designation of September as National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Last action — The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

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Summary

Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.

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Action History

  1. The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR 5/19/2010 H3599-3600)

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3682)

  5. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mrs. Capps objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H. Res. 996.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3599-3601)

  8. Mrs. Capps moved to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, as amended.

  9. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  10. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 996 do?
Expresses support for the designation of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month. Recognizes the importance of preventing childhood obesity and decreasing its prevalence in the United States.
What is the current status of HRES 996?
This bill died with 111th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HRES 996?
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