A resolution designating the week of October 5 through October 9, 2020, as "Malnutrition Awareness Week".

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Bill Number

SRES 716

Introduced

Sep 24, 2020

Latest Action

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 09/24/2020 S5875-5876)

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Cardiovascular and respiratory health Commemorative events and holidays Congressional tributes Emergency medical services and trauma care Food assistance and relief Health Health care coverage and access Health care quality Health personnel Health programs administration and funding Health promotion and preventive care Health technology, devices, supplies Infectious and parasitic diseases Medical research Medical tests and diagnostic methods Medicare Nutrition and diet Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

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This resolution designates the week of October 5-October 9, 2020, as Malnutrition Awareness Week and recognizes the work of nutrition professionals and others in advancing awareness and prevention of malnutrition.

It also recognizes the importance of federal nutrition programs and other efforts in preventing and treating malnutrition, particularly during the COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic.

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Nov 12, 2020

Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote. (text: CR 09/24/2020 S5875-5876)
Nov 12, 2020

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Voice Vote.(text: CR 09/24/2020 S5875-5876)
Nov 12, 2020

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S6679)
Nov 12, 2020

Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S6679)
Sep 24, 2020

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Sep 24, 2020

Introduced in Senate

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