H.R. 716 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
IMPACT Act
H.R. 716 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 12, 2003, sponsored by Mary Bono Mack with 80 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 80
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Improved Nutrition and Physical Activity Act (IMPACT Act) - Amends the Public Health Service Act to address issues of overweight and obesity. Modifies an existing grant program funding the training of health profession personnel to include the treatment of overweight and obesity among categories to which the Secretary of Health and Human Services is directed to give special consideration.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Mary Bono Mack (R-CA). Co-sponsors: 59 Democrats, 20 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Feb 26, 2003)
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Committees
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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