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Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2025

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 2739 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

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In committee
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Senate
Sponsor
1
Latest action
Sep 9, 2025

What it does

The Reducing Obesity in Youth Act of 2025 would amend the Public Health Service Act to establish a Healthy Kids Grant Program aimed at reducing childhood obesity and food insecurity among children ages birth to 5 in early care and education settings. The bill would authorize competitive 5-year grants to eligible entities—such as nonprofits, higher education institutions, or consortia—to train providers, build state capacity, test innovative approaches, and engage families in promoting healthy eating and physical activity. It also requires tracking state progress, evaluating outcomes, and reporting to Congress, with $5 million annually authorized for grants from 2026 to 2030 and an…

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Where it stands

  1. Introduced (Done)

    Sep 9, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Sep 9, 2025

  3. Floor (Not started)

  4. Law (Not started)

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Who is involved

Sponsors

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Where it goes next

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