SNAP-Ed Fights Lead Act of 2018

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Bill Number

HR 6477

Introduced

Jul 23, 2018

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.

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Topics

Agriculture and Food Child health Food assistance and relief Government studies and investigations Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health promotion and preventive care Nutrition and diet Poverty and welfare assistance State and local government operations

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Summary

SNAP-Ed Fights Lead Act of 2018

This bill modifies the nutrition education and obesity prevention grant program carried out under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (known as SNAP-Ed) to require the Department of Agriculture to ensure that program includes messaging and educational activities related to lead poisoning prevention and mitigation. The bill also modifies the requirements for state nutrition education plans.

Actions

Aug 16, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Jul 23, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Agriculture.
Jul 23, 2018

Introduced in House

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